Information Security Officer - Egypt
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 10, 2026. Citi scores A on the Alion truth index.
About Citi
Citi is a preeminent banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs, a global leader in wealth management and a valued personal bank in its home market of the United States. Citi does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions, providing corporations, governments, investors, institutions and individuals with a broad range of financial products and services.
It is a role with accountability for Cybersecurity function, executive-level privileges and adequate authority with no intersect with other conflicting positions. This role is responsible for leading efforts to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Citi’s information and information assets. The overall objective of this role is to ensure the execution of Information Security directives and activities in alignment with Citi's Cyber and Information Security Policy (CCISP).
Responsibilities:
Acts as Information Security Subject Matter Expert to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
Cyber Issue Management, Monitoring & Regulatory engagement
Establish working relationships cross-sector and internally with First, Second, and Third Line of Defense.
Coordinate with First line partners the collection, entry, and maintenance of deliverables to Internal and External Questions/Exams.
Facilitate the Responses by Key Stakeholders to Internal and External Reviewers for requested meetings and potential concerns raised with a risk focus.
Communicate to Senior Management on issues identified during Internal and External reviews including missed deadlines, risk impact, and improper design/execution of controls.
Identify areas of opportunities for process improvements or potential control breaks in the organizations Cybersecurity standards, procedures, and/or controls.
Execute the Issue Management process, for Issues identified within various Information Security (IS) programs.
Assist process and control owners in evaluating control deficiencies holistically, including identification of root causes and required corrective action plans.
Oversee and ensure timely and complete issue remediation within businesses and functions and escalate any delays and / or challenges, as needed.
Validate remediation activities are documented, completed, and closed- out in accordance with issue management standards.
Assume informal/formal mentorship role within teams and assist with the coaching and training of new team members
Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
Accommodate and manage regulatory engagements in Egypt and beyond
Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
Ensure cyber regulatory obligations are understood and collaborate with compliance and appropriate CISO teams to ensure recorded.
Understand controls being implemented to safeguard sensitive data
Qualifications:
10 years of relevant experience
Proficient in interpreting and applying policies, standards and procedures
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
Proven influencing and relationship management skills
Proven analytical skills
Fluency in English is a must
Arabic Language is a plus
Maintaining at least one active certificate of the Information Security Management international certificates such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, C-CISO or ISO 27001 Lead implementer.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience as a minimum
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