Enterprise Head of Group Cybersecurity & Information Security (Senior VP)
Kuala Lumpur
RM 35,000-45,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time
7 days ago
Position Title: Vice President - Governance, Compliance & Data Governance Salary budget: RM16k-22K Location: KL City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Grade: VP (Grade 2 - Mid Management) Reporting To: Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance / Chief Risk Officer / Chief Data Officer Department: Risk & Compliance / Information Security / Data Governance (depending on org structure) Company background : Banking Employment Type: Permanent Full-time Position Overview The Vice President - Governance, Compliance & Data Governance is responsible for ensuring that the bank operates in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices. This role will drive the governance framework across information security, technology risk, and data management while strengthening compliance culture throughout the organization. The incumbent will work closely with internal stakeholders, regulators, and auditors to ensure robust governance, compliance oversight, and effective data governance practices to support the bank's strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities Governance & Risk Oversight Develop and maintain governance frameworks for cybersecurity, IT risk, and data management. Ensure adherence to internal policies, regulatory guidelines, and industry standards. Prepare reports and dashboards for management committees, board sub-committees, and regulators. Coordinate governance forums, steering committees, and risk review sessions. Compliance Management Monitor compliance with applicable banking regulations (e.g., Bank Negara Malaysia RMiT, MAS TRM, GDPR, PCI DSS, ISO 27001). Support regulatory audits, internal audits, and compliance reviews. Liaise with regulators on governance and compliance matters. Ensure timely closure of audit/compliance findings. Maintain an inventory of regulatory obligations and track adherence. Data Governance Establish and maintain a bank-wide data governance framework. Define policies for data ownership, data quality, data classification, and data lifecycle management. Drive compliance with data protection and privacy laws (e.g., PDPA, GDPR). Collaborate with business units and IT to improve data integrity, accuracy, and availability. Support enterprise data initiatives such as data lakes, analytics, and reporting. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Engagement Partner with Information Security, Risk, IT, and Business stakeholders to embed governance practices. Provide training and awareness on compliance, governance, and data governance principles. Act as a subject matter expert for governance-related initiatives and projects. Qualifications & Experience Education: Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Risk Management, Information Security, or related field. Master's degree or MBA is an advantage. Professional Certifications (preferred): Compliance / Governance: CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CCEP, ICA certifications Data Governance / Privacy: CDMP, DCAM, CIPP, CIPM Security / Risk: CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Auditor Experience: 10-12 years of experience in governance, compliance, risk, or data management roles, preferably in banking/financial services. Strong understanding of banking regulations and risk management practices. Experience in regulatory engagement, audit management, and policy development. Hands-on experience in implementing data governance or information governance frameworks. Key Competencies Strong knowledge of banking regulatory landscape (BNM, MAS, Basel, GDPR/PDPA, ISO standards). Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders. Project management and organizational skills. High integrity and ability to handle sensitive information. Why Join Us Be part of a leading financial institution driving governance and compliance excellence. Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, regulators, and industry experts. Lead data governance initiatives that shape the bank's digital and risk transformation journey. Note: Able to start immediate to 1 month