Global CISO

The Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is responsible for developing, implementing, and leading the enterprise-wide information security strategy, ensuring the protection of the organization's assets, data, and intellectual property across all geographies. This role requires a seasoned cybersecurity executive with deep technical acumen, proven operational leadership, and strategic foresight to safeguard the organization in a complex, high-threat cyber environment. The Global CISO will lead a diverse, global security organization, encompassing cyber defense, SOC operations, security engineering, governance, risk and compliance, and third-party risk management, to ensure a unified and resilient security posture. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Define and execute the global cybersecurity strategy aligned with the organization's business objectives, regulatory obligations, and risk appetite. Advise the Board and Executive Leadership on emerging threats, security posture, and investments needed to mitigate evolving cyber risks. Foster a security culture across the organization, embedding security considerations into digital transformation and business initiatives. Cyber Defense & SOC Management Oversee global Security Operations Centers (SOC) to ensure 24x7 threat monitoring, detection, incident response, and continuous improvement of cyber defense capabilities. Lead threat intelligence, threat hunting, and incident management programs to proactively identify and neutralize advanced threats. Ensure effective coordination between global and regional SOCs for consistent standards and rapid response. Information Protection & IP Security Establish policies, controls, and monitoring frameworks to safeguard the company's intellectual property, trade secrets, and sensitive data across global operations. Implement insider threat programs and data loss prevention (DLP) strategies to protect critical business information. Partner with R&D, Legal, and Product teams to embed security into the design and protection of proprietary technologies. Third-Party & Supply Chain Security Oversee third-party risk management programs, ensuring robust assessment and continuous monitoring of vendors, partners, and supply chains. Integrate security requirements into procurement and vendor management processes to mitigate external dependency risks. Governance, Risk & Compliance Lead enterprise-wide security governance, ensuring compliance with global regulations (e.g., GDPR, MAS TRM, ISO 27001, NIST). Develop metrics, dashboards, and reporting frameworks to provide visibility into security performance and risk posture. Ensure continuous improvement through audits, maturity assessments, and benchmarking against industry standards. Operational Excellence Build, lead, and mentor a global cybersecurity organization, fostering collaboration, accountability, and innovation. Manage security budgets and investments effectively, balancing risk reduction and business enablement. Drive automation and modernization of security operations to achieve scale and efficiency. Requirements 15+ years of progressive experience in information security, including at least 5 years in a senior CISO or equivalent global leadership role. Proven track record of managing global SOC operations and leading large, distributed cyber defense teams. Demonstrated experience in protecting intellectual property and implementing enterprise data protection programs. Strong background in third-party risk management and security assurance across complex supply chains. Experience operating in high-threat environments, such as critical infrastructure, financial services, manufacturing, or technology sectors. Deep understanding of cyber threat landscapes, advanced persistent threats (APT), and security architectures. Executive presence with the ability to engage effectively with boards, regulators, and external stakeholders. Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCISO) and/or advanced degree in cybersecurity, information systems, or related field. This role can be based in HK/SG, and we would be open to relocating the selected candidate. To apply If you're interested to apply or find out more, please share across your CV or reach out to Chen Yi via LinkedIn or at CTgoodjobs Apply Now for a discussion. Due to the confidential nature of this search, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Reg: R Lic: 16S8060 All applications applied through our system will be delivered directly to the advertiser and privacy of personal data of the applicant will be ensured with security. #J-18808-Ljbffr