QNB- Manager IT Security International; Qatarization

About QNB

Established in 1964 as the country’s first Qatari-owned commercial bank, QNB Group has steadily grown to become the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.

QNB Group’s presence through its subsidiaries and associate companies extends to more than 31 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. The total number of employees is more than 28,000 serving up to 20 million customers operating through 1,000 locations, with an ATM network of 4,300 machines.

QNB has maintained its position as one of the highest rated regional banks from leading credit rating agencies including Standard & Poor’s (A), Moody’s (Aa3) and Fitch (A+). The Bank has also been the recipient of many awards from leading international specialised financial publications.

Based on the Group’s consistent strong financial performance and its expanding international presence, QNB currently ranks as the most valuable bank brand in the Middle East and Africa, according to Brand Finance Magazine.

QNB Group has an active community support program and sponsors various social, educational and sporting events.

The incumbent will assist the Senior Vice President (SVP) of IT Security International in providing oversight, guidance and governance to the QNB Group Subsidiaries in all matters relating to the QNB Group IT Security. The incumbent will be working closely with the IT Security teams and other relevant stakeholders in each of the Subsidiaries and International Branches to provide oversight, guidance and challenge on the deployment of a consistent methodology, approach and execution of Group Information Security policies, standards and practices.

The incumbent may undertake risk assessments and promote efficient and prompt communication, interaction and synergies between QNB International Units’ IT Security functions with the various QNB business areas (i.e. Corporate and Institutional Banking, Treasury, Retail, Wealth Management) and support areas (Operations, IT, Services, Communications, Human Capital), as well as Audit, Legal, Group Strategy, Compliance and Financial Control functions (”QNB Divisions”).

• Shareholder & Financial:
  
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Support the implementation of the QNB Group Information Security Framework (Polies, Procedures and standards) with the aim to improve the groups management of its Information Security.

Increase the effectiveness of management’s oversight by creating a methodology and list of KPI/KRIs to monitor the effectivenes or controls and assess the security posture of the entities.

Provide inputs to the Manager of IT Security International to prepare the Information Security Strategy.

Assist the Senior Vice President of IT Security International in preparing the Information Security Strategy that reflects the Group’s tolerance for risk and present it to the GCRO for discussion/ review.

Promote a strong control culture and general awareness of risk management across the business.

Implements KPI’s and best practices for IT Security International.

Act within the limits of the powers delegated to the incumbent.

• Customer (Internal & External):
  
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Build and maintain strong and effective relationship with all Support departments and units to achieve the Group’s goals/ objectives.

Build and maintain strong and effective relationship with all relevant stakeholders in Subsidiaries and International branches to achieve the Group’s goals/ objectives.

Provide timely and accurate information to the external and internal auditors and the Compliance function as and when required.

Ensure the pro-active participation and support of QNB International Units in the preparation / updating of policies, procedures and guidelines.

Ensure that the information security framework is well embedded across the business and functions to ensure transparency of risks, issues and events.

Regularly contribute presentations to governance committees ensuring the Information Security profile is clearly reported and understood.

Consolidate portfolio management data/ other Information Security sub-functions.

Produce adequate and…