Associate Director - Cyber Security

The Associate Director of Cyber Security leads the organization's cybersecurity strategy, governance, and operational security functions. This role ensures the security of IT infrastructure, applications, and data across the wholesale business while aligning cybersecurity initiatives with business objectives. The position oversees compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices to mitigate cybersecurity risks. The Associate Director manages IT governance and risk programs, designs robust security architectures, develops Identity & Access Management strategies, and leads the Security Operations Center to monitor and respond to threats in real time.

Develop and implement cybersecurity policies, standards, and guidelines to align with business needs and regulatory requirements.

Lead enterprise-wide risk assessment and mitigation strategies to ensure cybersecurity resilience.

Establish a cybersecurity governance framework, ensuring adherence to compliance requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, PDPA).

Manage third-party security risks, including vendor security assessments and contractual compliance.

Design and implement robust security architectures to protect the organization’s IT assets and digital infrastructure.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, MIS, Information Security or IT related field.

Knowledge in Cyber Offense, Cyber Defense, Security Advisory, Cyber risk management.

10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, compliance requirements, and risk management principles.

Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, ISO 27001 or equivalent are highly preferred.

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