Strategic IT Leadership Opportunity: Driving Digital Transformation Across Multiple International Markets
Roles/Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive IT strategies for seven key Asia-Pacific markets
- Analyze and resolve critical IT challenges across international business units
- Implement comprehensive cybersecurity management protocols
- Coordinate IT governance and vendor management initiatives
- Monitor and optimize technological infrastructure and systems
Required skills
- Native or fluent proficiency in English and Japanese
- Minimum 20 years total IT experience, of which minimum 10 years in IT or cybersecurity management roles
- At least 5 years in senior leadership positions (director level or above)
- Proven track record in system development, maintenance, and operational management
- Extensive cybersecurity implementation experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage international vendor relationships
- Proven experience managing multinational organizational structures
- Deep understanding of Japanese corporate environments
*Please note visa sponsorship is not available for candidates outside of Japan
Preferred skills
- Previous experience in:
- Financial services and leasing industries
- Chief Information Officer (CIO) level roles
- Global and Asia-Pacific regional leadership positions
- Multi-domain technological expertise (infrastructure, applications, security, strategy)
- Digital transformation initiatives
- Project management
- Additional Asian language capabilities
Personal Attributes
- Exceptional communication and negotiation capabilities
- Strong problem-solving and self-management skills
- Proactive and independent thinking
- Ability to bridge business and technological domains
- Strategic and logical reasoning
- Self-starter with high initiative
- Articulate and precise communication skills
About our client
A publicly-listed global financial services powerhouse with a robust international presence, this organization specializes in innovative leasing, banking, insurance, and investment solutions. With operations spanning seven countries across Asia-Pacific, they are committed to technological excellence and digital transformation. Their forward-thinking approach emphasizes cutting-edge IT strategies, cybersecurity, and adaptive business models.
Employment Details
Contract Duration: 1-3 years (renewable). This is in principle a permanent position, but in order to employ the person as a specialist in their field, and eliminate the need to rotate through the organization, the employment takes the shape of a direct contract.
Location: hybrid
International travel required
Compensation determined based on experience and organizational standards
