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Channel Talk

AI-powered customer messaging and CRM platform

Chief Information Security Officer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Expert
Seoul, South Korea
Hybrid
Cybersecurity

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 5 years of hands-on experience in corporate information security and privacy protection.
  • Experience preparing for and maintaining information security certifications such as ISMS and ISO 27001.
  • Experience responding to relevant laws and regulations, including the Personal Information Protection Act and the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection.
  • Experience operating and designing security in cloud environments, particularly SaaS.
  • Technical understanding of IT infrastructure, including systems and networks.
  • Ability to lead collaboration across diverse organizations.
  • Ability to respond to problem situations promptly and accurately.
  • Team-building experience or leadership potential.
Responsibilities
  • Build the information security team responsible for protecting the Channel Talk service and customer information, and raise the company-wide security level.
  • Review operation records for information systems and security systems against regulatory and certification standards.
  • Operate security solutions, coordinate with vendors, and improve and test policies.
  • Manage personal-information subcontractors and carry out administrative procedures.
  • Develop monthly, quarterly, annual, and mid- to long-term security activity plans and strategies, and monitor implementation.
  • Monitor amendments to relevant regulations and design certification response strategies.
  • Maintain existing certifications (ISMS and ISO 27001, 27701, 27017, and 27018) and pursue additional certifications.
  • Evaluate and test new security solutions, and design architectures and operating policies.
  • Respond to external inspections and audits by customers and regulators.
  • Attend sales meetings, review customer security requirements, and propose best practices.
  • Plan and coordinate improvements to Channel Talk security features.
  • Plan and deliver security training for new hires and job groups, as well as annual information security training.
  • Plan company-wide security awareness campaigns.
Desired Qualifications
  • Hold an ISMS-P certification auditor qualification.
  • Have researched and responded to privacy policies in domestic and overseas markets, including the United States and Europe.
  • Have established a team related to information security compliance.
  • Have experience communicating with customers.

About the company

Channel Talk is an AI-powered customer-messaging and CRM platform that provides a website chat widget, a unified inbox for customer conversations, AI chatbots and automation, CRM marketing, and team messaging with integrations for channels like WhatsApp. Conversations from the chat widget feed into a unified inbox where AI bots can respond and automate tasks, while CRM tools manage campaigns and contacts and team messaging supports internal coordination. It stands out by pairing cross-channel messaging, automation, and CRM features in one platform with a regional focus on Southeast and East Asia, and it originated from Walk Insights analytics tools before shifting to customer-communication software. The goal is to help businesses improve customer engagement and support by centralizing conversations, automating routine tasks, and coordinating marketing and sales across channels.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$43.7M

Headquarters

Seoul, South Korea

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • July 2026 Qoo10 integration expands distribution across major Japanese marketplace workflows.
  • August 2026 Bカート partnership widens B2B commerce reach and ALF usage.
  • January 2025 funding and 2026 voice improvements support Voice ALF commercialization.

What critics are saying

  • Intercom Fin, Zendesk AI, and Gorgias AI attack Channel Talk's core support-automation budget.
  • ALF phone remains beta in 2026, delaying enterprise migrations and expansion deals.
  • Salesforce absorbing Intercom would squeeze pricing power and make Channel Talk a niche tool.

What makes Channel Talk unique

  • ALF spans chat and voice, with IVR and task automation across channels.
  • 2026 integrations with Qoo10 and Bカート deepen Channel Talk's EC workflow moat.
  • 24万社超 adoption and 98% retention signal sticky SMB and midmarket usage.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Phone/Internet Stipend

Company News

BRIDGE
Jan 28th, 2025
Channel Corp Raises 1.1 Billion Yen

Channel Corporation, developer of the AI chat service "Channel Talk" for EC and B2B, raised ¥1.1 billion, bringing total funding to ¥5.1 billion. The round was led by Bon Angels Venture Partners, with participation from Laguna Investment and Altos Ventures. "Channel Talk" is used by over 180,000 companies, boasting a 98% retention rate. The AI agent function "ALF" was released in November 2024, with 1,000 companies implementing it, and plans for "Voice ALF" are underway.

BRIDGE
Jan 27th, 2025
Channel Corporation raises ¥1.1 billion funding

Channel Corporation, the developer of the AI chat service "Channel Talk" for EC and B2B services, announced on the 24th that it has raised ¥1.1 billion in a funding round led by existing investor Bon Angels Venture Partners, with participation from Laguna Investment and new investor Altos Ventures. This brings their total funding to ¥5.1 billion. The service is used by over 180,000 companies globally, with a 98% retention rate. The new AI agent feature "ALF" will be officially released in November 2024.

PR TIMES
Jan 24th, 2025
Channel Talk raises 1.1 billion yen

Channel Corporation, the operator of the all-in-one AI business messenger "Channel Talk," has raised ¥1.1 billion in new funding, bringing its total funding to ¥5.1 billion. The round was led by existing investor BonAngels Venture Partners, with participation from Laguna Investment and new investor Altos Ventures. The funds will be used for further AI development, including the "Voice ALF" feature. Channel Talk is expanding its AI capabilities to enhance customer support and plans to increase hiring.

WOWTALE
Jan 13th, 2025
Channel Corp Secures $8.5M for AI Expansion

Channel Corp, the company behind AI business messenger Channel Talk, raised $8.5M in funding, totaling $39.3M. The round was led by BonAngels Venture Partners, with Laguna Investment and Altos Ventures. The funds will develop Voice ALF, an AI voice solution, and support global expansion. Channel Corp operates in 22 countries, with 25% of revenue from global markets, and established a U.S. subsidiary in 2022. CEO Siwon Choi aims to position the company as a leading SaaS provider globally.

Maeil Business Newspaper
Oct 28th, 2024
Korea's No. 1 Economic Media

Channel Corporation announced on the 28th that it has launched an interactive voice response (IVR) function that allows users to design phone consultation scenarios without development knowledge on Internet phones provided by the all-in-one AI business messenger "Channel Talk."