Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) This role leads the development and execution of cyber risk treatment plans, crisis management exercises, and regulatory compliance for a major financial institution. It builds strong stakeholder relationships and drives a proactive cyber risk culture to protect the organisation's operations and reputation.

Our client is a leading financial services group with a strong regional footprint, committed to upholding the highest standards of cyber security and operational resilience.

Description As Head of Cyber Risk & Resilience (CISO), you will drive the development and execution of risk treatment plans in partnership with business and technology teams. You will :

Lead the identification, prioritisation, and remediation of cyber risks, adapting to emerging threats and ensuring timely action on issues impacting the organisation's cyber risk profile.

Coordinate cyber crisis management exercises, enhance response and recovery capabilities, and maintain up-to-date playbooks and workarounds.

Oversee all ICS-related regulatory requests, self-assessments, and audit certifications (e.g., SWIFT, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001), ensuring compliance and robust control environments.

Build and sustain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and regulators, fostering a culture of cyber risk awareness and delivering key management metrics and scorecards.

Profile You will have :

10+ years' experience in cyber risk management, resilience, or information security, ideally within financial services or regulated industries.

Proven track record in developing and executing risk treatment plans and managing regulatory audits.

Strong crisis management, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.

Experience with industry standards and frameworks (e.g., SWIFT, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001).

Job Offer

Competitive salary ranging from MYR 396,000 to MYR 484,000 per annum.

Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare and retirement plans.

Generous holiday allowance to promote work-life balance.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

A collaborative and inclusive company culture.

If you are passionate about information security and ready to make a significant impact within the financial services industry in Kuala Lumpur, we encourage you to apply today.

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