Cybersecurity Lead

🛡️Cybersecurity Lead – Protect & Strengthen Enterprise Security Location: Tanjong Pagar | 🏆 Award-Winning Fintech Solutions Ready to lead cybersecurity strategy, strengthen cyber resilience, and safeguard mission-critical systems powering the financial industry? Join us as a Cybersecurity Lead and play a key leadership role in protecting the enterprise technology environment behind our award-winning trading systems used by leading brokerages and banks across Asia. We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on cybersecurity leader who can drive security governance, manage cyber risks, strengthen operational resilience, and work closely with internal teams and customers in a fast-paced production environment. More experienced candidates will be considered for more senior roles. This is a full-time, on-site in office position. 💪 What You’ll Own & Ace Drive cybersecurity strategy – develop and lead the organisation’s cybersecurity strategy, roadmap, policies, and security standards Strengthen cyber defence – oversee security controls across infrastructure, networks, systems, endpoints, and applications to safeguard business-critical platforms Manage cyber risks – lead risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, evaluate threats, and drive remediation plans across the environment Lead incident response – manage cybersecurity incidents from detection to containment, investigation, recovery, and post-incident review Oversee security operations – work with internal teams and service providers to ensure effective monitoring, alerting, incident management, and response readiness Improve governance & compliance – establish and enhance security policies, procedures, and controls in line with business, regulatory, and audit requirements Protect infrastructure & systems – collaborate with infrastructure, network, and application teams to ensure secure architecture and secure system implementation Manage third-party security – assess and monitor risks relating to vendors, service providers, and external connections Drive security awareness – promote cybersecurity awareness and best practices across the organisation to strengthen security culture Engage stakeholders confidently – work closely with senior management, internal teams, auditors, customers, and external partners on cybersecurity matters Report to leadership – prepare cybersecurity risk updates, incident reports, and security posture presentations for management Lead and mentor the team – guide team members, support capability development, and build a strong cybersecurity function 🎯 What You Bring to the Table • Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field • Minimum 7 years’ relevant working experience in Cybersecurity, Information Security, IT Security, or IT Risk, with leadership or managerial experience preferred • Strong experience in: - Cybersecurity governance - Security operations / incident response - Vulnerability management - Risk assessment and remediation - Network and infrastructure security - Endpoint and system security - Security policy and compliance management • Good understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, such as: - ISO 27001 - NIST - CIS Controls - Industry security best practices • Proven ability to manage cybersecurity incidents, coordinate remediation efforts, and work with cross-functional stakeholders • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences • Able to work independently, lead initiatives, and drive cybersecurity improvements in a fast-paced environment • Willing to provide support during and after office hours for major incidents or critical security events, when required ⭐ Bonus Points If You Have • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or equivalent • Experience in a Financial Services or regulated environment • Familiarity with cloud security, SIEM, SOC operations, or threat detection technologies • Experience handling audits, regulatory reviews, or customer security assessments • Experience building or enhancing enterprise cybersecurity programmes ---------------- 💎 Why You’ll Love It Here • Attractive salary + awesome perks (medical, birthday leave, study leave & more) • Impactful work – your designs will keep mission-critical systems running flawlessly • Stable, supportive culture – great managers, collaborative teammates • Regular team-building fun to balance the serious stuff