The Japan Security Head / Manager (CISO) role offers the opportunity to lead cybersecurity strategy, governance, and transformation for a Japan-based business within a global financial services organisation. Reporting directly to the Regional Security Head in APAC, this position plays a critical role in strengthening cyber resilience, ensuring regulatory compliance, and partnering with senior business leaders to drive security maturity across the organisation.
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee information security strategy, governance, and cybersecurity initiatives for the Japan business.
Act as the primary security advisor to local leadership, providing guidance on cyber risk and security-related matters.
Drive cybersecurity risk management programmes and implement effective risk mitigation measures.
Strengthen security operations, incident response capabilities, and security assurance processes.
Ensure compliance with Japanese regulatory requirements and information security standards.
Collaborate closely with regional and global security teams to enhance organisational cyber resilience.
Lead security transformation programmes, including security control implementation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English.
Proven experience leading information security programmes within a large enterprise environment.
Experience within the financial services sector or another highly regulated industry is preferred.
Strong expertise in cybersecurity risk management, security governance, security operations, incident response, and security assurance.
Experience managing information security compliance and regulatory requirements in Japan.
Practical knowledge of cloud technologies, cloud security, secure software development, DevSecOps, and data protection controls.
Experience leading cybersecurity transformation, security control implementation, and continuous improvement programmes.
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including statutory Japanese social insurance and supplementary group medical insurance.
Additional medical support for hospitalisation and surgical procedures.
Group long-term disability insurance and personal accident insurance.
Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling and wellbeing support for employees and their families.
Access to work-life balance, legal, and financial consultation services.
Commuting allowance.
Housing subsidy for eligible employees.
About the Company
A company in the financial services industry, this organisation operates as part of a global insurance group with a strong international presence. The business serves customers across multiple markets and places a strong emphasis on risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence within a highly regulated environment.