Security Risk Analyst

Job Description: Dentsu is a global leader in integrated growth and transformation, driving sustainable solutions and innovation for some of the world's most influential brands. Founded in 1901, dentsu operates in approximately 120 countries with a team of approximately 68,000 employees, and boasts a network of world-class brands, including Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect, Merkle, and more. These brands, each with deep expertise in media, creativity, and digital, collaborate to deliver integrated growth solutions that create lasting, meaningful impact. As we look toward the future, dentsu is focused on Innovating to impact—fostering collaboration, creativity, and cutting-edge technology to drive real, transformative change. What your typical day will look like: As a Security Risk Analyst, you’ll support the assessment, management, and reporting of cyber security risk across dentsu International. You’ll help operate the global security risk management framework, manage risk registers and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), and provide actionable insight to support informed decision‑making and effective oversight of risk reduction activities. You’ll work closely with technology and global functions and support governance forums, reporting into the Head of Security Risk, Policy & Controls. Core responsibilities include: Coordinate and manage security risk assessments using established risk management frameworks, ensuring risks, issues, and policy exceptions are identified, assessed, and treated appropriately. Maintain global security risk registers, issue logs, and supporting documentation, ensuring accuracy, governance compliance, and audit readiness. Monitor, manage, and report on Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), risk trends, emerging threats, and remediation progress, escalating concerns where necessary. Produce risk reporting and insights for senior stakeholders, governance committees, and security forums to support informed decision-making. Lead security issue management activities and collaborate with risk owners, technology teams, and business functions to drive effective risk mitigation and control improvements. Promote adoption of security risk management processes, provide guidance on risk management platforms, and support continuous improvement of risk governance practices across global markets. A bit about you: Proven experience in security risk management, assurance, and control assessments within medium to large enterprise environments. Strong understanding of information security across people, process, and technology domains, with knowledge of security and enterprise risk management frameworks. Experienced in managing risk registers, KRIs, remediation tracking, and governance reporting through GRC platforms and related technologies. Confident communicator with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language and influence stakeholders at all levels. Self-motivated and proactive professional with strong organisational skills, a continuous improvement mindset, and a commitment to developing expertise within the information security and risk management field; security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC) are advantageous. What’s in it for you: Flexible hybrid working arrangement. The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change 3 whole company Wellness days off per year for you to switch off and take your day, your way Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University Be part of a global network that truly invests in recognising performance with via our Never Before Awards, and social impact, including having a clearly mapped path to becoming net zero Dentsu Values Will live the dentsu 8 Ways at all times: We Dream Loud, We Inspire Change, We Team Without Limits, We All Lead, We Make It Real, We Climb High, We Choose Excitement, We Are A Force For Good. Inclusion and Diversity We’re proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won’t define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. That’s what we care about. So, whether you’re joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone. Keeping connected Please visit our website to find out more and connect with us on social. www.dentsu.com *Please include an updated CV in your application. **We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified. Location: Kuala Lumpur Brand: Global Technology Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent Can’t find a suitable job? Sign up for job alerts tailored to your interests and be first in line for new opportunities. About dentsu For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way. Find out more about us Who we are Our Social Impact Our work