技能/経験

■Knowledge/Skills/Competencies Required:

●Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

●Experience:
7+ years of experience in Information Technology, Technology Risk, IT Governance, Controls, or related disciplines within financial services or other highly regulated environments.
7+ years of leadership experience overseeing technology risk, controls, governance, or assurance functions at an enterprise or country level.
Demonstrated experience leading IT risk and control programs covering infrastructure, applications, cyber security, data, and business continuity.
Proven track record of direct engagement with Internal Audit, External Audit, Regulators, and Operational Risk teams, including ownership of audit responses and remediation.
Experience operating within global operating models, coordinating with regional and global stakeholders while addressing local regulatory requirements (e.g., JFSA).
Hands‑on experience managing third‑party / vendor risk, including oversight of outsourced technology services and SaaS providers.
Experience supporting or governing Agile and DevSecOps delivery models while maintaining strong risk and control discipline.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and technology leaders without direct line authority.

●Preferred Experience
Prior experience in insurance, banking, or capital markets environments.
Experience supporting regulatory examinations or supervisory reviews related to IT risk, cyber security, or operational resilience.
Experience participating in or leading Non‑Financial Risk Assessment (NFRA) or equivalent enterprise risk frameworks.
Experience driving technology transformation initiatives (cloud adoption, digital platforms, modernization) with embedded risk controls.


■Knowledge and skills (general and technical):
●Risk, Controls & Governance
Deep understanding of IT risk management frameworks, internal controls, and governance models.
Strong knowledge of technology control domains, including:
Cyber security & information security
Data protection & privacy
Application & infrastructure controls
Identity & access management
Ability to design and implement risk‑based control strategies that balance regulatory compliance with delivery velocity.

●Audit & Regulatory
Strong working knowledge of audit methodologies, issue management, and remediation tracking.
Ability to translate regulatory and policy requirements into practical, executable control activities.
Skilled in preparing executive‑level materials for Audit Committees, Risk Committees, and senior management.

●Technology & Delivery
Solid understanding of modern technology architectures, including cloud, APIs, data platforms, and SaaS environments.
Familiarity with Secure SDLC, DevSecOps, and Agile delivery practices, including control integration into CI/CD pipelines.
Ability to assess technology risks across both legacy and modern platforms.

●Leadership & Influence
Strong management presence with the ability to challenge, influence, and advise senior technology and business leaders.
Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex technical and risk concepts into clear business language.
Demonstrated ability to build trust and partnerships across technology, business, risk, compliance, and audit functions.

●Language & Communication
Business‑level fluency in Japanese and English, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage regulators, auditors, and global stakeholders.

●Certifications (Relevant / Preferred)
One or more: CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control)
ITIL v4 (Foundation or higher)
SAFE Agile or equivalent Agile certification
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■Leadership Competencies
Motivates People: Inspires commitment through clear vision, communication, and adaptable leadership styles.
Creates Partnerships: Builds trusted relationships across global, diverse, and cross‑functional teams.
Grows Talent: Develops and empowers talent to drive engagement, performance, and inclusion.
Models Our Values: Demonstrates MetLife values through accountability, integrity, and ownership.
Drives Results: Sets ambitious goals and delivers outcomes while leading change and continuous improvement.