IT Governance Senior Officer

• Develop, implement, and maintain the IT governance framework in alignment with business strategy, organizational goals, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with CBI regulations and continuously monitor regulatory changes impacting IT governance practices.
• Align and maintain IT policies, procedures, and controls with recognized industry frameworks such as COBIT, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, PCI DSS, and NIST CSF.
• Lead IT governance risk assessments, identify control gaps, and track remediation efforts to strengthen the organization’s governance maturity.
• Support and coordinate internal and external audits by preparing documentation, facilitating reviews, and ensuring timely resolution of findings related to IT governance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Business units to promote a culture of accountability and governance excellence.
• Monitor and report on IT governance performance metrics and KPIs related to compliance, risk, and control effectiveness.
• Provide governance oversight on IT initiatives and projects by conducting compliance reviews, supporting risk assessments, and ensuring alignment with governance requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate the ongoing review and enhancement of IT governance policies, procedures, and standards in line with regulatory expectations and organizational priorities.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the IT governance roadmap, supporting efforts to improve governance maturity across the enterprise.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT Governance, IT Compliance, or IT Risk Management.
• Practical experience with auditing processes, compliance tools, and IT control assessments.
• Familiarity with CBI regulatory requirements is essential; experience with international standards such as ISO 27001, ISO 22301, PCI DSS, or NIST CSF, and governance frameworks like COBIT or ITIL are preferred.
• Professional certifications such as ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, COBIT, CISA, CRISC, or other ISACA certifications are preferred.
• This role is based at Zain Cash headquarters in Baghdad and requires full-time on-site presence.