Cyber Security Business Development Manager

Location:
Seoul, South Korea
Business:
Accelerator
Position type:
Full Time
Contract type:
Time Limited Employee
Job ID:
7911
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Overview

About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About The Accelerator

We rapidly nurture successful businesses and services that will shape the future of assurance. The Accelerator operates a portfolio of units undergoing significant growth, chiefly through acquisitions and partnerships. The Accelerator acts as a greenhouse for a strategically selected portfolio of businesses, each of which serves different industries and markets. The portfolio benefits from dedicated support to rapidly grow through organic means, as well as through acquisitions and partnerships. Three business units were housed in the Accelerator in 2022: Cyber Security, Digital Health, and Inspection.

About the role

Position title: Cyber Security Business Development Manager
Employment type: 2 years of Time-limited employment
Location: Seoul, South Korea

DNV Accelerator
We rapidly nurture successful businesses and services that will shape the future of assurance. The Accelerator operates a portfolio of units undergoing significant growth, chiefly through acquisitions and partnerships. The Accelerator acts as a greenhouse for a strategically selected portfolio of businesses, each of which serves different industries and markets. The portfolio benefits from dedicated support to rapidly grow through organic means, as well as through acquisitions and partnerships. Three business units were housed in the Accelerator in 2022: Cyber Security, Digital Health, and Inspection.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
DNV is seeking a Cyber Security Business Development Manager to support the growth of our cybersecurity business in Korea.

Working within Functional Safety, The Accelerator, you will play a key role in building market awareness, developing customer relationships, and identifying new business opportunities across multiple industry sectors. While the primary focus of this role will initially be the maritime industry, the successful candidate will also support business development activities in other industrial sectors as market opportunities emerge.

As digitalization, connectivity, automation, and cyber threats continue to reshape industries, organizations are seeking practical and effective ways to strengthen cyber resilience while meeting increasingly complex regulatory and operational requirements. This role will help position DNV as a trusted cybersecurity partner by bringing our expertise and services to customers across Korea.

Success in this role will require a strong understanding of the maritime industry, a commercial mindset, and an entrepreneurial approach to developing new business opportunities. You will work closely with local and global DNV experts to build market presence, develop customer relationships, and support the long-term growth of DNV's cybersecurity business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business development and sales activities for DNV's cybersecurity services in Korea.
• Establish and grow DNV's market presence within the maritime sector, while supporting opportunities in other industry segments as appropriate.
• Identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities with shipyards, shipping companies, offshore operators, ports, maritime equipment manufacturers, and other industrial customers.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to support sustainable business growth.
• Engage with customer leadership teams to understand business challenges, cyber risks, and compliance requirements.
• Promote DNV's cybersecurity services through customer meetings, industry events, conferences, and professional networks.
• Collaborate closely with technical experts and service delivery teams to develop customer-focused solutions.
• Contribute to service portfolio development by identifying market trends and translating customer needs into business opportunities.
• Monitor cyber security, digitalization, and industry developments across maritime and other target sectors.
• Identify and support cross-selling opportunities across DNV Business Areas.
• Support marketing initiatives and go-to-market activities.
• Maintain accurate sales pipeline management and forecasting.

What we offer

• Flexible work schedule with hybrid/selective working opportunities for better work-life balance
• Generous paid leaves (annual paid leave, special paid leave)
• Pension and insurance policies (corporate life insurance, local group insurance, travel insurance, retirement pension)
• Additional benefits (meal allowance, transportation allowance, holiday bonus, tuition assistance for children, annual medical check-up, long service awards)
• Competitive salary along with profit share

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

About you

Required:
• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in Engineering, Maritime Studies, Business, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in business development, sales, account management, or commercial roles within the maritime industry.
• Strong understanding of the Korean maritime market and ecosystem.
• Demonstrated experience working with shipyards, shipping companies, offshore operators, ports, or maritime equipment manufacturers.
• Proven ability to develop new business opportunities and build long-term customer relationships.
• Strong commercial mindset and business development capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented.
• Fluency in both Korean and English.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Preferred:
• Experience in cyber security, OT security, industrial cyber security, digital transformation, or related consulting services.
• Understanding of maritime cyber security regulations and industry standards.
• Experience selling technical, consulting, certification, assurance, or risk-management services.
• Existing network within the Korean maritime industry.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, GICSP, IEC 62443, or equivalent will be an advantage.

Personal Attributes:
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building new business opportunities.
• Customer-centric and commercially driven.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Collaborative team player who enjoys working across cultures and business functions.
• Strong learning agility and interest in emerging cyber security technologies.
• Committed to DNV's purpose, vision, and values.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.

Benefits

Please note that some benefits may vary depending on location, business area, and employment terms. Please confirm with your recruiter.

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Insurance

Taking care of you with travel, life, and accident insurance.

Pension Schemes

We care about your long-term financial security and prioritize pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values.

Professional Development

We believe in the 70/20/10 learning model, where 70% of your learning comes from performing your everyday tasks and working on different projects, new areas and initiatives to gain new skills. 20% from working with others and mentoring and the rest from formal education.

Hybrid Working

Adapting to the changing world of work around the world.

Purpose-led organization

You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.

Supportive and caring culture

We offer opportunities to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, organizes after-work events and informal meetings throughout the year.

Attractive rewards

We focus on work/life balance and offer employees flexible working hours and workplace, annual vacation allowance, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

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Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

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Application Process

FAQs

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. We’ve put together answers to the questions we’re asked most often to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Whether you're curious about our recruitment process, benefits or career growth and development, you should find the information below.

How can I find job openings that fit my skills and interests?

Explore our official job search page where you can use filters such as job type, location, and department to find roles that best match your qualifications and career aspirations.

What’s your application process like?

You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require (i.e. university diplomas/transcripts; visas; previous employment reference letters). Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing. 

Is your recruitment process designed to be inclusive and accessible?

Yes, it is. We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We’re happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Share the details of what you need within your application.

What types of interviews might I undergo?

Depending on your role, our interview process may include initial phone screenings, video conferences, and in-person interviews, focusing on both your technical abilities and our shared values. You can ask your recruiter specifically about the interview process for your role. 

How long does the hiring process typically take from application to decision?

The timeline can vary but we make every effort to reply to each candidate as soon as possible and keep everyone up-to-date with where they are in the recruitment process.

How do I know if a recruitment contact is legitimately from your company?

Official communication will come from our verified company email addresses. Carefully check any suspicious looking emails and if you have any doubts, don’t engage.

Are there any fees involved in your recruitment process?

No, we do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications and interviews are free of charge, we will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments – please be wary of any requests for payment as these are likely scams.

What should I do if I suspect a job scam?

If you encounter suspicious job postings or recruitment practices, do not provide personal information and contact your recruiter as soon as possible. We take these matters seriously. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments part of our recruitment process.

Does DNV complete background checks?

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.

Please ask your recruiter for further details. 

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Disclaimer

Please beware of recruitment scams that pretend to be from DNV or its employees. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments as part of our recruitment process.