Head of Information Security - APAC

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Head of Information Security – APAC

Hong Kong OR Kuala Lumpur – Hybrid

About the role

As the Head of Information Security for our APAC region, you be the business facing part of the information security team within the region. You will work to partner and engage with the business to provide consultancy, support, guidance and advice on all Information Security matters. You will also help support projects and programmes relating to the region and any changes required.

Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of global policies, strategies, processes, standards, procedures, roles and controls within the region.
• Act as regional contact for all IT Security related incidents, providing support the IT Security Operations team, IT Infrastructure teams and local business to resolve the incident quickly.
• Investigate and report on hazards, potential risk events within a specific function or business area and carry out risk assessments as directed.
• Take responsibility for understanding client requirements, collecting data, delivering analysis and problem resolution in relation to information security.
• Review compliance to information security policies and standards, taking legal and regulatory requirements into consideration.
• Ensuring security controls are reviewed, implemented and maintained where appropriate.
• Provide authoritative advice and guidance on security strategies to manage identified risk and ensure adoption.
• Continue to develop and maintain knowledge within technical specialism, and keep up to date with technical specialism across BSI, industries and appropriate professional and trade bodies.

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Previous experience working in a multi-national, matrix style organisation.
• Demonstrable experience working with teams across multiple time-zones.
• High levels of risk management experience (quantify, assess, document and manage).
• Experience of working with/for businesses in China.
• Great understanding of PIPL.
• Fluent language skills in Cantonese and/or Mandarin.
• English language skills both written and verbal to business conversation level.

It is not essential, but if you have the following it would be beneficial:

• Previous hands on technical background.
• An understanding of both highly regulated and lesser regulated industries.
• Previous experience of training within the Information Security sector.
• Experience and or interest in AI.
• Network security skills.
• Security architecture experience.

Grow your career and expand your skills and knowledge. At BSI, we offer opportunities to work across industries and across the globe. You’ll benefit from the different perspectives and experiences of your international colleagues, as well as ongoing training and development. We offer flexible working, as well as competitive local benefits.

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