Strategic Cybersecurity Leader — Banking & Financial Services

Krisvconsulting Services Pte Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a Head of Cybersecurity to drive enterprise cybersecurity strategy. Responsibilities include leading a cybersecurity team, overseeing security operations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in cybersecurity, including leadership experience, with a strong background in banking or financial services. Professional certifications and a relevant degree are essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity.
• At least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy.
• Lead and mentor a cybersecurity team.
• Implement advanced cyber risk controls.
• Oversee IAM governance and access security.
• Manage security operations, audits, and risk assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Cyber risk management

Regulatory compliance

Security operations

Incident response

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science or related field

Tools

DLP (Data Loss Prevention)

IAM (Identity and Access Management)

SIEM solutions

Job description

A leading consulting firm seeks a Head of Cybersecurity to drive enterprise cybersecurity strategy. Responsibilities include leading a cybersecurity team, overseeing security operations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in cybersecurity, including leadership experience, with a strong background in banking or financial services. Professional certifications and a relevant degree are essential.