Senior IT Compliance Officer

A leading financial organisation in Bangkok is seeking an experienced Senior IT Compliance Officer to strengthen IT governance, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance across the organisation. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure IT systems, infrastructure, and operational processes comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.

You will join a collaborative and knowledgeable team dedicated to continuous improvement, risk management, and operational resilience. The organisation offers a supportive working environment, professional development opportunities, and flexible working arrangements, making this an excellent opportunity for professionals passionate about IT compliance, cybersecurity, and governance.

What you'll do:
• Ensure that all IT systems, infrastructure, and operational processes comply with relevant regulatory requirements, cybersecurity standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, and internal governance policies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust IT compliance controls, policies, procedures, and governance frameworks tailored to the organisation’s needs.
• Conduct comprehensive IT and cybersecurity risk assessments to identify control gaps and recommend effective remediation actions that enhance security posture.
• Review system access controls, user privileges, security configurations, and data protection measures to ensure alignment with best practices and regulatory expectations.
• Support both internal and external audits by preparing documentation, facilitating penetration testing activities, vulnerability assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Monitor IT security incidents closely and ensure appropriate escalation, reporting, and corrective actions are completed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with IT, Infrastructure, Security teams as well as business stakeholders to ensure compliance requirements are effectively implemented throughout the organisation.
• Maintain accurate IT compliance documentation including audit evidence, risk registers, policy records, and other essential materials for regulatory review.
• Track remediation activities diligently while following up on audit findings, compliance gaps, and security recommendations to drive continuous improvement.
• Support awareness initiatives related to IT governance, cybersecurity compliance, and information security best practices across the organisation.

What you bring:
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems or a related field is required for this role.
• Minimum five years’ experience in IT compliance, cybersecurity, IT audit or information security functions within regulated industries such as banking or financial services is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, COBIT as well as familiarity with SEC regulations and financial sector compliance requirements.
• Good understanding of key IT security concepts such as access control management, identity management systems, vulnerability management strategies, data protection protocols and incident response procedures.
• Experience supporting audits—both internal and external—risk assessments as well as compliance reviews alongside active participation in cybersecurity monitoring processes.
• Proficiency with Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) tools or processes is highly desirable for this position.
• Understanding of cloud security compliance principles along with infrastructure security practices relevant to modern enterprise environments.
• Professional certifications such as CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor are advantageous but not mandatory.
• Excellent analytical skills combined with strong problem-solving abilities; adept at documentation tasks; effective communication skills; proven stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to work dependably both independently and collaboratively, manage multiple priorities efficiently, perform effectively within a supportive yet fast-paced environment.

What sets this company apart:
This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to creating a secure digital environment through robust governance practices. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities that accommodate diverse lifestyles while generous training programmes empower continual learning.

What's next:
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on organisational resilience by advancing cybersecurity compliance standards then this is your moment—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

Due to the high volume of applications, our team will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Robert Walters Recruitment (Thailand) Limited
Recruitment License No.: น. 1188 / 2551