Regional Systems Security & Compliance Lead (APAC & Africa)

TELUS Digital Philippines; Quezon City; Hybrid; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

TELUS Digital Philippines is seeking a Systems Security Manager to lead security, compliance, governance, risk management, and control assurance across the APAC and Africa regions.

Based at Vertis North under a hybrid work arrangement, the role provides strategic direction and oversight to business units in a BPO environment, ensuring compliance requirements are understood, embedded in operations, and supported by effective controls.

Qualifications

• Experience leading security compliance and governance programs across regions.
• Knowledge of regulatory/privacy requirements and client contractual obligations.
• Experience in BPO or regulated, client-driven environments is advantageous.
• Proven ability to coordinate remediation and manage competing priorities.
• Strong written communication and reporting skills.
• Willingness to work night and rotational shifts and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a risk-based compliance vision and strategy across the APAC and Africa regions.
• Ensure regional compliance with laws, regulations, policies, privacy requirements, and client obligations.
• Provide assurance over compliance management, control, and governance processes including audit coverage.
• Support audit readiness and maintain effective control and attestation processes.
• Respond to regulatory requests and industry submissions while representing regional interests.
• Investigate non-compliance, assess risk, coordinate remediation, and lead cross-functional response teams.

Skills

Security governance

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Control assurance

Audit readiness

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

TELUS Digital Philippines is seeking a Systems Security Manager to lead security, compliance, governance, risk management, and control assurance across the APAC and Africa regions.

Based at Vertis North under a hybrid work arrangement, the role provides strategic direction and oversight to business units in a BPO environment, ensuring compliance requirements are understood, embedded in operations, and supported by effective controls.