Award-winning executive recruitment company, Monroe Consulting Group, is recruiting on behalf of a leading fintech firm. Our respected client is a fast-growing financial technology company in Thailand. They are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Head of IT Security to lead cybersecurity initiatives, safeguard business operations, and strengthen governance across their fintech ecosystem.
The Head of IT Security will play a critical role in defining and driving the cybersecurity strategy to safeguard the organization's fintech ecosystem. This role involves establishing robust security architecture, overseeing risk management, and ensuring compliance with global security frameworks and regulations. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, conduct security assessments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed secure practices from project inception. This position requires presenting clear and actionable security insights to senior leadership, mentoring a team of security professionals, and fostering a proactive culture of security excellence to support the company's growth and innovation in digital financial services.
Job Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of IT security strategies, policies, and governance to protect critical business operations and digital assets.
Partner with IT and engineering teams to design and implement secure system architectures, including network segmentation, encryption, layered defenses, and remote access controls.
Review technology projects from inception, ensuring security best practices and threat mitigation are embedded into solution design.
Drive security assessments, coordinate red/blue team exercises, and enhance detection and response capabilities on a continuous basis.
Conduct regular risk assessments, monitor vulnerabilities, and implement mitigation strategies aligned with leading industry standards.
Maintain adherence to global frameworks and regulatory standards such as NIST, PCI DSS, OWASP, and ISO certifications.
Communicate security risks, insights, and strategies to senior leadership in a clear and actionable manner.
Mentor, guide, and inspire IT security professionals, cultivating a proactive, collaborative, and security-first culture across the organization.
Job Requirements
Proven senior years of proven leadership experience in IT security, including security architecture.
Strong expertise in security architecture, risk management, and overseeing mission-critical environments at a managerial level.
In-depth knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards such as NIST, PCI DSS, OWASP, and ISO certifications.
Professional certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, CDPSE, or TOGAF are highly advantageous.
Exceptional analytical, leadership, and communication skills, with fluency in both Thai and English.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, strategic business insights.
