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This role is based in Japan and serves as BlackRock’s senior Information Security lead for Japan and South Korea, acting as the primary face of InfoSec to protect the firm’s business, clients, and data across two highly regulated markets. Partnering closely with the APAC CISO, country leadership, and regional stakeholders, the role drives APAC security programs while proactively managing cyber and information security risks in alignment with BlackRock’s global risk and control framework.
Job Responsibility:
Support the APAC CISO and InfoSec Exco to deliver security programs and drive information security services across APAC countries
Be the face of Information Security for Japan and South Korea, and to deliver proactive and effective support and risk management of information security risks
Be a member of the APAC Information Security Leadership team to drive regional agenda to support information security program in APAC
Partner country leadership and regional stakeholders to manage business risks related to Information Security, including conducting regular updates in board and risk committee meetings
Conduct regular 1-1 with country stakeholders to provide updates on threat and security risks
Provide security advisory services and due diligence support to in-country business teams
Partner APAC Cyber Administration Program Lead and functional Information Security teams to manage security incidents, events, and risks as part of the extended Information Security group
Partner Legal & Compliance, Enterprise Services, RQA, Internal Audit and other corporate functions to effectively manage enterprise risks
Collaborate with Data Privacy and Compliance to pro-actively assess and manage emerging regulatory related to Information Security and data protection
Provide coaching and leadership to functional InfoSec team members located within the region
Drive resilient and scalable InfoSec services and processes, via continuous improvement, feedback and drive positive service improvement across the region and within InfoSec globally
Partner with external organizations
Participate in cybersecurity government agencies and industry partnership events and support engagement activities to improve information exchanges with partners
Build relationships with security vendors to understand market and technology trends to better emerging data security risks
Requirements:
At least 12 years of Information Security consulting / program management or equivalent relevant experience
Have attained at least one industry recognized professional security certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) in good standing
Ability to communicate effectively in Japanese and English to stakeholders, clients and external partners
Work collaboratively with peers, partners, and business units to drive effective outcome in security projects, programs, and business agendas
Experience engaging and interacting with financial regulators