Director, Cybersecurity (Governance, AI Trust and Assurance)

About the role

Temasek is hiring a Director, Cybersecurity (Governance, AI Trust and Assurance) to report to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). The role leads the Governance and Oversight function within the Cybersecurity Department and shapes Temasek's Cyber Trust & Assurance capabilities, enabling secure and resilient adoption of digital, AI and emerging technologies. It also carries a concurrent appointment as Business Information Security Officer (BISO), advising assigned Business Units on their technology strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Governance and Oversight team and set the strategic direction for enterprise cyber governance, independent assurance and risk oversight, including AI security and emerging technology.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity, AI security, technology risk and assurance frameworks, policies, standards and controls, and advise senior management and governance committees.
• Partner with Business Units as BISO, engaging early in digital, AI and emerging technology initiatives and translating business objectives into risk-informed cyber priorities.
• Lead governance, risk assessment and independent assurance of AI systems, models, autonomous agents and emerging technologies, including threat monitoring and generative and agentic AI.
• Maintain enterprise cyber and AI risk registers, run independent reviews and assurance activities, and produce risk indicators and executive reporting.
• Lead, coach and develop the Governance and Oversight team, and promote sharing of practices with partners, peers and government agencies.

Required profile

• At least 12 years of experience in cybersecurity, technology risk, governance, assurance, security architecture, digital transformation, consulting or related fields, with significant leadership responsibility.
• Proven track record leading enterprise cybersecurity governance, risk and assurance in a complex organisation.
• Experience partnering with business leaders, Boards, governance committees, regulators and external stakeholders.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and driving enterprise-wide change.
• Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, AI/Machine Learning, Technology Risk or a related discipline.
• Experience in financial services, investment management, technology or other regulated, internationally connected environments is advantageous.

Required skills

• Strong expertise in cybersecurity governance, enterprise risk management, resilience, assurance and control effectiveness.
• Broad understanding of security architecture, cloud, applications, identity, data protection, cyber defence and third-party risk.
• Deep expertise in AI security and assurance, including Generative AI, Large Language Models, Agentic AI, model governance, adversarial threats and AI supply-chain risk.
• Familiarity with MAS TRM, NIST and ISO standards; certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CCSP, CGEIT, CDPSE or AI governance credentials are advantageous.