Cyber Risk Assessment VP

This position is with a financial services organization that partners with Adecco to identify experienced cybersecurity leaders to strengthen its regional third-party risk capabilities. The role focuses on establishing and leading a comprehensive third-party cybersecurity assessment program across the full vendor lifecycle. The successful candidate will be responsible for embedding governance, enhancing visibility into third-party cybersecurity posture, and ensuring that all third-party engagements align with the organization’s cybersecurity, operational resilience, and regulatory expectations. This position requires a strategic leader who can connect technical cybersecurity controls with business risk, coordinate stakeholders across regions, and maintain alignment with regulatory standards such as MAS, BNM, and PDPA.

What Will You Do?

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of a regional third-party cybersecurity assessment programme aligned with regulatory expectations and the enterprise risk appetite.
• Develop, document, and maintain third-party cybersecurity assessment and monitoring procedures and ensure consistent adherence to established processes and procedures across all engagements.
• Oversee onboarding and periodic cybersecurity due diligence assessments and monitoring of third-party cybersecurity posture to identify and evaluate potential security risks.
• Identify control gaps, assess associated risks, and recommend appropriate remediation actions or risk treatment plans, ensuring structured follow-up and closure.
• Track and manage remediation of identified vendor issues, control gaps, and audit findings, coordinating with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely resolution and documentation.
• Lead communication and training initiatives to enhance organisational awareness and capability in managing third-party risks across business units and support functions.
• Support internal audits and regulatory reviews by providing evidence, documentation, and subject matter expertise on third-party cybersecurity processes and controls.
• Provide strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of third-party cybersecurity processes and programs.

Your Skills

• At least 8–10 years of experience in third-party risk management, cybersecurity, information security, or outsourcing governance within complex organizations.
• Strong understanding of third-party risk lifecycle management, including onboarding, due diligence, ongoing monitoring, issue remediation, and offboarding activities.
• Proven track record of managing third-party risk assessments in a leadership capacity, preferably within the financial services industry environment.
• Strong knowledge of third-party risk management frameworks, processes, and best practices, with the ability to apply them in practical, complex scenarios.
• Familiarity with key regulatory compliance standards (e.g., MAS, BNM, PDPA, etc) and their implications for third-party cybersecurity obligations.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in driving governance, standardisation, and regional alignment across multiple teams and jurisdictions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with attractive benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and certification in IT security
• Access to cutting-edge security technologies and methodologies
• Collaborative work environment with experienced security professionals

Interested?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your complete application through our online application platform or via email to our consultant Kevin Francis @ Kevin.Francis@adecco.com

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