Head of Information Security

TLC; Philippines; On-site; PHP 5,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

TLC is seeking a hands-on Head of Information Security to lead enterprise-scale cybersecurity strategy across a BFSI environment in Manila. You will own security architecture, threat intelligence, and cloud security, shaping the roadmap and driving risk-aware improvements.

The ideal candidate brings 12-15+ years in cybersecurity leadership within banking or fintech, balancing technical execution with executive leadership, and leveraging AI/ML to automate defenses while mentoring high-performing

Qualifications

• 12-15+ years in cybersecurity leadership within banking, fintech, or BFSI.
• Proven track record balancing hands-on technical execution with executive-level leadership.
• Expertise across vulnerability management, PAM, cloud security, and threat intelligence.
• Visionary in leveraging AI/ML for cyber defense, transforming operations from manual to intelligent systems.
• Strong people leader, able to build, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Shape and execute the organization's information security roadmap, aligning with business and regulatory objectives.
• Technical Depth: Lead large-scale programs across network security, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, privileged access, and cloud security.
• AI-Driven Transformation: Champion automation and intelligent systems to multiply team productivity and eliminate manual workflows.
• Collaboration: Partner with risk, technology, and product stakeholders to embed security into every layer of operations.
• Governance & Resilience: Ensure compliance with global standards (NIST, ISO, PCI DSS, FFIEC) while driving proactive defense against evolving threats.

Skills

Leadership

Hands-on Tech

Vulnerability Management

Privileged Access Management

Cloud Security

Threat Intelligence

AI for Cyber Defense

People Leadership

Job description

Head of Information Security – FSI - Manila

We are seeking a hands‑on technology leader to drive enterprise‑scale cybersecurity strategy and execution across a complex financial services environment. This is a unique opportunity to lead security architecture, threat intelligence, infrastructure hardening, and AI‑driven cyber operations in one of the most dynamic sectors.

Key Mandate

• Strategic Leadership: Shape and execute the organization's information security roadmap, aligning with business and regulatory objectives.
• Technical Depth: Lead large‑scale programs across network security, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, privileged access, and cloud security.
• AI‑Driven Transformation: Champion automation and intelligent systems to multiply team productivity and eliminate manual workflows.
• Collaboration: Partner with risk, technology, and product stakeholders to embed security into every layer of operations.
• Governance & Resilience: Ensure compliance with global standards (NIST, ISO, PCI DSS, FFIEC) while driving proactive defense against evolving threats.

Ideal Candidate

• 12-15+ years in cybersecurity leadership within banking, fintech, or BFSI.
• Proven track record balancing hands‑on technical execution with executive‑level leadership.
• Expertise across vulnerability management, PAM, cloud security, and threat intelligence.
• Visionary in leveraging AI/ML for cyber defense, transforming operations from manual to intelligent systems.
• Strong people leader, able to build, mentor, and inspire high‑performing teams.