senior Information Security systems officerCitco

Description
Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Makati, Philippines
About Citco
Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 80 offices worldwide. With more than $1 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients' needs.
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About the Team & Business Line:
Proprietary software solutions and innovation are at the core of what differentiates Citco in the alternative investment space. Through our network of global development centres, Citco invests heavily in technology development, security, and infrastructure to ensure our clients continue to receive award-winning products that underpin our commitment to service excellence.
As a core member of our Security team you will work with dedicated professionals to ensure our clients maintain access to their critical information assets while keeping Citco ahead of industry trends.
Your Role:
Report to the ISSO Lead/Managers, cultivate and maintain excellent relationships with ISSO staff.
Oversee the ISSO operations when the Lead/Manager is not around.
Train and act as a mentor to the ISSO and Jr ISSO members of the team.
Support the ISSO Lead/Managers and lead in implementing, maintaining and upholding of ISSO policies, standards and procedures.
Be proactively involved in looking after the team's needs in terms of BAU tasks, projects and ad hoc activities.
Completion of tasks assigned to the ISSO function (in line with the ISSO function objectives) within the agreed timeframes specifically:
Taking ownership of tasks assigned to the ISSO function under the IT Service Desk portal are completed within pre-defined timeframes.
Taking ownership of tasks assigned to the ISSO function under User Access Management SharePoint portal are completed within pre-defined timeframes.
Completion of tasks assigned with respect to ACL control effectiveness monitoring:
Work with team members to review applications under ACL monitoring and work to ensure access match rates are above certain levels, ultimately moving to an access match rate of 100%;
Look for 'root cause' analysis to see how 'access breaks/exceptions' can be avoided going forward;
Foster strong relationship with Business, IT Service Desk and IT Provisioning functions to ensure there is collaborative working relationship to benefit both sides;
Work with ISSO Management to ensure strong working relationship with the Business, IT Service Desk and IT Provisioning functions.
Transition of business/IT process for all offices / divisions to the 'global' ISSO process (under Role Based Access Groups process):
Set realistic timelines for implementation
Communicate timelines to Business, IT Service Desk and IT Provisioning functions
Execute transition of ISSO process for all processes in scope to the 'global' ISSO process, identifying applications in scope, what roles need transitioning working with Subject Matter Experts (where required);
Communicate changes to all key stakeholders (including ongoing status reporting to ISSO Management);
Motivate others to meet timelines
Involvement with ISSO Management in the preparation of reports to Senior Management on ISSO based review activities. Reports include quarterly reporting and ad hoc reporting.
Work closely with other ISSO staff on diversified projects from an international perspective including active involvement in IT related local initiatives and projects within the scope of the Information Security. Project involvement should include:
Meet all deliverables and target dates as agreed with relevant manager;
Execute the project and provide sufficient reporting to ISSO management on project status during the lifecycle of the project.
Maintain expertise and pursue training to keep abreast of new and proposed developments in the Information Security field, Risk Management and Auditing fields and consider the impact on the company through various industry organizations.
Involvement with ISSO team members in the execution of periodic application user access reviews / data access reviews in a quality manner including timely completion of review documentation.
About You:
The candidate should be educated to at least degree level and have a relevant and recognized professional certification i.e. CISA, CIA, CISSP, CRISC, CISM.
Relevant IT audit/compliance/security knowledge is preferred.
Four to six years experience of working in a progressive risk management/internal controls/internal audit/ IT Audit function of a financial institution/Big 4 audit firms, ideally with experience in the IT function and/or IT Security functions.
Hands-on experience of automated internal audit applications/tools is an advantage. In addition, knowledge of reading/creating SQL scripts, proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio is expected.
Excellent written and spoken English is a prerequisite.
Our Benefits
Your well being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.
We recognize diversity as a source of organizational pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation's evolving diversity in the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization.
Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.
Citco

Makati City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time