IT Governance Manager (Risk and Compliance) (Banking)

Classy Wheeler Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking an IT Governance Manager to develop and enhance IT governance frameworks. The successful candidate will oversee the implementation of governance policies, facilitate communication across departments, and ensure compliance with regulations. Applicants must have at least 5 years of relevant experience and possess a university degree in Information Technology. Fluency in English and Chinese is required, with Mandarin as a plus. This is a secondment contract located in Hong Kong.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT management or governance.
• Extensive experience in system recovery and resilience planning.
• Proficient in English and Chinese, with Mandarin as an advantage.
• Experience in policy and procedure writing.
• Experience with resilience planning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop a robust IT governance framework.
• Enhance IT governance framework to support corporate objectives.
• Implement governance policies and guidelines.
• Foster clear communication across IT and business units on governance initiatives.
• Drive alignment to standards and promote office automation.
• Propose ideas to boost productivity and efficiency.
• Implement and execute the annual training plan for department staff.
• Use MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and MIS reporting for governance activities.

Skills

IT governance

Risk management

Compliance

Project management

Communication skills

Communication

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Education

University degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Visio

PowerPoint

MIS Reporting tools

Job description

IT Governance Manager (Risk and Compliance) (Banking)

Client Description

Company Description: A leading financial institution in Asia, providing a wide array of banking services. They are known for their commitment to customer service and technological innovation.

Location: Kwun Tong

Nature: Secondment Contract (1 year, renewable)

Candidates with less experience may be considered for the IT Governance Officer role.

Job Description

• Assist the supervisor in developing a robust IT governance framework and promoting continuous improvement.
• Review and enhance the IT governance framework to effectively support corporate strategy and objectives.
• Design, develop, and implement IT governance-related policies, processes, and guidelines to ensure proactive conformance and oversight.
• Facilitate clear communication across the IT Department and business units regarding IT governance initiatives.
• Drive alignment across IT to single standards and promote office automation using intelligent tools.
• Propose innovative ideas to enhance productivity and overall operational efficiency.
• Implement and execute the annual training plan for department staff.
• Utilize MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and MIS Reporting tools for governance activities and reporting.

Job Requirements

• University degree, preferably in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in information technology management or IT governance, risk, and compliance.
• Extensive experience in system recovery and resilience planning.
• Possess sound knowledge of technology risk management and compliance with regulations.
• Solid experience in project planning and management.
• Sound knowledge of policy and procedure writing.
• Experience in operational resilience framework development is a definite advantage.
• Proficient in both spoken and written English and Chinese; fluency in English is preferred, and the ability to speak Mandarin is an advantage.
• Strong negotiator with excellent communication skills.
• Must have independent problem-solving and self-directing abilities.
• Must be self-driven, flexible, and possess high motivation.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as HKMA (TM-G-1, TM-G-2, OR-2), PDPO, and PCI-DSS is preferred.