The role of Sr Infosec Governance Manager, you will lead the day-to-day security governance, certification and assurance programme Client Details A growing FS organisation in the Middle East. Description * Lead the day-to-day security governance, certification and assurance programme. * Own the ISMS, including ISO 27001 certification, surveillance, recertification and continual improvement. * Lead SOC 2 Type I / II readiness and examination activities, including control mapping, evidence management and auditor coordination. * Build and maintain security control frameworks, policies, evidence programmes and remediation processes. * Work directly with engineering, product and operational teams to implement and improve security controls. * Perform control testing, identify deficiencies and drive remediation through to verified closure. * Coordinate external audits, due diligence, security questionnaires and assurance requests. * Develop clear reporting on certification status, control effectiveness, findings, exceptions and remediation. * Improve assurance activities through automation, reusable evidence, continuous monitoring and appropriate GRC tooling. Job Offer * A senior individual contributor role with direct access to the leadership. * The opportunity to build and operate the security governance and assurance architecture for a cloud native business.

* At least 10 years' experience across information security, security assurance, technology risk or a related discipline, including a minimum of five years in security GRC or assurance. * Experience in fintech, payments, digital banking, investment, financial services or another regulated environment. * Direct experience leading ISO 27001 certification and operating an ISMS. * Direct experience leading SOC 2 Type I and/or Type II readiness and examinations. * A track record of personally implementing controls, building evidence programmes and driving audits and remediation to successful outcomes. * Experience working closely with engineering, cloud and product teams in cloud environments. * Practical experience supporting external audits, client diligence and customer security assessments. * Tangible experience in AI governance, AI risks or security assurance. * Relevant qualifications such as ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor, CISA, CRISC, CISM or CISSP would be advantageous.