Cyber Risk & Regulation Manager

Mertens - MalamTeam | Shfela Region | Financial Institution

Mertens - MalamTeam is hiring an experienced Cyber Risk & Regulation Manager to join a leading financial institution in the Shfela region.

Role Overview

This position involves full responsibility for managing cyber risk and regulatory compliance across the organization. You will lead the development and implementation of cyber risk assessment programs, operational risk reduction plans, and control frameworks aligned with defense methodologies. The role includes driving regulatory cyber projects, leading ISO certification processes, and producing policy documents and methodologies in the field of cybersecurity and information security.

Responsibilities

• Lead GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) activities, including cyber risk and regulatory management.
• Build, manage, and implement cyber risk assessment programs.
• Develop and execute control frameworks aligned with defense doctrines.
• Manage operational risks and reduction plans.
• Lead regulatory cyber projects and ISO certification processes.
• Write policies, procedures, and methodologies in cybersecurity and information security.
• Collaborate with various bank units and report to senior management.
• Prepare materials for executive discussions and oversee annual work plans.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a GRC lead in a large financial organization – mandatory.
• Proven experience leading and managing cybersecurity projects.
• Experience implementing IT and cybersecurity standards and regulations – strong advantage.
• Deep familiarity with cyber risk management – strong advantage.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills, including policy and procedure documentation – advantage.