IT security officer (Assistant Vice President)

Who we are

United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.

Position Description

Opening Job Position : IT Security Officer

We are currently seeking to appoint an IT Security Officer who will be responsible for overseeing key aspects of our IT operations. The primary responsibilities of this role include:

• Managing IT-related projects, maintenance, and support activities.
• Assisting in the implementation, maintenance, and control of critical IT security systems and services.

Business Area

The Paris IT Security Department holds responsibility for the following domains of operation.

Provisioning, maintenance and monitoring of IT support, services and equipment to all users and departments / Developing and maintaining a comprehensive security system that aligns with business objectives and industry best practices. /  Ensuring that adequate physical security controls are implemented, maintained, monitored and reported.

Paris IT Security Department works cross-functionally with IT, legal, risk, and business units to embed security into every layer of technology and operations.

Role Summary - Principal Role

Please find below the key responsibilities associated with the roles

Principal Roles: 

IT Project management. (EMEA / Local Project) 

• Lead and manage IT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business goals, stakeholder expectations, and technical requirements.
• Liaise with 1st line technical support and control implementation of solutions as directed by internal and external parties.

IT local applications ownership

• Liaise with external vendors / Internal support team to ensure good condition on local application. (This involves Implementation / Upgrade / Maintenance)
• Document required procedures/technical information to manage local applications.

IT Facility ownership

• Ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of IT facilities by liaising with Internal / external support.  This involves installation / maintenance / upgrades / Disposal of IT equipment.

IT infrastructure ownership

• Assist in ensuring stability, scalability, and security of the organization's IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, storage, and cloud environment by liaising with Internal / External support team.

Regulatory watch

• Ensure the organization remains informed and compliant with evolving regulatory requirements by proactively monitoring and analysing relevant legal and policy.

On Call Duty on Facility related matter (Out of Business Hour)

• 1st line On-call duty support during out of business hour (Issues on Electrical equipment, water leaks etc..)

Vender management

• Overseeing relationships with external suppliers and service providers to ensure value, compliance, and performance.
• Manage lifecycle of vendor relationships to ensure that external partners deliver goods and services that meet organizational standards for quality, cost, compliance, and performance.

   

Role Summary - Backup Role

Back up Roles: 

Physical security control

• Assist in maintaining reports on physical security related works and access requests with internal and external parties.
• Supervise on-site contractors while maintaining or implementing security, network, server or other physical security related matter.
• Supervises on-site contractors while maintenance or implementation of security, network, server, or other physical security concerns.

End User Support

• Provide IT helpdesk support to officers in all department in Paris office.
• Support and monitor technology infrastructure for all IT related services including but not limited to network and server management, application management and general IT infrastructure such as telephony, PC’s and corporate mobile phones.
• Track, monitor, and escalate tickets issued for IT-related matters

Asset Control

• Manage and maintain the organization's IT asset inventory, ensuring accurate tracking and lifecycle management of hardware and software assets. 
• Assist in ensuring all IT assets are reported, monitored, and disposed of as per applicable policies and procedures.
• Assist in ensuring all IT purchase orders, contracts and invoices are issued, tracked, monitored, and paid for in a timely manner.

BCP Management 

• Assist / manage BCM (Business Continuity Management) on Paris operations with internal / external support / vender / landlord.

Policy-Procedure Management

• Develop, maintain, and enforce IT policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and organizational goals.

Data Governance / Data Protection 

• Assist in establishing and maintaining frameworks, policies, and controls to ensure the integrity, security, and proper use of data across the organization.

IT Service Governance

• • Assist in establishing and overseeing governance frameworks that IT services are delivered efficiently, securely, and in alignment with business objectives.

Competencies

What we offer

For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.

As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:

• Hybrid and flexible working 
• Competitive paid leave days
• Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance 
• Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services  
• Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities 
• Ambitious remuneration package

So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!