Regional Information Security Officer, APAC
Core
Overseeing cybersecurity strategy and risk management for a General Insurance client's operations across 14 Asia Pacific markets.
Role type
Senior IC Information Security Officer (Regional)
Builds
Regional cybersecurity programmes and security capabilities for General Insurance operations
Domain
Insurance / Cybersecurity
Required skills
Cybersecurity strategy, risk management, team leadership, regulatory compliance, incident response, security governance, threat and vulnerability management, application security, infrastructure security, M&A security support
Preferred skills
Experience presenting to boards, fostering security culture, working in matrix environments, agile methodologies
Technologies
ISO 27000, NIST SP 800 / CSF, ISF SoGP
Responsibilities
Govern and assure the deployment of the Cybersecurity Programme across the APAC General Insurance portfolio; Monitor the implementation of CISO risk priorities with IT delivery teams and regional leadership; Collaborate with global Security Operations Center, privacy, and executive teams during security incidents; Assess and evaluate cyber risks and controls in the APAC markets; Manage security assurance over IT projects, including reviews, penetration tests, and vulnerability assessments; Report on cybersecurity metrics, escalate risks, and lead security governance forums; Drive security awareness and culture initiatives within the region; Provide security expertise to support transformation, M&A, and technology integration projects; Lead the regional security team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous development