Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Kerry Consulting is currently partnering exclusively with a Singapore-incorporated organisation with an international presence to hire for a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) role, as part of a newly created 2LOD function to fortify the organisation’s information security practices.

Reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer, the CISO will play a pivotal role in defining and executing a robust information and cyber security strategy tailored to the organisation’s requirements. The CISO will be building up a new function to formulate and enforce Group security policies, collaborating across markets to ensure security measures are aligned seamlessly with the business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop a comprehensive Cyber Security Strategy that adequately address all risks – tailored to the business.
• Effect and supervises the execution of Cyber Security Strategy across the Group, including validating the effectiveness and adequacy of the Group Cyber Defense posture.

Governance and Compliance:

• Develop, promulgate, and maintain policies, standards and practices of Information and Cyber Security. Establish and maintain efficient processes to monitor compliance of defined policies, standards and practices.
• Manage security audits, assessments, and compliance initiatives.

Risk Management:

• Identify, assess, and prioritize cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and incident response plans.

Security Awareness and Training:

• Develop and execute an employee security awareness and training program.
• Promote a culture of cybersecurity awareness and vigilance throughout the organization.
• Educate and manage the Board Audit & Risk Committee and the Group Risk Committee on all Cyber Security matters, including the sufficiency of the Group Cyber Security Strategy and Posture.

Team Management:

• Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing team of cybersecurity professionals.
• Foster professional development and growth within the team.

Requirements:

• A University degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or its equivalent, preferably with additional IT / information and cyber security related qualifications such as CISSP, CISM, CGEIT and GIAC.
• A minimum of 15 years’ experience working in a senior Information and Cyber Security leadership role.
• Familiarity with relevant cybersecurity laws and regulations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to perform hands-on technical work.
• Strong leadership skills, global stakeholder management and has proven exposure in managing senior management and board members.

To apply:

If you are keen to apply for this role or find out more, please reach out to Chen Yi at cy@kerryconsulting.com.

Due to anticipated high volume of applications, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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