Head, IT Security Governance and Architecture (Banking)

About Our Client Our client is looking for a Head, IT Security Governance and Architecture to be part of the team. Job Description 1. Provide thought leadership and direction for IT Security team to effectively manage teamwork load, quality deliverable, performance and talent in delivering a systematic, proactive, approach that balances IT risk and business objectives and align with the Bank's strategy 2. Develop, maintain and champion IT Security Program, including strategy, framework,Group/Regional policies, process, and metrics by identifying and assess the emerging IT risk and security threats 3. Identify, evaluate, protect against and report on IT Security risk in a manner that meets regional compliance and regulatory requirements and align with and support the risk posture of the Bank 4. Driver to provide the appropriate access, protection, confidentiality, integrity and availability of enterprise system and data through effective security controls 5. Key point of contact and subject matter expert for issues and projects related to IT Security 6. Advocate, lead and drive the Enterprises IT Security Awareness programmes via Process clinics, workshops, email communications, security bulletins and e-learning activities Group-wide and across the region to instil a compliance culture from a business and information security perspective 7. Provide security architectural vision, roadmap and standards for the Group 8. Ensure Processes are in place to ensure that our security architecture remains current and aligns with industry best practices The Successful Applicant

• Proven ability in security process and enterprise level security solution design,implementation and management experiences on security solutions
• Banking industry preferred
• Ability to develop and guide the team to achieve high levels of performance
• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Experienced, energetic, engaging and visionary leader with sound knowledge of business management and a working knowledge of information security technologies to support enterprise mission
• Knowledgeable leader to provide vision, strategy, broad-based planning and hands-on responsibility
• Ability to act calmly and competently in high-pressure, high-stress situations
• Strong presentation skills with proven ability to successfully interface with and influence at all levels (management, executive, technical staff and end user)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on confidentiality, tact and diplomacy
• Thorough understanding of security risk with the ability to make pragmatic business-focused decisions
• Strong focus on architectural governance and its implementation
• Technical knowledge of security, with the ability to demonstrate practical application of controls
• Cloud security strategy development experience

• Attractive remuneration package
• Be part of a globally recognized organisation
• Enhance your skills in security