Head of IT Security & Governance - Banking (HK)

W Consulting Company Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

W Consulting Company Limited is seeking a Head of IT Security & Governance based in Hong Kong for a prominent banking client. The role reports to the CIO and leads a team responsible for IT security governance, risk management and policy enforcement.

The candidate will collaborate with auditors, regulators and vendors, ensuring compliance with HKMA standards and implementing robust security strategies across technology platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience in information security, IT quality assurance, risk management and project management.
• Hands-on experience with BCP, disaster recovery and compliance reviews.
• Strong understanding of HKMA requirements and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT security and governance operations and technology risk management.
• Coordinate with internal/external audit to ensure IT practices comply with security policies.
• Collaborate with vendors, consultants, business units and regulators.
• Identify IT security risks, propose solutions and oversee implementation.
• Stay updated on information security technologies and regulatory developments and update policies.

Skills

IT security governance

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Project management

Data center security

HKMA regulations knowledge

English & Cantonese communication

Education

University graduate in Information Technology or related discipline

Job description

W Consulting Company Limited is seeking a Head of IT Security & Governance based in Hong Kong for a prominent banking client. The role reports to the CIO and leads a team responsible for IT security governance, risk management and policy enforcement.

The candidate will collaborate with auditors, regulators and vendors, ensuring compliance with HKMA standards and implementing robust security strategies across technology platforms.