Head, Cybersecurity
by Tap Payments in FinTech & Digital Payments
The Head of Cybersecurity is a senior leadership role responsible for establishing, executing, and continuously enhancing the organization’s cybersecurity risk management program to safeguard technology systems, digital assets, and sensitive data. Based in Riyadh, this role oversees the development and maintenance of enterprise-wide information security strategies aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements within the payments and financial services sector. The Head of Cybersecurity leads the design and implementation of governance frameworks, security policies, vendor risk programs, compliance initiatives, and performance metrics to ensure robust cyber resilience. The position requires deep expertise in regulatory standards such as PCI DSS, NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, SAMA Cybersecurity Framework, and other global compliance mandates relevant to fintech and payments ecosystems. Acting as a strategic partner to executive leadership, the role involves translating complex cyber risks into clear, business-focused insights while ensuring proactive risk mitigation, incident response preparedness, and continuous monitoring. The Head of Cybersecurity also coordinates cross-functional efforts across technology, product, risk, and compliance teams to embed security-by-design principles into all systems and initiatives. This position demands strong technical depth, governance expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to operate within high-growth, highly regulated financial environments.