Global Head of Cybersecurity & Information Security Strategy

Krisvconsulting Services Pte Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity consulting firm is seeking a Head of Group Cybersecurity & Information Security to drive strategic leadership in safeguarding digital assets and ensuring compliance across the bank's operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity strategy and experience in senior leadership roles within banking. The position includes developing cybersecurity policies, managing incident responses, and leading global teams to foster a security-first culture within the organization.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Cybersecurity Strategy & Roadmap.
• 15+ years in InfoSec, 5+ years in senior banking leadership.
• Deep knowledge of financial regulations (BNM RMiT, MAS TRM, GDPR).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute group-wide cybersecurity strategy.
• Lead Information Security Committee and report to Board/ExCo.
• Ensure compliance with global and local regulations (BNM, MAS, GDPR).
• Oversee SOC, threat intelligence, and incident response.
• Drive advanced security technologies (AI, Zero Trust, cloud security).

Skills

Cybersecurity Strategy Development

Regulatory Compliance

Incident Response

Stakeholder Management

Cybersecurity Maturity Improvement

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

CISSP

CISM

CISA

ISO 27001 LA

Job description

A leading cybersecurity consulting firm is seeking a Head of Group Cybersecurity & Information Security to drive strategic leadership in safeguarding digital assets and ensuring compliance across the bank's operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity strategy and experience in senior leadership roles within banking. The position includes developing cybersecurity policies, managing incident responses, and leading global teams to foster a security-first culture within the organization.