IT Security Team Lead

Headquartered in Tokyo, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global financial institution and a core member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC Group). Built upon our rich Japanese heritage since 1876, we put our customers first and provide seamless access to, from and within the Asia Pacific region.   SMBC is one of the largest Japanese banks by assets and maintain strong credit ratings across our global integrated network.  We work closely as one SMBC Group to offer personal, corporate and investment banking services to meet the needs of our customers.

With sustainability embedded within our strategy and operations, we are committed to creating a society in which today’s generation can enjoy economic prosperity and well-being, and pass it on to future generations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement security policies, protocols and procedures
• Oversigh of cyber security project rollout and operations
• Plan and coordinate security operations for specific events
• Coordinate staff when responding to emergencies and alarms
• Review reports on incidents and breaches
• Investigate and resolve issues
• Create reports for management on security status
• Analyze data to form proposals for improvements (e.g. implementation of new technology)

Qualifications:

• Proven 5 - 7 experience as Cyber Security manager, IT Security manager or similar position
• Experience using relevant technology and equipment 
• Experience in reporting and emergency response planning
• Excellent knowledge of security protocols and procedures
• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office