The Company
Our client, a prominent listed financial organisation known for its commitment to innovation and robust industry presence, is seeking a dedicated professional to reinforce their IT governance and risk management framework. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a company where operational excellence and regulatory compliance are highly valued.
The Role
As part of the IT Risk team, you will serve as an intermediary in the first and second line of defence, responsible for overseeing the company's IT risk management processes, governance structures, and control mechanisms. This role focuses on proactively managing IT risks, supporting compliance initiatives, and enhancing overall governance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary point of contact for IT risk management within the first line, coordinating with the second and third lines to address any identified issues and facilitate risk mitigation.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to drive initiatives aimed at bolstering risk management practices, assisting with audits, and ensuring the effectiveness of control measures.
- Perform comprehensive assessments of IT risks across operational and strategic dimensions, implementing risk controls and strategies to keep them within the organisation's tolerance.
- Ensure the company's IT operations align with industry regulations, such as MAS TRM/TRMG, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
- Seek out improvement opportunities for IT governance processes and control mechanisms, incorporating best practices and industry standards.
- Conduct routine evaluations and tests of IT controls to verify their effectiveness and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Provide senior management with regular updates on governance activities, risk management performance, and key risk indicators.
- Promote the integration of best practices into IT governance to strengthen the organisation's risk posture.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field.
- Proven experience in IT Governance or risk management, ideally within the financial or payments sector, with a strong understanding of regulatory standards (such as MAS TRM, CCOP).
- Proficiency in IT and cybersecurity operations, as well as governance and compliance functions.
- Industry-recognised certifications (e.g., CGEIT, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC) are advantageous.
- Strong analytical and communication skills, alongside solid project management capabilities.
Application:
If you are an IT risk professional with a keen understanding of governance and compliance frameworks and are ready to make a significant impact in a well-regarded organisation, we invite you to apply.
Please send your updated resume to [Confidential Information]quoting Job Reference A08451
Job Reference No: A08451
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