Insider Risk Analyst – APAC (Korean Speaking)

SM2 Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SM2 Consulting in Singapore is seeking an Insider Risk Analyst to lead regional investigations, focusing on insider threats, employee misconduct, and IP protection. You will partner with HR, Legal, Compliance, and Security teams across APAC, with a strong emphasis on South Korea.

The role requires fluent Korean and English, 4+ years in insider risk or related investigations, and willingness to travel ~20–25%. Independent contributor in a global security program is expected.

Qualifications

• Fluent Korean and English communication are mandatory.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant insider risk or investigations experience.
• Experience supporting investigations beyond basic security monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support complex internal investigations involving insider threats and misconduct.
• Manage investigations across APAC, with focus on South Korea.
• Analyze technical and non-technical evidence to identify insider risks.
• Prepare investigation reports and recommend mitigation measures.
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, Compliance, Corporate Security, and Information Security teams.
• Review logs and user activity data to support case findings.
• Identify insider risk trends and contribute to playbooks and policies.

Skills

Insider risk

Corporate investigations

Investigations

Tools

Digital evidence tools

System logs analysis

Data loss prevention tools

Job description

We are partnering with a leading US multinational in the high-tech manufacturing industry to recruit an Insider Risk Analyst for its regional team based in Singapore.

This role will focus on internal investigations, insider risk management, and the identification of potential threats involving employees and other internal stakeholders, with particular emphasis on South Korea.

Working closely with global security leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, you will be responsible for investigating suspicious activities, identifying potential misconduct, and protecting sensitive business information and intellectual property.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and support complex internal investigations involving insider threats, employee misconduct, intellectual property theft, and suspicious activities.
• Manage investigations across APAC, with a particular focus on South Korea.
• Collect, review, and analyze technical and non-technical evidence to identify potential insider risks.
• Investigate anomalous employee behavior, data access patterns, and potential information leakage.
• Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders, including HR, Legal, Compliance, Corporate Security, and Information Security teams.
• Review relevant system logs, user activity data, and other investigative information to support case findings.
• Prepare investigation reports, document findings, and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Identify emerging insider risk trends and contribute to the enhancement of investigation processes and frameworks.
• Support the development and improvement of insider risk policies, procedures, and investigative playbooks.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive investigations.

Requirements

• Fluent Korean and English communication skills are mandatory.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in insider risk, corporate investigations, internal investigations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience conducting or directly supporting investigations, beyond basic security alert monitoring.
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience handling sensitive employee-related investigations, misconduct cases, insider threats, or intellectual property protection matters.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret information from multiple sources.
• Familiarity with digital evidence, system logs, user activity monitoring, or data loss prevention tools would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to work with regional and global teams.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20–25% across the region.
• Comfortable operating independently in an individual contributor capacity.

Candidates from all industries are welcome, including corporate security, investigations, compliance, consulting, financial services, technology, and manufacturing.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a globally recognized semiconductor technology leader.
• Regional APAC responsibilities with significant exposure to South Korea.
• Direct collaboration with senior global leadership in the US.
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of a global insider risk investigation program.
• International exposure and opportunities to work on complex, sensitive investigations.

Interested?

If you have a strong background in corporate or internal investigations, speak fluent Korean, and are interested in a regional opportunity based in Singapore, we would love to hear from you.