About this role

Role Summary

This role is based in Japan and serves as Black Rock’s senior Information Security lead for Japan and South Korea, acting as the primary face of Info Sec to protect the firm’s business, clients, and data across two highly regulated markets. Partnering closely with the APAC CISO, country leadership, and regional stakeholders, the role drives APAC security programs while proactively managing cyber and information security risks in alignment with Black Rock’s global risk and control framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the APAC CISO and Info Sec Exco to deliver security programs and drive information security services across APAC countries

• Be the face of Information Security for Japan and South Korea, and to deliver proactive and effective support and risk management of information security risks.

• Be a member of the APAC Information Security Leadership team to drive regional agenda to support information security program in APAC.

• Partner country leadership and regional stakeholders to manage business risks related to Information Security, including conducting regular updates in board and risk committee meetings

• Conduct regular 1-1 with country stakeholders to provide updates on threat and security risks

• Provide security advisory services and due diligence support to in-country business teams.

• Partner APAC Cyber Administration Program Lead and functional Information Security teams to manage security incidents, events, and risks as part of the extended Information Security group

• Partner Legal & Compliance, Enterprise Services, RQA, Internal Audit and other corporate functions to effectively manage enterprise risks

• Collaborate with Data Privacy and Compliance to pro-actively assess and manage emerging regulatory related to Information Security and data protection

• Provide coaching and leadership to functional Info Sec team members located within the region

• Drive resilient and scalable Info Sec services and processes, via continuous improvement, feedback and drive positive service improvement across the region and within Info Sec globally

Partner with external organizations

• Participate in cybersecurity government agencies and industry partnership events and support engagement activities to improve information exchanges with partners

• Build relationships with security vendors to understand market and technology trends to better emerging data security risks

Capabilities

• At least 12 years of Information Security consulting / program management or equivalent relevant experience

• Have attained at least one industry recognized professional security certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) in good standing

• Ability to communicate effectively in Japanese and English to stakeholders, clients and external partners

• Work collaboratively with peers, partners, and business units to drive effective outcome in security projects, programs, and business agendas

• Experience engaging and interacting with financial regulators

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

Black Rock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at Black Rock.

About Black Rock

At Black Rock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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Black Rock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.