Technology and Security Risk Director

Singapore · Hong Kong · 8+ years experience · Posted Oct 1, 2026

At a glance

We are seeking a highly motivated Technology and Security Risk Manager within the Second Line of Defence (2LOD).
You will be responsible for continuously refining and scaling the Technology and Security oversight program, guiding first-line of defence execution, and providing independent risk challenge.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the company to proactively identify, escalate, assess, and mitigate Technology and Security risks, ensuring adherence to the Technology Risk Policy.
Providing oversight of Technology and Security Risk incidents and issues, and partnering with 1LOD stakeholders to enhance related processes and ensure effective oversight
Lead the Technology Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process from a 2LOD perspective, ensuring adherence to the ERM RCSA methodology, and providing effective challenge and oversight of 1LOD Security risks and controls.
Support the Security Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) definition, monitoring, and reporting.
Supporting the implementation and ongoing enhancement of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) systems to enable effective risk oversight
Advocate and support the implementation of Risk Management frameworks for technology stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor for the first line.
Stay up to date on emerging trends and regulations in the digital asset space, proactively identifying and addressing new risk considerations.

8+ years in information security, with a strong security architecture or technical security background
Practical experience designing, implementing or reviewing cloud, IAM, cryptographic, network or application security controls.
Experience in risk oversight, or readiness to transition, with the technical judgement to challenge controls and recommend proportionate improvements.
Ability to threat-model systems and assess technical evidence, including architecture diagrams, IAM policies, logging configurations and dependencies.
Working knowledge of cloud resilience, multi-region/AZ failover, RTO/RPO and disaster recovery testing.
Familiarity with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2 and relevant privacy requirements, including GDPR and PDPA, and their application to technical controls.
Ability to independently assess and test controls, evaluate incidents and drive remediation with engineering and security teams
Clear written and verbal communication, translating technical findings into prioritised actions for business stakeholders and governance committees.
Strong stakeholder management skills, providing constructive challenge and collaborating across functions and geographies.
A proactive, adaptable approach, with confidence taking ownership and improving practices in a fast-paced environment.

fintech, crypto or cloud-native experience preferred.
GRC platform experience desirable.
CISSP, CCSP, cloud security/architecture, CISA or CISM qualifications desirable.