IT Policies & Compliance Team leader

Job Summary:The Team Leader will oversee a team of compliance specialists, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to implement governance frameworks, conduct risk assessments, and ensure adherence to IT policies. Job Responsibilities:Develop and enforce IT asset management policies and procedures. Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating IT policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.Ensure IT policies comply with international standards (ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIST, GDPR, COBIT, ITIL, etc.) and local regulations.Support IT and business teams in adopting and implementing IT policies across the organization.Ensure IT compliance with regulatory requirements from financial authorities (e.g., Central Bank of Egypt, Federation of Egyptian Banks, GDPR, etc.).Assist in preparing compliance reports, risk assessments, and audit responses.Work with internal and external auditors to address IT policy and compliance gaps.Support risk assessments related to IT governance, security policies, and regulatory compliance.Identify potential IT risks and suggest mitigation strategies.Assist in business continuity and disaster recovery (BCP/DR) planning and testing.Ensure compliance with incident response and escalation procedures for IT security breaches.Maintain a compliance incident register to track and monitor policy violations.Coordinate with IT security, legal, risk management, and internal audit teams to align IT policies with business needs.Provide training and awareness programs on IT policies, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity best practices.Act as a liaison between IT and business units to resolve compliance issues and ensure policy enforcement.Assist in monitoring emerging regulations and IT compliance trends to keep policies up to date.Support the automation of compliance monitoring and reporting tools.Ensure IT governance documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with business objectives.Maintain comprehensive documentation of IT policies, compliance reports, and audit findings.Prepare regular compliance status reports for management and regulatory authorities.Track non-compliance issues and ensure timely resolution. Job Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, accounting or a related field.Minimum 5 years of experience in IT governance, compliance, risk management, or cybersecurity.Experience in policy development, IT risk assessment, and regulatory compliance monitoring.