Head of Cybersecurity - AI Security - Financial Services

Michael Page • abu dhabi, abu dhabi • Posted June 26, 2026

About the Role

  • 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 ...