IT Governance, Risk, Compliance

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between first line of defense and second/third lines for all matters related to IT risk, audit, and regulatory compliance

• Collaborate with risk and compliance teams to implement strategic initiatives that strengthen technology risk management and align with regulatory expectations and industry best practices

• Identify, assess, and escalate emerging technology risks through the organisations risk management frameworkincluding incident reporting, risk event tracking, and follow-up action plans

• Provide expert advisory support to internal stakeholders on IT security and regulatory obligations, ensuring alignment with policies and risk appetite

• Coordinate and support internal teams in conducting regulatory and compliance self-assessments, risk awareness programs, and training sessions

• Facilitate activities such as risk and control self-assessments (RCSA), KRI monitoring, incident tracking, and service availability reviews

• Partner with business and technology teams to streamline and enhance IT risk management processes and governance frameworks

• Manage end-to-end IT-related audits and regulatory inspections, including preparation of documentation, responses to information requests, and participation in regulatory engagements

• Work with key stakeholders to review audit findings, define remediation plans, and ensure timely closure of issues

• Drive communication and awareness of new IT and cyber-related policies and standards across relevant teams

• Offer subject matter expertise on IT and cyber risk matters and contribute to enterprise-wide risk and control strategies

• Prepare periodic and ad-hoc reports for senior management and regulators

• Proactively identify opportunities to innovate, automate, and optimise risk management processes and reporting

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in IT Governance, Risk Management, or a related field

• Exposure to financial services or regulated industries, with working knowledge of MAS regulations, CCOP, or equivalent regulatory frameworks

• Background in IT or Cybersecurity operations, governance, compliance, or audit

• Strong familiarity with frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, MAS TRM guidelines, and relevant legislation (e.g., PS Act)

• Professional certifications such as CGEIT, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, or equivalent are advantageous

• Excellent project and time management capabilities, with a proactive problem-solving mindset

• Detail-oriented, able to handle multiple deadlines and high-pressure environments

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Effective communicator with strong presentation and business writing abilities

• Solid understanding of control design and process management, capable of conducting in-depth investigations into risk or control issues

Originally posted on Himalayas