IT Governance, Risk & Compliance

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 03/09/2026Specialist – IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (ITGRC)Contract: 1 yearJob SummaryThe Specialist – IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (ITGRC) is responsible for supporting the organization’s IT governance framework,risk management processes, and regulatory compliance initiatives. The roleinvolves developing and maintaining IT policies, conducting risk assessments,coordinating internal and external audits, and ensuring that IT operationsalign with regulatory, security, and organizational requirements. Thespecialist works closely with IT, security, and business stakeholders to strengthencontrols, mitigate risks, and maintain compliance with applicable standards andframeworks.Key ResponsibilitiesIT GovernanceSupportimplementation and maintenance of IT governance frameworks such as COBITand ITIL.Assistin developing, reviewing, and maintaining IT policies, standards,procedures, and guidelines.Ensurealignment of IT processes with business objectives and corporategovernance requirements.Monitoradherence to IT governance policies and elevate deviations.ConductIT risk assessments and maintain the IT risk register.Identify,analyze, and evaluate risks related to IT systems, infrastructure, andprocesses.Workwith system owners to develop risk mitigation and remediation plans.Trackand report risk treatment progress to management.Compliance ManagementSupportcompliance with regulatory and industry standards such as InternationalOrganization for Standardization standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001), NationalInstitute of Standards and Technology frameworks, and other relevantregulations.Maintaindocumentation related to compliance controls and evidence.Trackregulatory requirements and ensure IT processes remain compliant.Audit & Control ManagementCoordinateIT internal and external audits.Prepareaudit documentation and evidence for auditors.Trackaudit findings, corrective actions, and closure status.Assistin implementation and monitoring of IT controls.Reporting & DocumentationPreparegovernance, risk, and compliance reports and dashboards for management.Maintainrisk, control, and compliance documentation repositories.Supportcontinuous improvement initiatives for IT control environments.RequirementsRequired QualificationsBachelor’sdegree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security,or a related field.3–6years of experience in IT Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, or ITAudit.Understandingof IT governance and security frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL, and ISO/IEC27001.Familiaritywith risk assessment methodologies and compliance monitoring.Preferred CertificationsCertifiedInformation Systems Auditor (CISA)CertifiedInformation Security Manager (CISM)Certifiedin Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)Key SkillsITrisk assessment and control evaluationRegulatorycompliance and policy managementAuditcoordination and remediation trackingKnowledgeof IT governance frameworksStronganalytical and documentation skillsStakeholdercommunication and collaboration#J-18808-Ljbffr