Head of IT Security & Governance (based in HK)-BANKING INDUSTRY

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

Head of IT Security & Governance (based in HK)-BANKING INDUSTRY

Our client is one of the famous retail banks in Hong Kong. They are seeking an experienced IT professional, report directly to CIO, to join their elite team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of IT security and governance team, including IT security & governance, and technology risk management
• Work with internal and external audit teams, monitor and maintain the compliance of overall IT practices to align with technology security policies
• Work closely with vendors, consultants, internal BU and regulators
• Identify and report IT security risks to management, propose relevant solution and oversee the implementation
• Understand the latest information security technologies and regulatory developments related to information security
• Assist in drafting and implementing general IT security strategies, update polices, guidelines and standards

Requirements

• University graduate in Information Technology or related discipline
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the RETAIL BANKING Industry, with at least 5 years of experience in management of IT Security and Governance
• Solid experience in Information security, IT quality assurance, project management, risk management, data center operations and security, and IT regulatory compliance
• Hands-on experience of process improvement, BCP & Disaster recovery and compliance review
• Good understanding of HKMA’s requirements and regulations
• Good communication skills in both verbal and written English and Chinese (Cantonese)