Head of Security Governance and Data Protection
- Kuala Lumpur
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Will be responsible for building and leading team specialized in Security and Data Governance, as well as cryptography, and Authentication.
- Ensure compliance policies are followed.
- Will lead the implementation of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and data protection strategies.
- Ensure with internal and external audits, adherence to policies across all departments with the latest legal and regulatory standards are followed.
- Malaysian regulatory as well as industry standards such as PCI-DSS and Data Protection Acts.
- Lead initiatives in Identity and Access Management (IAM),focusing on process design, technology acquisition .
- Ensure that the organization follows established procedures for data protection, internal and external audits, and remediation.
- Stay updated with industry trends and regulatory changes.
- Extensive experience in Cyber Security Frameworks, Authentication, Data Loss Prevention and Data Protection standards.
- Proven leadership in managing teams in governance and compliance functions, with an in-depth understanding of the regulatory landscape.
- Strong experience in compliance risk management and implementation of governance frameworks.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams focused on compliance and data protection.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- 10+ years of proven experience in information security and/or risk and compliance roles within the banking or financial domain.
- Strong understanding of banking regulations, cyber security frameworks, and IT governance (e.g. NIST, COBIT, ISO 27001, FFIEC).
- Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related field.
- Certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, or other governance and compliance-related certifications.