Business Information Security Officer

Company Overview

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.

Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.

The Business Information Security Officer (BISO) for the Asia-Pacific region (APAC) acts as the delegate of the IBKR Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in support of IBKR affiliates and branches in Australia, Japan, Singapore, India, and other APAC countries where IBKR operates, and ensures that IBKR Group security policies and controls are properly implemented and suitably informed by relevant regional laws and regulations, as well as remain responsive to regional clients’ needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain information security policies, standards, and procedures for IBKR APAC affiliates in line with the IBKR Group policies.


• Ensure that all regulatory guidance and requirements pertinent to cybersecurity in the APAC region are properly reflected in the policies and supported by relevant and effective controls.


• Facilitate the implementation of policies, standards, and procedures, and track compliance as part of the Group-wide policy and controls assurance effort.


• Maintain a security risk register and track corresponding remediation activities.


• Serve as a cybersecurity liaison with regulatory bodies, supervising authorities, external auditors, clients, and other stakeholders in the region.


• Support and inform regional affiliates’ executive management and boards of directors on matters of cybersecurity.


• Support internal and external cybersecurity audits and assessments.


• Contribute to security initiatives at the Group level as may be required.

Qualification & Skills:

• Minimum of 7 years of Information Security experience


• Experience working for a global firm in a highly regulated industry, preferably financial sector


• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts and technologies


• Familiarity with pertinent cybersecurity and data protection requirements and regulations for the financial industry


• Familiarity with common security frameworks and standards, including NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC 27001:27013, CIS CSC


• Prior experience in at least one of the following technology areas:




• Application development


• Network engineering or operations


• System administration


• Database management




• Superior analytical abilities and problem-solving skills


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• University Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.

Company Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant


• Excellent health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, specialist and in-patient  


• Competitive package of Annual Leave


• Daily lunch ordered in house with fully stocked kitchen


• Modern offices with multi-monitor setups


• Great work life balance


• Unique opportunity to gain exposure to global financial products, markets and clientele


• Opportunities for career progression and job scope expansion in a global company with growing local presence


• Hybrid work arrangement role permitting