Key Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting of operational risks across IT and security-related functions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business and technology teams by supporting enterprise-wide risk management frameworks and governance initiatives.
• Drive and oversee the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process from a Second Line of Defense perspective.
• Provide effective challenge and oversight to First Line of Defense functions regarding technology and operational risks.
• Analyze operational risk incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and support remediation and control enhancement initiatives.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to proactively identify and mitigate cybersecurity, third-party, technology, and business continuity risks.
• Support ongoing regulatory, governance, and operational resilience initiatives across the organization.

Required Skills and Qualifications Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience within Cyber Risk, Information Security, Operational Risk, or related fields.
• Experience within fintech, digital assets, blockchain, cloud-based environments, or global financial institutions is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks, technology controls, and operational risk governance.
• Bachelor’s degree and over 6 years of professional experience required.

Soft Skills:

• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities in complex global environments.
• Ability to work effectively with both business and technology teams in dynamic organizations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a proactive mindset.

Language Requirements:

• Japanese: Fluent to native-level proficiency required.
• English: Fluent business-level proficiency required for collaboration with global stakeholders.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience within global banking, fintech, or highly regulated financial services environments.
• Exposure to cloud security, digital transformation, blockchain, or emerging technology risk management.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, operational resilience, or third-party risk governance is advantageous.

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