Associate, Business Technology & Cyber Risk

Irwin & Dow is supporting a highly respected organisation in Dubai with the appointment of an Associate Manager to join its Business Technology and Cyber Risk Supervision team. Open exclusively to UAE Nationals, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technology risk or cybersecurity professional seeking to play a key role within a sophisticated regulatory and supervisory environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the supervision of technology and cyber risk across a diverse portfolio of regulated entities. Working within a risk-based framework, the role will focus on assessing cyber resilience, technology governance, operational risk, and emerging technology threats, whilst ensuring organisations maintain appropriate controls and comply with relevant regulatory standards and expectations. The Associate Manager will undertake a broad range of supervisory activities, including conducting risk assessments, desk-based reviews, thematic reviews, transaction monitoring, and onsite engagements. Using both firm-specific information and wider market intelligence, the successful candidate will identify emerging cyber and technology risks, assess potential impacts, and support the development of appropriate supervisory responses. The ability to analyse complex information, draw meaningful conclusions, and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders will be essential. A key aspect of the role will involve overseeing the remediation of cyber and technology control weaknesses, ensuring regulated entities implement agreed risk mitigation plans effectively and within required timeframes. The Associate Manager will monitor progress, validate corrective actions, and contribute to ensuring that deficiencies are appropriately addressed and resolved.

The successful candidate will also contribute to the ongoing development of supervisory methodologies, cyber risk governance frameworks, regulatory guidance, and internal processes. Acting as a subject matter expert, the Associate Manager will provide technical advice and support to colleagues across the organisation, contribute to licensing and supervisory decisions, and engage directly with senior stakeholders, industry participants, and regulatory counterparts on matters relating to technology and cyber risk. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Business, or a related discipline, supported by a minimum of three years of relevant experience gained within financial services, technology, cybersecurity, consulting, audit, regulatory, or risk management environments. Exposure to cyber risk oversight, technology governance, operational resilience, digital assets, fintech, information security, or regulatory compliance would be highly advantageous. Professional certifications and postgraduate qualifications will be viewed favourably. Candidates should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent stakeholder management capabilities, and the confidence to engage effectively with senior management and technical specialists alike. This opportunity offers a unique platform for a UAE National to build expertise at the intersection of technology, cybersecurity, innovation, and regulation, while contributing to the oversight of emerging business models and evolving risk landscapes.