Head of Cyber Risk

Businesslist; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career stability

Leadership role

Permanent role

Job summary

Businesslist in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Cyber Risk Manager to lead the development and implementation of comprehensive cyber risk management frameworks for the financial services sector. You will identify threats, oversee incident response and disaster recovery planning, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with internal teams to raise cybersecurity awareness.

The role involves monitoring evolving risks, liaising with regulators and auditors, and providing strategic guidance to

Qualifications

• Extensive background in cybersecurity and risk management.
• Experience in the financial services industry in Malaysia.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements for cybersecurity.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive cyber risk management frameworks.
• Lead the identification and assessment of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant cybersecurity regulations and standards.
• Oversee the development of incident response and disaster recovery plans.
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance cybersecurity awareness and training.
• Monitor emerging cyber risks and recommend proactive measures.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including regulators and auditors.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior management on cybersecurity initiatives.

Skills

Cyber risk mgmt

Threat assessment

Regulatory compliance

Incident response

Stakeholder mgmt

Project leadership

Job description

• Develop and implement comprehensive cyber risk management frameworks.
• Lead the identification and assessment of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant cybersecurity regulations and standards.
• Oversee the development of incident response and disaster recovery plans.
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance cybersecurity awareness and training.
• Monitor emerging cyber risks and recommend proactive measures.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including regulators and auditors.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior management on cybersecurity initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

• A strong background in cybersecurity and risk management.
• Experience in the financial services industry, particularly in Malaysia.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements for cybersecurity.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

What's on Offer

• Competitive annual salary between MYR 270,000 and MYR 330,000.
• Permanent role offering long-term career stability.
• Opportunity to lead cybersecurity efforts within the financial services sector.