Security Governance

Security Governance Manager

Your new company

In the heart of Kuala Lumpur, a leading regional financial institution has established its first offshore technology centre—an ambitious move to accelerate its digital transformation journey. This Technology Centre is designed to be more than just a support centre; it’s a full-fledged technology delivery powerhouse that covers the entire system development lifecycle for high-value business domains.

The centre focusses on:
  • Technology Development & Infrastructure Support
  • Application Delivery & Operations
  • Talent Development & Career Growth

Strategically located in Malaysia, the hub leverages the country’s robust digital infrastructure and talent pool, contributing to both the bank’s regional resilience and Malaysia’s Industry 4.0 ambitions.

Your new role

  • Proactively assess regulatory compliance exposure, manage remediation plans, and execute key risk activities such as KORIs/KRIs tracking and GIS KRCSA.
  • Lead and coordinate audit, regulatory, assurance, and reverse third‑party due‑diligence engagements, including ongoing knowledge and information management.
  • Maintain, update, and govern security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure alignment with enterprise security requirements.
  • Work closely with business, risk, technology teams, and external parties to ensure effective communication, coordination, and timely response to requests.
  • Manage various GIS initiatives, handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision, and ensure timely delivery of all assigned duties.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Diploma/Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or Cybersecurity, with professional tech‑risk or cybersecurity qualifications being advantageous.
  • Over 10 years of overall experience, including at least 5 years in security or IT governance disciplines, supported by solid knowledge of security concepts, guidelines, and regulatory advisories.
  • Demonstrates strong security risk awareness, analytical thinking, understanding of control processes, and confidence working with metrics and numerical data.
  • Effective at engaging, negotiating, and interacting sensitively with a wide range of stakeholders across the business and technology teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities, with the capacity to manage expectations and articulate security/governance matters clearly.

What you'll get in return

  • Opportunity to drive enterprise‑level security governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management initiatives that directly influence organizational resilience.
  • Hands‑on experience with industry best practices, regulatory frameworks, and cross‑functional collaboration—enhancing both technical and strategic capabilities.
  • Close engagement with senior business, risk, and technology leaders, offering high visibility, influence, and pathways for advancement within security governance and technology leadership.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now'.

Forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

For further details or a confidential discussion on other opportunities in technology, please contact Carmen at Hays on +60 3-7890 6305 or email kahmun.cha@hays.com.my

At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. This position is open exclusively to Malaysian citizens or permanent residents.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Banking & Financial Services
Location
Malaysia
Specialism
Technology
Pay
(MYR180,000-MYR216,000 per annum)
Ref:
1278543

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Kah Mun Cha, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Kuala Lumpur
Level 26, Menara 3, Petronas

Telephone: +60 3-7890 6305

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