Information Security Leader - Financial Services

placeTaguig calendar_month 
Serve as the primary leader responsible for strengthening the organization's cybersecurity posture.
  • Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of cybersecurity governance, including risk management, compliance, and incident response.
  • Ensure alignment with local regulatory requirements and internal technology and security policies.
  • Lead regular security self-assessments and attestations to ensure ongoing compliance.
  • Manage and investigate technology and cybersecurity incidents; drive remediation efforts and follow-ups.
  • Own the first-line management of RCSA (Risk and Control Self-Assessment), including scenario analysis.
  • Report on technology and security performance to senior leadership and stakeholders.
  • Lead initiatives to address control gaps identified through BISG metrics and audits.
  • Facilitate implementation of the Global Information Security Program (GISP) within the local business unit.
  • Manage IT and security budgets and ensure efficient allocation of resources.
  • Conduct training sessions to promote cybersecurity awareness across the organization.
  • Approve and oversee enhanced access controls (e.g., Cloud Storage, SFTP, RMD).
  • Prepare key regulatory documentation such as Risk and Materiality Assessments, Cloud Risk Assessments, and Insurance Attestations.
  • Review and approve security-related requests including quarantined emails, email/website whitelisting, dispensations, and Security Design Checkpoints.
  • Manage third-party security assessments and daily risk management activities.
  • Ensure compliance with privacy laws and manage privacy-related risks in both technology and non-technology domains.
Manage the information security strategy Build teams
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years' experience in IT Security, Cybersecurity, and Operational Risk Management, with at least 5 years in a senior or leadership capacity.
  • Proven experience managing a team of IT security practitioners.
  • Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in Agile Methodology and end-to-end Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Industry-recognized certifications preferred: CISSP, CCSP, CRISC, CISM, Security+, PMP, ITIL v3/4.
  • Exposure to Agile Transformation, Lean SDLC, and building agile mindsets within organizations is a plus.
  • Demonstrated leadership in problem solving and decision-making in high-stakes environments
The client is a leading global financial services organisation.
  • Competitive salary
  • Competitive health benefits
  • Bonuses and incentives
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
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