Manager Information Security Governance

MCB is seeking a skilled Manager Information Security Governance to lead and oversee the organization's information security policies and regulatory compliance programs. This role requires a professional with a solid understanding of information security governance, regulatory frameworks, and standards such as ISO/IEC 27001. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing security policies, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, and managing risk to protect the organizations information assets effectively. This position demands a minimum of four years of experience in the cybersecurity field and advanced qualifications in computer science, information technology, or cybersecurity. The Manager will directly supervise a team, providing strategic leadership and guidance to foster a secure and compliant information security environment. The ideal candidate will hold or be in the pursuit of certifications such as CISM, CISA, or CISSP and have working knowledge of the SBP Cybersecurity Framework alongside ISO 27001 standards. This leadership role involves continuous collaboration across departments to maintain robust cybersecurity governance structures and drive ongoing improvements in security posture.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain information security governance frameworks in alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Oversee the creation and management of security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure comprehensive coverage and organizational compliance.
Manage regulatory compliance activities to ensure the organization meets all applicable cybersecurity laws, standards, and guidelines.
Lead and coordinate audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of security controls and identify areas for improvement.
Supervise and support a team of two cybersecurity professionals, guiding their professional development and ensuring high performance.
Collaborate with IT, legal, and business stakeholders to embed security and compliance requirements into organizational processes.
Monitor emerging security threats, regulatory changes, and industry trends to update governance practices proactively.
Report regularly to senior management on information security governance status, risks, and regulatory compliance progress.
Conduct risk assessments focused on information security governance and recommend mitigation strategies.
Facilitate training and awareness programs to promote organizational understanding of security governance policies and compliance obligations.

Skills

Information Security Governance Policy Development Regulatory frameworks ISO/IEC 27001 Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Audit and assessment cybersecurity frameworks Compliance Reporting Team Leadership

Job Details

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Type:

Full Time/Permanent

Job Location:

Lahore, Pakistan

Gender:

No Preference

Minimum Experience:

4 Years

Apply Before:

Sep 19, 2026

Posting Date:

Sep 07, 2026

MCB

· More than 5000 employees - Lahore

MCB Bank (MCB) is one of the oldest banks of Pakistan, incorporated in the private sector in 1947. It was nationalized in 1974 and privatized in 1991. MCB Bank’s major shareholding is owned by Nishat Group, a prominent business conglomerate, having diversified interests in Textiles, Cement, Banking, Insurance, Power Generation, Hotel Business, Agriculture, Dairy, Auto Manufacturing and Paper Products. To enter into international capital markets, the Bank launched its Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) in 2006. It was the first Pakistani Bank that had its GDRs listed on the London Stock Exchange. In 2008, the Bank entered into a strategic partnership with Maybank, Malaysia, which owns 18.78% stake in MCB through Maybank International Trust (Labuan) Berhad. In 2017, operations of NIB Bank were successfully amalgamated into and with MCB under a merger scheme. MCB is the first Pakistani Bank which incorporated a wholly owned Islamic Banking subsidiary, MCB Islamic Bank Limited, to meet requirements of a significant segment of society, for financial solutions that conform to Shari’ah rulings, and demonstrate our confidence in the potential of the Islamic Banking industry in the country. The Bank operates a strong and vast network of over 1,400 branches (Including sub - branches) and over 1,450 ATMs in Pakistan and 8 branches overseas with a footprint in UAE, Bahrain, and Sri Lanka. With a customer base of over 8 million, MCB leads the banking & financial services sector in Pakistan and customers across the globe have 24/7 access to MCB Bank via our World Class Digital Banking services. The Bank on a consolidated basis is operating the 2nd largest network of more than 1,600 branches in Pakistan. The Bank remains one of the prime stocks traded in the Pakistani equity market with one of the highest market capitalization in the industry. It has also consistently delivered to its investors and shareholders with one of the highest dividend per share in the banking sector.