Security Specialist - Corporate Security, Digital Bank, Tokyo

Overview

Under the mission of "Money Forward. Move your life forward," Money Forward aims to resolve the financial concerns and anxieties of individuals and businesses through the power of technology. We have partnered with Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation to establish a new company in preparation for the launch of a new digital bank.

We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Device Management specialist as part of this initiative. *Based on the press release announced on April 16, 2025. ※ This position involves employment with Money Forward, Inc., and a secondment to the new company (SMBC Money Forward Bank Preparatory Corporation). The evaluation system and employee benefits will follow the policies of Money Forward, Inc.

About Us

We are a startup team partnering with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation to establish a new digital bank. This initiative aims to deliver more user-friendly, cost-effective, and timely financial services, providing an innovative back-office experience and creating financial flows that contribute to the growth of the Japanese economy.

Main Responsibilities

In this position, you will leverage your knowledge and experience in designing and building major internal systems such as CASB, DLP, MDM, and EDR, as well as SaaS security design and operational improvements to collaborate with developers and IT staff to maintain and improve security at the new company.

Information gathering, understanding of latest technologies, and verification for major vendors such as Microsoft Operational management of tools such as EDR, CASB, and MDM Security risk management for internal systems and the use of external SaaS Construction of controls compliant with security guidelines Security incident response for internal systems Implementation and promotion of device security measures Implementation and deployment of frameworks such as NIST CSF and CIS Benchmark Required Skills and Experience Basic understanding of computer science, including networks, operating systems, data structures, and cryptography Development experience in at least one programming language Professional English communication skills Hands-on experience in building and operating internal systems (CASB, DLP, MDM, EDR, Entra ID, etc.) Preferred Skills and Experience Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, OSCP, or GCIH Deep understanding of authentication and authorization, including OIDC and OAuth Experience in security-related operations within the financial or FinTech sectors, such as compliance with FISC standards Experience in AI development and/or experience in using AI tools to improve development processes.

Money Forward is at a major turning point, shifting "from Cloud to AI. We are currently driving "AX (AI Transformation)"—the next step beyond DX—with the goal of providing "Digital Workers," where AI agents autonomously execute tasks. As we enter a phase of evolving into Japan's No. 1 back-office AI company by integrating AI agents into all of our products in the future, we are looking for individuals who can contribute to AI-driven development and value creation.(More information here) Language Requirements Japanese:

Fluent English:

Fluent Who We’re Looking For Strong empathy and alignment with Money Forward's Mission and Vision Interest in expanding business possibilities through technology Find fulfillment in supporting engineers' growth and contributing to the organization Desire to contribute to delivering value to users through security Enjoy working with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and values Ability to not only identify issues, but also take the initiative to drive solutions Work Environment At Money Forward, we provide an environment where we can create world-class services together, and we are looking forward to welcoming you.

Provided PC Specs

• We provide PCs equipped with the latest CPUs (MacOS or Windows).
• Custom-made PCs tailored to business requirements and replacements with the latest OS are also possible.

Money Forward Library

• We have a library system where you can freely borrow books, ranging from technical books to management books.
• Desired books can be purchased at the company's expense.

Referral Driven

• We cover the cost of recruitment meals.
• There is a referral reward system.

Conference Participation Support

The company partially covers participation in domestic and international conferences, such as RubyKaigi and Google I/O.