Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

ExecThread; Kampung Baru Subang; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to define and execute a robust information security strategy aligned with group policies. The successful candidate will lead security architecture and governance, oversee risk assessments, and ensure compliance with banking regulations. Applicants should have a degree in information security or a related field, 10-15 years of experience in cybersecurity, and possess certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CRISC. This role demands excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in cybersecurity.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a robust information security strategy.
• Lead the development of security architecture and governance models.
• Oversee risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability management.
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations.
• Collaborate with IT, legal, and compliance teams on security integration.

Skills

communication skills

stakeholder management

crisis leadership

cybersecurity team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in information security, computer science, or a related field

Tools

CISSP

CISM

CRISC

Job description

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to define and execute a robust information security strategy that is in line with group policies and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development of security architecture, frameworks, and governance models, as well as overseeing risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability management. Ensuring compliance with local and international banking regulations is a key aspect of the role, along with managing internal and external audits and responding to regulatory inquiries.

The CISO will also be tasked with collaborating with various business units, IT, legal, and compliance teams to integrate security into operations, and providing regular updates to senior leadership and board-level committees. Applicants for the Chief Information Security Officer position at the company should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in information security, computer science, or a related field, with a minimum of 10-15 years' experience in cybersecurity, including at least 5 years in a leadership role. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC are required, along with a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks relevant to the financial services industry.

The role demands excellent communication, stakeholder management, and crisis leadership skills, as well as the ability to build and lead a high-performing cybersecurity team across multiple locations and drive continuous training, awareness, and development programs.

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