Business Information Security Officer, Financial Services

Our client is a leading Financial Services firm currently seeking a senior Business Information Security Officer (BISO) to drive and oversee the information security strategy for their organisation.

In this role you will have the opportunity to serve as the primary security advocate, acting as a bridge between the IT Security team and business units to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, business objectives, and cybersecurity practices.

This role requires an experienced security leader who combines a strategic understanding of security operations with a deep awareness of business goals within financial services.

The BISO will lead a team of security professionals dedicated to supporting business units, manage cross-functional risk management initiatives, and collaborate with other senior leaders to cultivate a security-first culture across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Information Security Leadership: Serve as the company's thought leader and main point of contact for all information security and privacy matters.
• Security Architecture and Policy Management: Own and maintain the organization's IT security architecture, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and protection against cyber threats.
• Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Practices: Implement and promote secure practices within the SDLC, embedding security into every stage of the software development process.
• Incident Response Planning: Plan and manage responses to cybersecurity and data privacy incidents, ensuring swift and effective containment and resolution.
• Business Alignment and Stakeholder Management: Act as a liaison between IT and business teams to ensure security initiatives align with business objectives, fostering collaboration and understanding across departments.
• Security Awareness and Training: Create, drive, and maintain security awareness programs to ensure all employees understand and uphold security best practices.
• Regulatory Compliance and Audit Management: Collaborate with external auditors and regulators to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
• Familiarity with MAS Technology Risk Management Guidelines: Ensure all security practices are in line with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Technology Risk Management (TRM) guidelines.

We thank you for your interest in this position and regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified

Argyll Scott Singapore Pte Ltd

EA License No. 16S8105

Shreeya Bhan

EA Reg No: R1983436

Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.