IT Compliance & Control Specialist

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Bachelor's degree in IT, Information Systems, Business or related discipline. 5–8 years in IT Governance, IT Compliance, IT Audit or Risk Management. Banking or financial services experience preferred. Key Responsibilities:- Coordinate and monitor compliance with internal IT policies, standards, management directives, governance requirements, and assigned action plans. Monitor and coordinate IT compliance with applicable CBUAE regulations, regulatory circulars, and requirements communicated by Compliance, Information Security, and Risk Management. Establish and maintain a centralized IT compliance register covering applicable regulatory obligations, internal requirements, responsible IT units, deadlines, and compliance status. Conduct periodic IT compliance assessments and gap analyses against applicable regulatory requirements, internal standards, and relevant frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL, and ISO. Coordinate the assignment of compliance requirements to relevant IT units, monitor remediation plans, track milestones, and escalate overdue or noncompliant items. Review new or amended regulatory requirements, assess their implications for IT processes and controls, and coordinate necessary changes with relevant stakeholders. Obtain and review supporting evidence from IT units to assess implementation of compliance requirements and validate remediation effectiveness. Act as the central IT compliance coordination point with Bank Compliance, Operational Risk, Information Security, and other relevant stakeholders. Develop compliance dashboards and periodic reports highlighting compliance status, identified gaps, overdue actions, emerging obligations, and significant issues requiring management attention.