VP, Security Governance
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Job Description
Job Responsibilities
- Multi-Franchise Support
- Provide cyber governance and controls support across SMBC branches, subsidiaries and franchise operations to ensure consistent application of corporate technology and security standards.
- Collaborate with local franchise teams to assess security posture, share best practices, and facilitate alignment with corporate policies.
- Serve as a liaison between corporate governance and franchise operations to address technology risk and compliance issues.
- Governance and Controls Management
- Develop, maintain, and enhance comprehensive security governance standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines aligned with corporate policies, regulatory mandates, and industry-leading frameworks.
- Monitor adherence to cybersecurity controls and governance practices across all business units.
- Partner with business units and IT teams to assess, refine, and standardize cyber risk and information security management processes to ensure consistency and operational excellence.
- Identify process/capabilities gaps and inefficiencies within IT and IS frameworks; recommend and implement pragmatic improvements to enhance security posture and risk management.
- Audit Support
- Oversee cybersecurity audits, assurance activities, and regulatory engagements; manage responses to audit findings and regulatory inquiries with thorough documentation and knowledge management
- Coordinate and support internal audit activities related to security controls across the enterprise and its franchises.
- Prepare and manage audit documentation, respond to audit findings, and track remediation plans to closure.
- Training and Best Practices Sharing
- Develop and deliver security training programs to enhance awareness of cyber security governance and controls among employees and franchisees.
- Facilitate knowledge-sharing forums to disseminate best practices and lessons learned across franchises and subsidiaries.
- Communicate effectively across the organization to raise awareness of cyber security policies, standards, and changes, fostering a culture of compliance and security mindfulness
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Collaborate with the wider Cybersecurity, Risk Management, IT Operations, Legal, and Compliance teams to integrate governance and controls across technology initiatives.
- Engage with franchise leadership to support governance initiatives and foster strong communication channels.
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Minimum 12 years of professional experience with at least 10 years focused on cyber risk management and information security governance, preferably in a financial institution.
- Deep expertise in risk management frameworks, IT governance, cybersecurity standards, and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
- Proven experience managing audits and regulatory compliance in technology, cybersecurity, and information security domains.
- Good knowledge across diverse IT and security domains, including but not limited to, Cryptographic Key Management, Third-Party Risk Management, and AI Risk Management.
- Exceptional interpersonal, analytical, and written communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Self-motivated, meticulous, and a proactive team player with a positive attitude and strong sense of responsibility.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT) and knowledge of CRI are highly desirable.
More Info
Key Skills
cybersecurity standards
controls support
Third-Party Risk Management
AI Risk Management
risk management frameworks
cyber governance
security standards
compliance requirements
About Company
Skills:
ciso , Data Protection, Cybersecurity, risk management, data risk management, data regulations, data lifecycle, data security governance, data access, data security frameworks
Skills:
risk management, suitability risk, conduct and product governance, cross-border advisory risk, AML CFT frameworks, External Audit, Internal Audit
Skills:
Credit proposals documentation, Relationship management, Kyc, CDD screening, Portfolio planning, Compliance with internal and regulatory requirements, Account Management
Skills:
information security governance , Pci Dss, Penetration Testing, Iso 27001, Vulnerability Management, Risk Assessment, Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, NIST Framework, security policy development, Cyber Hygiene
Skills:
account maintenance , Regulatory frameworks, Client onboarding, Static data management, Wealth management products, Front-office operations, Internal audit reviews, Cross-border regulations, Risk assessment monitoring, Governance frameworks, Anti-money laundering policies