Chief Information Security Officer
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About the Role
Fortis seeks a Chief Information Security Officer to lead information security for its fintech operations in the UAE, including regulatory compliance with CBUAE, PCI DSS, and security governance.
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Responsibilities
- Act as the designated Information Security Officer before CBUAE; complete Fit & Proper assessment
- Prepare and maintain full documentation package — policies, procedures, and evidence
- Accompany inspections and respond to regulatory requests
- Maintain the information security risk register; identify and close gaps against PCI DSS, PCI PIN, and CBUAE requirements
- Coordinate internal and external audits; liaise with QSAs and payment schemes
- Adapt global IS policies to UAE requirements and Fortis context; oversee local implementation
- Participate in architecture reviews, infrastructure changes, and new product launches
- Serve as primary point of contact for IS incidents at Fortis UAE; manage full incident lifecycle
- Notify CBUAE as required, conduct post mortems, and drive corrective actions
- Run the security awareness program for the local team; coordinate with global initiatives
- Report on IS KPIs and compliance status
Requirements
- UAE resident, available for full time permanent employment
- 3+ years in information security (5+ preferred)
- Experience in fintech, banking, PSP, or another regulated financial organisation
- Solid knowledge of PCI DSS — mandatory
- Experience operating in high compliance, regulated environments
- Ability to prepare policies, procedures, and audit evidence packages
- Confidence representing the company before regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders
- Able to work autonomously without a direct team
- Experience in matrix structures and collaboration with global teams
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About Fortis
- Fortis is part of a fintech group with a 12 year history. Its core product transforms a standard payment terminal into a full business system. Three years ago the group launched international expansion through Fortis in the UAE, now actively scaling across MENA in partnership with Network Internatio
Regulatory & Licensing
- Act as the designated Information Security Officer before CBUAE
- Complete the Fit & Proper assessment
- Prepare and maintain the full documentation package — policies, procedures, and evidence
- Accompany inspections and respond to regulatory requests
Compliance & Audits
- Maintain the information security risk register
- Identify and close gaps against PCI DSS, PCI PIN, and CBUAE requirements
- Coordinate internal and external audits; liaise with QSAs and payment schemes
Security Governance
- Adapt global IS policies to UAE requirements and Fortis context
- Oversee local implementation
- Participate in architecture reviews, infrastructure changes, and new product launches
Incident Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for IS incidents at Fortis UAE
- Manage the full incident lifecycle, notify CBUAE as required, conduct post mortems, and drive corrective actions
Security Awareness
- Run the security awareness program for the local team
- Coordinate with global initiatives
- Report on IS KPIs and compliance status
Required
- UAE resident, available for full time permanent employment
- 3+ years in information security (5+ preferred)
- Experience in fintech, banking, PSP, or another regulated financial organisation
- Solid knowledge of PCI DSS — mandatory
- Experience operating in high compliance, regulated environments
- Ability to prepare policies, procedures, and audit evidence packages
- Confidence representing the company before regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders
- Able to work autonomously without a direct team
- Experience in matrix structures and collaboration with global teams
Nice to have
- Prior involvement in a CBUAE or equivalent financial licence process
- Direct experience working with the Central Bank of the UAE
- Knowledge of PCI PIN and other payment security standards
- Established professional network in the UAE financial sector
- Experience building Security Awareness programs
- Experience leading an IS function or team
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