IT Information Security Manager (Ref no: ITISM-AL)

Nanyang Commercial Bank Ltd.; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Commercial Bank Ltd. is seeking an experienced Senior IT Information Security Manager in Hong Kong to lead architecture planning, AI-driven security operations, and governance.

The role requires strong incident response capability and a proven history of safeguarding banking information systems. You will oversee the design and enforcement of security controls, conduct periodic assessments, and drive improvements across risk and compliance with HKMA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in banking information security.
• Hands-on experience in Red/Blue team exercises and offensive security (e.g., SQL injection, XSS, privilege escalation, CC attacks).
• Foundational knowledge of AI/LLM and experience in security design/auditing.
• Full lifecycle management of information security products/services (procurement, implementation, O&M).
• 5+ years in security tool operation and rule formulation (e.g., log parsing, risk analysis, compliance verification).
• Strong strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• HKMA-recognized information security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) is a must.
• Fluent in English, Chinese and Putonghua.

Responsibilities

• Architecture Planning & Implementation: Design and optimize bank-wide information security architecture, defense-in-depth, and review security solutions for new systems and major changes.
• AI Security Operations Tool Design & Enablement: Research and implement AI/LLM in security operations; develop automated tools for log parsing, risk analysis, and compliance verification.
• Security Governance, Compliance & Audit: Maintain information security management system; conduct compliance checks and remediation plans for vulnerabilities and audit findings.
• Daily Security Operations & Incident Response: Monitor cybersecurity posture; lead incident response, cyber drills, and PIRs; improve monitoring and threat detection.

Skills

Red/Blue team

Offensive security

AI/LLM familiarity

Security design/auditing

Security product lifecycle

Security tool operation

Log parsing

Risk analysis

Compliance verification

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Job description

• Review security solutions for new systems
• Min. of 5 yrs of exp
• Conduct periodic assessments

Accumulating over 70 years experience on our solid foundation in Hong Kong and Greater China, we succeed and create our brilliant story throughout the region. As the first foreign bank branch in Mainland, we grasp the opportunity to grow along with the economic reforms. With our well-versed China business intelligence, we continue to expand our network proactively but prudently.

Inheriting our "People Focus" tradition, we strongly believe in the philosophy of talent investment. Here, we respect your career development with enormous support and room for inspiration. If you are ready to go for great, join us today. You can shine with your own glorious story.

Your talent is our treasure, come to explore your potential with us.

Job Responsibilities

• Architecture Planning & Implementation: Design and optimize the bank-wide information security technical architecture, including defense-in-depth strategies and cybersecurity defense systems. Review security solutions for new systems and major change projects to ensure alignment with business system development. Conduct periodic assessments of existing security architecture, identify vulnerabilities, and lead implementation of hardening roadmaps.
• AI Security Operations Tool Design & Enablement: Research and implement AI/LLM applications in security operations (e.g., PoC, scenario-based solutions). Develop automated tools for log parsing, risk analysis, compliance verification, and operational efficiency optimization. Lead AI-driven initiatives (e.g., intelligent alert classification, security rule streamlining, sensitive data identification).
• Security Governance, Compliance & Audit: Maintain and enhance the bank’s information security management system (policies, standards, SOPs). Conduct system security compliance checks, data protection assessments, and collaborate with Risk/Audit departments. Develop remediation plans for vulnerabilities, internal control gaps, and audit findings, ensuring full resolution.
• Daily Security Operations & Incident Response: Monitor and analyze the bank’s cybersecurity/data security posture (e.g., correlation analysis, attack path tracing).Lead incident response, cyber drills, and post-incident reviews (PIR) for major security events. Continuously improve security monitoring capabilities and threat detection frameworks.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related disciplines;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in banking information security;
• Technical skills required for the job position: Hands-on experience in Red/Blue team exercises and offensive security (e.g., SQL injection, XSS, privilege escalation, CC attacks). Foundational knowledge of AI/LLM and experience in security design/auditing. Full lifecycle management of information security products/services (procurement, implementation, O&M).5+ years in security tool operation and rule formulation (e.g., log parsing, risk analysis, compliance verification);
• Soft skills requirements: Strong strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration skills. Proven ability to drive innovation in AI-driven security solutions. High adaptability in dynamic, high-pressure environments;
• Passed in HKMA-recognized information security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) is a must;
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English, Chinese and Putonghua;

Candidate with more experience will be considered for Senior IT Information Security Manager.

For details, please visit https://www.ncb.com.hk/ and refer to the page "Join Us".

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