Security Specialist (Product Security - Digital Bank)
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Overview
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 Security Specialist - Product Security 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.
Responsibilities
- This position leverages knowledge and experience in coding, infrastructure, etc., to collaborate with developers and information systems personnel to maintain and enhance the security of the digital bank. As a Product Security Specialist, you will promote the following tasks in collaboration with security specialists:
- Establishing security guardrails for cloud environments
- In-house security consulting: Providing technical advice on security to in-house developers, architecture reviews, etc.
- Development of security-related tools and scripts
- Implementation and deployment of frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls
- Implementation of DevSecOps, including K8s, Docker, CI/CD
Required Skills
- Basic understanding of computer science, including networks, OS, data structures, cryptographic theory
- Development experience in any programming language or practical experience in security-by-design
- Knowledge or experience in any of the following
- Vulnerability assessment
- Cloud security
- Experience in building and operating DevSecOps
- Experience in building and operating security solutions such as WAF, IDS/IPS, SIEM
Preferred Skills
- Experience in CTF
- Experience in bug hunting, obtaining CVEs
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, OSCP, GCIH
- Deep understanding of authentication and authorization, OIDC, OAuth
- Experience in security-related work in the financial or Fintech industry, such as FISC
- Experience in AI development and/or experience in using AI tools to improve development processes.
- Money Forward recently announced our AI Strategy roadmap which focuses on improving AI-driven operational efficiencies, as well as integrating AI agents into our products to deliver better value to our users. (More information here)
- Language Requirements
- Fluent in English
- Attractions of This Position
- A highly challenging environment as a security specialist, creating a new digital bank from scratch in collaboration with Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
- An opportunity to leverage your experience and expertise in a business that has no precedent in impacting the world
- A role that offers significant responsibility and a sense of accomplishment, as you will not only plan and design security measures but also consider and execute the cybersecurity strategy of the new company yourself.
- Environment
- At Money Forward, we provide an environment where we can create world-class services together, and we look forward to welcoming you.
- Provided PC Specs: Latest CPU-equipped PC (MacOS or Windows). Custom PC orders and upgrades to the latest OS are possible based on business requirements.
- Money Forward Library: A library system with free lending, from technical books to management books. Desired books can be purchased at company expense.
- Referral Driven: Coverage of recruitment meal expenses. Referral reward system.
- Conference Participation Support: Partial company coverage for participation in domestic and international conferences such as RubyKaigi and Google I/O.
About Money Forward
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.
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