Associate Vice President – Digital Assets Cybersecurity

RAKBANK is seeking a Associate Vice President - Digital Assets Cybersecurity for its banking operations in the United Arab Emirates. This position suits a professional who combines role-specific knowledge with dependable execution, sound judgement, attention to detail and a commitment to customer service and control standards.

Job Overview

This role supports the secure management of digital-asset activities by evaluating security controls, monitoring risks and helping technology teams address vulnerabilities. It combines cybersecurity risk management with an understanding of blockchain, wallets, custody solutions and cryptographic key controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess cybersecurity risks across digital-asset platforms, wallet security and custody processes.
• Review key-management controls, monitoring arrangements, access controls and relevant security architecture.
• Track remediation of audit, penetration-testing, assessment and regulatory findings through closure.
• Maintain policies, standards, procedures, governance documents and risk dashboards for digital assets.
• Prepare key risk indicators and management reports, explaining exposures and control effectiveness.
• Advise technology teams, business stakeholders and third parties on practical security improvements.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information security, computer science, IT or a related field is specified.
• The role calls for 4–6 years in cybersecurity, technology risk, information security, security architecture or a related area.
• Knowledge of blockchain, smart contracts, digital-asset wallets, custody and cryptographic key management is important.
• Experience with risk assessments, controls reviews, audits, penetration-test remediation and findings management is valuable.

Skills

Candidates should be analytical, risk-aware and comfortable translating technical security findings into clear actions. Strong stakeholder management, reporting and communication are important when working with technical teams and senior management.

Employment Details

Location: United Arab Emirates. The position sits within a regulated banking environment and requires respect for customer confidentiality, internal controls and relevant procedures. The role operates in a regulated banking environment where accuracy, confidentiality, accountability and customer protection matter. The successful candidate should maintain reliable records, follow approved procedures, raise concerns promptly and work constructively with colleagues and stakeholders. Applicants should be ready to discuss relevant experience and explain how their skills match the responsibilities of the position.