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Head of Cybersecurity - AI Security - Financial Services

Michael PageAbu DhabiUnited Arab EmiratesPosted 2 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

As the Head of Cybersecurity for AI Security in a leading financial services firm, you'll build a critical new function, shaping the future of AI and agent security in a dynamic, high-profile environment. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to define strategy and implement cutting-edge security solutions, making it ideal for a seasoned cybersecurity leader with direct experience in AI security and a passion for innovation. Embrace this chance to make a significant impact and advance your career in a forward-thinking organization.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Leader
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Posted
1 week ago
LLM

Job Description

  • Hands on cybersecurity leadership role with a focus on AI and agent security
  • Define and build a greenfield cyber function across a financial services group


About Our Client

A high profile financial services environment operating across multiple jurisdictions and business lines. The organisation has a strong focus on technology, data and AI, with security positioned as a core enabler of its operating model.

Job Description
  • Define and execute the group cybersecurity strategy aligned to risk and regulatory requirements
  • Design and implement security architecture across cloud, data, and SAAS/application environments
  • Own the security of AI and agent based systems, including prompt injection, data exposure, and access controls
  • Establish governance, standards, and oversight across portfolio companies
  • Lead incident response and coordinate with managed security providers
  • Manage third party and vendor security risk
  • Act as the senior point of contact for executives, regulators, and auditors


The Successful Applicant
  • 12+ years in cybersecurity with hands on experience designing or implementing controls and not purely oversight
  • Direct experience securing AI, LLM, or agent based systems, including risks such as prompt injection, data exfiltration, and agent permissioning
  • Strong understanding of security architecture across cloud, SaaS, and data environments, including identity, secrets management, and incident response
  • Experience working within regulated environments, with exposure to financial services regulatory expectations (for example CBUAE, ADGM, DFSA, FSRA) and interaction with regulators or auditors
  • Proven ability to establish cybersecurity frameworks, policies, and governance models across complex or multi entity environments
  • Experience managing or overseeing third party security, managed SOC providers, and vendor ecosystem.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement, with the ability to act as a primary point of contact for executives, regulators, and board level discussions


What's on Offer
  • Opportunity to build a cybersecurity function
  • Hands on role combining architecture, AI security, and governance
  • High visibility with senior leadership across the organisation


Contact
Ruwise Sheriff

Quote job ref
JN-062026-7045022

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