Executive Manager - AI Cybersecurity Assurance

DeepLight AI is a specialist AI and data consultancy with extensive experience implementing intelligent enterprise systems across multiple industries, with particular depth in financial services and banking. Our team combines deep expertise in data science, statistical modeling, AI/ML technologies, workflow automation, and systems integration with a practical understanding of complex business operations.

DeepLight AI is a specialist AI and data consultancy dedicated to transforming the regional corporate landscape through bespoke, high-impact intelligent systems. Based in the UAE, we partner with organizations across diverse sectors—with a deep-rooted expertise in Financial Services and Banking—to bridge the gap between complex data and actionable business strategy.

At DeepLight, we don't believe in "off-the-shelf" fixes. We deliver tailored AI solutions designed to integrate seamlessly into existing enterprise architectures, ensuring that innovation is both scalable and secure. From building robust data foundations to deploying sophisticated AI platforms, we empower our clients to lead in an increasingly automated world.

The Executive Manager – AI Cybersecurity Assurance is a senior leadership position within Deeplight consultancy, embedded directly within a major banking client. The role is responsible for leading the governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) frameworks for the client’s Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning initiatives. Serving as a trusted advisor to senior bank executives and regulatory stakeholders, this position ensures that all AI deployments comply with internal security policies and global financial regulations, maintaining Deeplight's benchmark for professional excellence and strategic delivery. 

You responsibilities in this role include:

• Governance Leadership: Establish, maintain, and oversee the AI cybersecurity assurance framework, ensuring all AI/ML models align with the bank’s risk appetite and regulatory mandates.
• Compliance & Auditing: Lead formal security audits, assessments, and compliance reviews of AI systems, data pipelines, and third-party AI integrations.
• Risk Management: Identify, evaluate, and document cybersecurity risks inherent in AI technologies, driving the remediation strategy across engineering and business teams.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary liaison for internal audit, risk committees, senior executives, and external regulatory bodies regarding AI security compliance.
• Operational Oversight: Monitor and report on the organization's AI security posture, ensuring that identified vulnerabilities and compliance gaps are tracked and resolved.
• Strategic Alignment: Ensure that AI assurance activities support the broader strategic objectives of both Deeplight and the banking client, modeling senior-level professionalism across all engagements.

Coaching and Management

Senior leaders at DeepLight AI are responsible for delivering results and developing people. Utilising coaching skills to encourage and support growth whilst balancing the requirement for excellence in results. 

Coaching

• Growing future leaders through mentorship and feedback.
• Empowering your teams to think independently and learn continuously.
• Fostering a culture of  curiosity, reflection, and resilience.

Management

• Aligning strategy with execution and ensuring delivery excellence.
• Setting clear goals and objectives, driving accountability, and supporting performance.
• Leading with transparency, integrity, and trust.

As an AI consultancy, our greatest asset is the expertise of our people.
While technical mastery is the foundation of what we do, the ability to bridge the gap between complex data science and actionable business value is what defines your success with Deeplight.
We're looking for individuals who are not only world-class in their fields of specialism, but also compelling communicators and persuasive advocates for their own skills.
You will be the face of our firm, tasked with building trust, articulating the "why" behind your technical decisions, and effectively "selling" your vision to high-level stakeholders.
If you thrive on the challenge of presenting cutting-edge solutions as much as you do on building them, you will fit right in.

To be successful in this role, we need you to have:

• A minimum of 8 years in cybersecurity governance, risk, or compliance (GRC), with a distinct focus on emerging technologies or advanced data platforms.
• Extensive experience operating within a highly regulated tier-1 or tier-2 financial institution, navigating strict internal audit and risk structures.
• Proven track record in a senior client-facing professional services or consulting role, managing complex executive-level relationships.
• Direct experience leading or defending large-scale technology audits and regulatory reviews.
• A deep understanding of AI governance frameworks, ethical AI principles, and emerging global regulations (e.g., EU AI Act, local central bank guidelines).
• Advanced capability in designing and executing risk assessment methodologies tailored to complex, data-driven technologies.
• Expert knowledge of financial services cybersecurity regulations, data privacy standards, and auditing practices.
• The ability to articulate complex technical risk and compliance concepts clearly to board-level executives, auditors, and regulators.
• A proven capacity to drive accountability and lead cross-functional compliance initiatives without direct authority over engineering teams.

It would be great if you also have:

• Relevant designations such as CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP, or specialized AI governance credentials.
• A conceptual understanding of MLOps, cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure), and data lifecycle management.
• Practical experience applying NIST, ISO 27001, or COBIT frameworks to AI and automated decision-making systems.

The benefits you'll enjoy as part of this role include:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive personal health insurance
• Visa Sponsorship for the successful individual
• Professional development and certification support
• Subscription reimbursement relating to your role
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects
• Monthly Employee Incentive program
• Career advancement opportunities in a rapidly growing AI company
  

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI implementation while working with a talented team of professionals at the forefront of technological innovation. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving our company's success in delivering transformative AI solutions to our clients.

At DeepLight AI, we recognise that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals with different thinking styles can thrive and contribute their unique strengths to our specialised AI and data solutions.

Our goal is to ensure our application and interview process is accessible, predictable, and fair for all candidates.

If you require any specific adjustments to the application process, or if you require any reasonable adjustments should you be successful in being processed to the interview stage, please do let us know. This information will be kept strictly confidential and will not impact hiring decisions.