Specialist - IT Governance Risk And Compliance M F D

Specialist – IT Governance, Risk and Compliance

A leading financial and technology-driven organization is seeking an IT Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Specialist to support the development and maintenance of its IT governance frameworks, risk management programmes, and compliance initiatives. The successful candidate will ensure IT operations are aligned with regulatory requirements and internal control standards, playing a key role in protecting the organizations technology environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support the design and maintenance of IT governance frameworks aligned to COBIT, ISO 38500, or equivalent standards.
• Conduct IT risk assessments, maintain risk registers, and monitor the progress of risk treatment plans.
• Perform compliance reviews and audits against regulatory frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and applicable local regulations.
• Develop, review, and manage IT policies, standards, and procedures to ensure ongoing relevance and compliance.
• Coordinate internal and external IT audits, track findings, and manage remediation activities through to closure.
• Produce governance and compliance reports for senior management and board-level stakeholders.
• Provide advisory support to IT teams on governance requirements and the implementation of internal controls.
• Track regulatory changes and assess their impact on IT operations, controls, and compliance posture.
• Support third-party risk management and vendor compliance assessment activities.
  
  

Qualifications and Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in IT GRC, information security, or IT audit roles.
• Strong knowledge of governance frameworks including COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST, or ITIL.
• Experience conducting IT risk assessments and maintaining structured risk registers.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements relevant to the UAE/GCC region.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing governance and compliance reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured, detail-oriented approach.
• CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, or CISSP certification is highly advantageous.
  
  

Halian Group:

With over 28 years of experience, we have come to understand that innovation is the only way to provide agile, practical solutions that transform businesses and careers. Our resourcing and smart services help you to realize tomorrows potential. Discover the amazing things possible when you bring the right people and the right technologies together.

At Halian, we recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to building high-performing teams for our clients. We are committed to connecting organizations with top talent from all backgrounds, ensuring that every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. By fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces, we help our clients drive innovation, enhance collaboration, and better reflect the communities they serve.

Specialist - IT Governance, Risk and Compliance in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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