Head of Group Cybersecurity & Information Security (SVP Grade)

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

Head of Group Cybersecurity & Information Security (SVP Grade)

The Enterprise Head of Group Cybersecurity & Information Security is a strategic leadership role responsible for safeguarding the bank's digital assets, customer data, and infrastructure across all entities and geographies. The position ensures regulatory compliance and drives cybersecurity maturity aligned with business goals.

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, etc.)
• Maintain cybersecurity policies and standards
• Oversee SOC, threat intelligence, incident response
• Implement resilience measures (red‑teaming, crisis simulations)
• Drive advanced security technologies (AI, Zero Trust, cloud security)
• Manage Information Security Risk Register
• Collaborate with Audit and Risk for control assurance
• Ensure secure design in digital initiatives and vendor risk management
• Align cybersecurity with data governance and privacy laws
• Implement DLP, data classification, and customer data protection controls
• Lead global cybersecurity teams
• Promote security‑first culture and executive engagement
• Mentor future cybersecurity leaders

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in Cybersecurity Strategy & Roadmap
• Quarterly Board/ExCo Risk Reports
• Regulatory & Standards Compliance Certifications
• Annual Incident Response & Crisis Simulation Results
• Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Improvements
• Bachelor's/Master's in Cybersecurity or related field
• 15+ years in InfoSec, 5+ years in senior banking leadership
• Deep knowledge of financial regulations (BNM RMiT, MAS TRM, GDPR, etc.)
• Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CCISO, SABSA, ISO 27001 LA
• Proven board‑level engagement and stakeholder management
• Strategic vision and leadership
• Regulatory and risk management expertise
• Crisis resilience and ethical integrity
• Board‑level influence and multicultural team leadership