Managing Director- Cyber

SIA PARTNERS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced cybersecurity leader to oversee large-scale cybersecurity engagements. This role requires 15+ years in cybersecurity, particularly within financial services, and entails leading a robust team while also driving business development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial mindset and the ability to advise C-suite executives and regulators, cementing the firm's reputation as a trusted advisory partner in the region.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity and IT risk consulting.
• Strong background in regulatory compliance for financial services.
• Proven ability to engage with C-suite and board members.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex cybersecurity engagements.
• Act as trusted advisor to C-suite and regulators.
• Own and drive a cybersecurity portfolio across clients.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Risk management

Compliance knowledge

Business development

Team leadership

Job description

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes.

Sia’s Cybersecurity team is the powerhouse of our firm’s innovation. With over 350 experts worldwide, we tackle projects from proof-of-concept to large-scale deployment, always pushing the boundaries of AI capabilities. By joining Sia’s Cybersecurity team, you’ll step into a vibrant, collaborative environment that nurtures professional growth and empowers you to shape the future of consulting.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale, complex, and international cybersecurity engagements across strategy, risk, compliance, operations, data protection, offensive security, and resilience.
• Act as trusted advisor to C-suite, Board, and regulators, particularly within banking, insurance, securities, and regulated financial institutions.
• Ensure high-quality execution, proactive risk management, and structured reporting to both clients and internal stakeholders, maintaining Sia Partners’ delivery excellence standards.
• Oversee and assure delivery of regulatory assessments and remediation programmes, including cyber resilience, third-party risk, incident response, and security governance.

Business Development & Revenue Ownership

• Own and drive a cybersecurity portfolio, identifying new opportunities across existing and new clients.
• Lead the design and development of commercial proposals, pricing models, and go-to-market strategies for cyber advisory, assessment, and managed services offerings.
• Build long-term strategic client relationships and expand Sia Partners’ footprint across FSI, public sector, energy, telecoms, and large enterprises.
• Partner closely with regional and global leadership to scale the Cyber practice in APAC.
• Lead, mentor, and develop multi-disciplinary cyber consulting teams, acting as a reference point for Managers, Senior Managers, and Consultants.
• Oversee project governance, validate key deliverables, and conduct performance and capability reviews.
• Actively develop both technical depth and consulting soft skills, ensuring strong succession and talent retention within the practice.
• Drive innovation within Sia CyberLab, contributing to the development of new cyber offers, frameworks, and SaaS-enabled solutions, particularly leveraging AI-driven security analytics and automation.
• Lead benchmarks, PoCs, and market scans of emerging cybersecurity technologies and regulatory trends.
• Contribute to the evolution of managed security services, cyber simulation, and resilience testing offerings.

Eminence & Market Visibility

• Strengthen Sia Partners’ cybersecurity eminence through thought leadership: articles, white papers, industry studies, webinars, and executive briefings.
• Represent the firm at industry forums, professional associations, regulator-led initiatives, and conferences.
• Actively contribute to Sia Partners’ brand as a trusted cyber and regulatory advisory partner in the region.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT risk, and technology consulting, with leadership roles at Director level.
• Strong background in financial services cybersecurity and regulatory compliance, including regulator-driven frameworks and independent assessments.
• Proven experience engaging C-suite, board members, and regulators.
• Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing cyber teams and scaling consulting practices.
• Deep expertise across cyber governance, security architecture, incident response, cyber resilience, penetration testing, cloud security, and managed security services.
• Strong commercial mindset with a track record in business development and revenue growth.