VP, Security Governance

Job Responsibilities - Multi-Franchise Support - - Provide cyber governance and controls support across SMBC branches, subsidiaries and franchise operations to ensure consistent application of corporate technology and security standards. - Collaborate with local franchise teams to assess security posture, share best practices, and facilitate alignment with corporate policies. - Serve as a liaison between corporate governance and franchise operations to address technology risk and compliance issues. - Governance and Controls Management - Develop, maintain, and enhance comprehensive security governance standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines aligned with corporate policies, regulatory mandates, and industry-leading frameworks. - Monitor adherence to cybersecurity controls and governance practices across all business units. - Partner with business units and IT teams to assess, refine, and standardize cyber risk and information security management processes to ensure consistency and operational excellence. - Identify process/capabilities gaps and inefficiencies within IT and IS frameworks; recommend and implement pragmatic improvements to enhance security posture and risk management. - Audit Support - Oversee cybersecurity audits, assurance activities, and regulatory engagements; manage responses to audit findings and regulatory inquiries with thorough documentation and knowledge management - Coordinate and support internal audit activities related to security controls across the enterprise and its franchises. - Prepare and manage audit documentation, respond to audit findings, and track remediation plans to closure. - Training and Best Practices Sharing - Develop and deliver security training programs to enhance awareness of cyber security governance and controls among employees and franchisees. - Facilitate knowledge-sharing forums to disseminate best practices and lessons learned across franchises and subsidiaries. - Communicate effectively across the organization to raise awareness of cyber security policies, standards, and changes, fostering a culture of compliance and security mindfulness - Stakeholder Collaboration - Collaborate with the wider Cybersecurity, Risk Management, IT Operations, Legal, and Compliance teams to integrate governance and controls across technology initiatives. - Engage with franchise leadership to support governance initiatives and foster strong communication channels. Candidate Requirements - - Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. - Minimum 12 years of professional experience with at least 10 years focused on cyber risk management and information security governance, preferably in a financial institution. - Deep expertise in risk management frameworks, IT governance, cybersecurity standards, and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions. - Proven experience managing audits and regulatory compliance in technology, cybersecurity, and information security domains. - Good knowledge across diverse IT and security domains, including but not limited to, Cryptographic Key Management, Third-Party Risk Management, and AI Risk Management. - Exceptional interpersonal, analytical, and written communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. - Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines. - Self-motivated, meticulous, and a proactive team player with a positive attitude and strong sense of responsibility. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment. - Relevant professional certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT) and knowledge of CRI are highly desirable.

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