Mandarin speaking Information Security Manager; Banking

Position: Mandarin speaking Information Security Manager (Banking)
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Job Title:

Mandarin speaking Information Security Manager (Banking) The Skills You'll Need:
Fluent in Mandarin and English, with working experience in Information Security / Cyber Security / IT Risk Management Your New Salary:
Competitive depending on experience

Location:

Central London Job Status:
Permanent, office based

Summary:

The Information Security Manager is responsible for establishing, maintaining and improving the bank’s information security framework to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets, particularly for the London Branch. The role develops and oversees security policies, strategies, and controls in line with internal governance, UK regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Operating as a “1.5 Line of Defence” within the IT function, the role provides independent security risk oversight, challenges the effectiveness of IT security controls, and supports regulatory compliance and operational resilience.

Information Security Manager - What You'll be Doing Each Day:
Information Security Governance Upgrade and maintain the Branch’s information security policies, standards and procedures in line with Head Office policies and regulatory requirements. Upgrade and maintain an effective information security governance framework within the Branch. Ensure information security policies and procedures are properly implemented and periodically reviewed. Information Security Risk Management Identify, assess and monitor information security risks affecting the Branch.

Maintain the information security risk register and ensure appropriate mitigation measures are implemented. Provide information security risk reporting to senior management. Security Oversight and Control Effectiveness Provide oversight and challenge to the implementation of information security controls performed by the IT team. Monitor the effectiveness of technical and procedural security controls across systems, infrastructure and applications. Coordinate periodic security reviews and internal control assessments.

Cyber Security and Security Monitoring Oversee cyber security measures including vulnerability management, access control, security monitoring and incident detection. Ensure regular vulnerability assessments, security reviews and penetration testing are conducted. Incident Management Establish and maintain procedures for managing information security incidents. Coordinate investigation, response and reporting of cyber security incidents. Operational Resilience Support the Branch’s operational resilience framework from an information security perspective.

Participate in disaster recovery planning, cyber security exercises and resilience testing. Third-Party and Outsourcing Risk Assess information security risks associated with third-party service providers and outsourcing arrangements. Ensure information security requirements are incorporated into vendor management and outsourcing governance processes. Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with applicable UK regulatory expectations relating to information security, cyber risk and operational resilience. Support regulatory reviews, internal audit and external audit activities.

Security Awareness Promote information security awareness across the Branch. Organise information security training and awareness programmes for staff. Others Perform any other duties as required by the line manager or Senior Management. Information Security Manager - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills in Mandarin and English. Master’s degree or above in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline. Professional certifications such as CCIE, HCIE, CISSP, CISM, CISA or ISO
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