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Location
Tokyo, Japan
Working Schedule
Full-Time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Relocation Assistance Available
Yes
Posted Date
01-Jul-2026
Job ID
18771

Description and Requirements

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　＜Recruiter:Shibata＞

＜Job Summary＞

  • We are seeking an Information Security (IS) Risk Governance professional for a leading life insurance company based in Tokyo. 
  • You will be expected to play a critical role in protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the company’s and customers’ information. 
  • You will be expected to provide hands-on work for daily activities while proactively proposing solutions to drive continuous improvement. 
  • You will be expected to promote our IS programs by working closely in the IT organization and with other control functions as well as related businesses, while leveraging AI to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.


＜Responsibilities＞

This position serves the following critical functions within the IS Group. For each area, key responsibilities include assessing, responding to, and driving improvements from an IS Risk Management perspective.

 

  • Maintain policies, procedures, and manuals related to IS.
  • Conduct various IS self-assessments and address identified gaps, including cybersecurity self-assessments based on the Guidelines on Cybersecurity for the Financial Sector, IT Non-Financial Risk Assessments (NFRA), and assessment based on the Technical Safety Management Measures under the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)
  • Continuously enhance IS controls through governance routines.
  • Respond to IS questionnaires from group insurance companies and/or bank customers as part of security due diligence processes.
  • Manage IS issues, including promoting and supporting issue registration, monitoring remediation progress, and preparing and maintaining relevant metrics and reports for stakeholders.
  • Perform IT auditee responsibilities for IT General Controls (ITGC) in US GAAP (SOX) and J-GAAP external IT audits in Japan, including collecting and reviewing relevant documentation and evidence for submission.
  • Monitor regulatory changes and industry trends related to IS and analyze their implications to determine necessary actions.
  • Support PCI DSS-related activities.
  • Proactively communicate and collaborate with local and global stakeholders to execute　Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) activities related to IS.
  • Lead GRC-related initiatives within the IS domain.


＜Requirements (Experience, Skills, Education)＞

  • Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in the IS field. 
  • Ability to prepare accurate reports for all levels of staff in clear and appropriate language, as well as deliver effective oral presentations. 
  • Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members to accomplish tasks. 
  • Strong problem-solving skills. 
  • Willing to learn new things in technologies and IS.
  • Native or equivalent-level proficiency in Japanese and intermediate-level proficiency in English.


＜Preferable ＞

  • Experience in or a strong interest in IT Risk Management areas, including IT security, third-party risk, and emerging technology risk management. 
  • Experience in or a strong interest in the financial services industry, particularly life insurance. 
  • Familiarity with regulatory and industry standards such as NIST CSF, PCI DSS, and FISC.


＜Others＞

Qualification:CISA, CISM, CISSP or similar certification is a plus

Language：

☒　English (☐ Advanced ☒ Intermediate ☐ Basic)　　

☒　Japanese　(☒ Advanced ☐ Intermediate ☐ Basic)  ☐　Not Required
福利厚生

メットライフ生命では、ワークライフバランスと社員の心身の健康を促進する福利厚生を提供しています。社員はフレックスタイム制度、年次有給休暇、特別連続休暇、リフレッシュ休暇等の休暇を利用できます。また、社会保険や団体保険の他、旅行や英会話教室で使える割引も提供しています。柔軟に働けるよう、オフィス勤務と在宅勤務を組み合わせた勤務形態の導入や、短時間勤務制度、また柔軟性のあるドレスコードなども設けています。

Benefits We Offer

MetLife Japan offers a comprehensive benefits package that promotes work-life balance and employee wellbeing. Employees can take advantage of flex time policy and a generous time-off policy, national holidays, annual paid leave, special consecutive leave, and refreshment leave. We also provide full social insurance coverage, a commuting expense reimbursement, group insurance, and discounts on travel and English language lessons. To support work flexibility, employees also have hybrid work options, shortened working hours for parents with children in third grade or below, and a casual dress code. 
メットライフについて

メットライフは、グローバルで展開する金融サービス企業です。個人および法人のお客さまがより確かな未来を築けるよう、保険、年金、社員福利厚生給付、資産管理のサポートを提供しています。1868年に創業したメットライフは、世界40以上の市場で事業を展開し、米国、アジア、中南米、ヨーロッパ、中東において業界をリードしています。

メットライフ生命は、日本初の外資系生命保険会社として、1973年2月に国内での営業を開始しました。当社のPurpose「ともに歩んでゆく。よりたしかな未来に向けて。」は、メットライフが誇るグローバルネットワークと世界中のベストプラクティスを活かし、お客さまのニーズに応え、地域社会との信頼関係を築くという信念を表しています。

メットライフは、New Frontier戦略の一環として、AIを活用し、人を中心に据えた未来を築いています。私たちは、AIを活用して顧客へのサービス向上、地域社会への支援、そして働き方の変革を推進していく中で、好奇心、適応力、そして成長意欲を持つ人材を求めています。メットライフにおいて、AIは、人間の判断力、創造性、継続的な改善を支える責任あるパートナーであり、信頼、インクルージョン、そして長期的な価値の構築に貢献しています。About MetLife

About MetLife


MetLife Inc., through its subsidiaries and affiliates (MetLife), is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help individual and institutional customers build a more confident future. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 markets globally and holds leading positions in the United States, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. 

As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.

MetLife Japan began operations in February 1973 as Japan’s first foreign-owned life insurance company. Our purpose, “Always with you, building a more confident future,” encapsulates our strong commitment to leveraging our global network and best practices worldwide to stand with our customers and build trust with our communities.