Cyber Security Assistant Manager

Richemont, one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, has various Houses specializing in jewelry, watches and high-end accessories. Each Maison proudly embodies a tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of them. At the same time, we are committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values ​​of our Houses, through a process of permanent creativity.

MAIN PURPOSE

The Cyber Security Assistant Manager supports the Cyber Security Manager and Richemont Korea in strengthening and overseeing the Group’s cyber risk management posture within the Korea region. This includes proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating cyber risks impacting the Maisons and business operations, in alignment with Group Security standards and regional specificities.

In parallel, the role ensures compliance with the Personal Information Protection Act, the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, and any other relevant decrees, legislation, regulations, and guidelines issued by the Korean Communications Commission in the context of information protection in Korea (“Korea Data Protection Law”). This is achieved in close coordination with relevant stakeholders.

The function serves as a key liaison between the Group Security Organisation, Legal, and other stakeholders—namely the Richemont Group and its Maisons—ensuring alignment between global cyber security strategy, regional cyber risk management priorities, and local regulatory requirements in Korea.

He/she will support the Korea Cyber Security Manager and drive on his/her behalf as the key facilitator and manager in the context the different cyber security risk assessment and management activities.

In this capacity, he/she will closely collaborate with the central Group Security organization, the local Management, the Global  Technology/GRC functions, the Maisons as well as the global communities and the external auditors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the forefront of the Group Security organization and be the proxy of such org to and for the local Business

• Coordinate & Conduct Risk, Compliance and Security assessment efforts with both external and internal stakeholders

  • Specifically, the regular assessments required by the Korean Data Protection Law (Personal Information Protection Act).

• Monitor changes and perform impact analysis of regulatory compliance requirements in Korea

• Establish and maintain trusted relationships with relevant Stakeholders being from Business Unit, Legal, Security, Risk & Compliance and Technology teams (incl. Infrastructure, Enterprise Application & Digital) in the region and beyond

• Ensure communication within the team and towards the business

• Ensure the alignment with group security policy and process

• Provide cyber security awareness trainings to staff

DIMENSION

• A University degree with a major in economics, mathematics, computer science, physics or similar and at least 5 years of experience in the Audit, Risk & Compliance or Cyber Security field

• Knowledge in information security principles and practices

• Understanding of Korean legal context and associated laws and legislations (e.g. PIPA (개인정보보호법))

• Proven hands-on experience in the following areas

  • Policy Making

  • Stakeholder Management

  • Compliance Assessments (e.g. Korea – ISMS)

  • Cyber Security Audits

  • Cyber Security Risk Management

  • Business Level Communication

• Technology knowledge

• Hands-on experience in Risk Management

• Experience working in large international environment/ international teams

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

• Fluent in Korean and English

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