Security Specialist (Product Security - Digital Bank)

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. 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. Responsibilities and Duties 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 and Experience 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 and Experience 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 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. 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. Selection Process Casual interview/Document Screening ↓ First interview (Depending on the position, there may be a technical assignment before the interview.) ↓ Several interviews (The number of interviews depends on the position. We will request you to take an aptitude assessment.) ↓ Final interview (We may ask for a reference check before or after the interview.) ↓ Job offer/Offer meeting ※The process may be subject to change depending on the case. ■ About the Aptitude Test It is a simple web-based survey taking around 20 minutes to complete. ■ What are reference checks? Money Forward may ask for your cooperation with reference checks using a reference check service tool. We believe that mutual understanding is limited to the selection process alone. Therefore, we would like to gather information about you from your supervisor and colleagues at your current or former company to ensure a more reliable match and facilitate your early success after joining our company. ※We do not make employment decisions based solely on the contents of reference checks.  ※The fact that you are in the selection process with us will not be disclosed to referees.