Technology Manager (Information Security)

About Revolut

People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 45+ million customers get more from their money every day.

As we continue our lightning-fast growth,‌ 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 10,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.

About the role

Our Technology team isn’t just one of the best in the industry. It’s one of the best in the world. And we’re proud of it. It’s our driving force — our engine.

From building a new financial backend to creating an innovative app, there’s nothing they can’t do. Our Technology team isn’t here to fix legacy systems — it’s here to build world-class financial features from the ground up that’ll be used by millions of people around the world 🌎

We're looking for an IT Change Manager to join Revolut Japan in order to manage projects and collaborate with Technology, Operations, and Product teams. A brilliant problem solver who's passionate about IT systems, networks, and related technologies.

Up for the challenge? Let’s get in touch 🚀

What you’ll be doing

• Collaborating with the Global Information Security team, working towards the maturity, automation, and scalability of InfoSec and IT operations controls in Japan
• Developing and delivering strategies, methodologies, communications, and training plans to raise awareness of information security
• Localising Revolut Japan’s InfoSec and IT policies and procedures in line with local and Group HQ regulations
• Developing, implementing, and executing the operational and tactical goals to meet strategic KPIs within Japan’s Technology team
• Identifying and assessing the impact of information security risks on projects, and developing mitigation and risk acceptance strategies
• Building solid working relationships with local regulators
• Overseeing outsourced activities to ensure compliance against local and Group HQ regulations
• Conducting and completing third-party security risk assessments and contract reviews
• Delivering information security risk insights to the Board and Executive committees, including data-driven risk reports and monitoring metrics (KRIs, BCIs)

What you'll need

• 4+ years of end-to-end experience in InfoSec and IT operations
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure (Cloud), software, hardware, data flows, change control, etc. and the impact of these on an organisation’s posture, security policies, and operational resilience arrangements
• Experience working with Security MSPs and Outsourced model for technology services
• The ability to apply knowledge to contribute to the risk discussions related to Japan’s product roadmap
• An understanding of the hierarchy of technology, operations, security policies and standards, policy compliance, and oversight processes
• The ability to adapt messages to an audience and expectations while interacting with 1LOD and other stakeholders
• A great understanding of Japanese financial services regulations as well as a moderate understanding of other regulatory frameworks (DORA, GDPR, etc.)
• Experience performing IT audits or working in 1LOD as a Technology Risk Manager in a financial services or technology firm
• Expertise in industry and regulatory standards related to technology and security (SOX, SOC2, ISO, COBIT, ITIL, etc.)

Nice to have

• Technology and change delivery experience at a leading/global consultancy firm
• Experience building and/or scaling up the technology function of a financial services institution or fintech
• Bilingual in English and Japanese
• Proficiency in SQL and/or Python

Building a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

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