Manager, IT & Cybersecurity Risk

Hong Leong Investment Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Leong Investment Bank Berhad is seeking an experienced IT Risk professional in Kuala Lumpur to support information security and risk governance. You will monitor compliance areas, perform risk assessments, and prepare monthly risk reports to help safeguard critical information assets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or equivalent, at least 6 years in related financial services risk domains, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or recognized professional qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology or any equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in related industries such as banking, stockbroking, fund management, or insurance in product control or risk management domain.
• Possess any IT related certifications will be a plus.
• Detail-oriented, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
• Good command of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Perform compliance monitoring of communication security, data vulnerability, business continuity and IT compliance risk and identify defensive steps including firewalls, security software and data encryption.
• Perform IT Risk Assessment for information technology projects to ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist to conduct annual review on related policies.
• Prepare monthly IT risk reports and ad-hoc reports.
• Keep up to date on technology risk and security matters.
• Assist in carrying out other IT Risk Management duties as assigned by the Company.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

English communication

Education

Bachelor degree in CS/IT or equivalent

Job description

Responsible to assist in ensuring information assets and technologies are adequately protected, which include the following:

Perform compliance monitoring of communication security, data vulnerability, business continuity and IT compliance risk and identify defensive steps including firewalls, security software and data encryption.

Perform IT Risk Assessment for information technology projects to ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.

Assist to conduct annual review on related policies.

Prepare monthly IT risk reports and ad-hoc reports.

Keep up to date on technology risk and security matters.

Assist in carrying out other IT Risk Management duties as assigned by the Company.

Job Requirements

Possess Bachelor Degree or recognized professional qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology or any equivalent.

Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in related industries such as banking, stockbroking, fund management, or insurance in product control or risk management domain.

Possess any IT related certifications will be a plus.

Detail-oriented, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).

Good command of spoken and written English.

Hong Leong Investment Bank Berhad(“HLIB”) consists of two main divisions, namely the Investment Banking ("IB") division and the Stockbroking ("SB") division. The IB Division offers debt and equity fund raising, private debt securities issuances, syndicated loans, initial public offerings, rights issues and private placements. Other corporate-related advisory works include corporate restructuring, merger and acquisitions, asset and investment valuation, takeovers and privatisations. The SB Division provides a range of broking services to institutional, high net worth and retail investors, supported by research and sales teams to provide timely advice and good trade execution.