AVP / Manager, Third-Party Due Diligence Specialist

OCBC company; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Learning and development

Job summary

OCBC Malaysia is seeking an AVP/Manager to lead third-party due diligence focused on technology, cybersecurity and operational resilience. You will assess vendor controls, perform risk-based reviews, and collaborate with internal teams and external providers to ensure regulatory conformity and strong governance.

The role requires 5–8 years in TPRM or related fields, familiarity with BNM RMiT and PDPA, and the ability to translate complex findings into actionable remediation plans and clear

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, IT, Risk Management or related field.
• 5-8 years in TPRM, tech risk, cybersecurity, IT audit, or due diligence.
• Knowledge of BNM RMiT, PDPA, outsourcing regulations.
• Experience reviewing vendor security questionnaires, SOC reports, and ISO certifications.
• Hands-on experience with VAPT outputs to assess residual risk.

Responsibilities

• Customise risk questionnaires for regulatory alignment and evolving risk.
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence including site visits.
• Evaluate vendor controls across information security, cloud, IT resilience.
• Identify gaps and provide mitigation recommendations.
• Prepare risk reports and dashboards for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with policy owners and other assurance functions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Documentation discipline

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, IT, Risk Management or related field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft 365

Power Apps

Power Platform

Job description

## AVP / Manager, Third-Party Due Diligence SpecialistApply: Onsite: OCBC Malaysia, Menara GE2: Full time: Posted Today: JR00009884# **WHO WE ARE:**As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires. Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future. We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.Your Opportunity Starts Here.# **Job Summary**Lead and execute risk-based due diligence for third-party service arrangements, with a focus on technology (including digital and information security risks), cybersecurity, and operational resilience risks. This role involves conducting independent risk assessments, issue management, and providing advisory support to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies and international standards. This position requires close collaboration with key internal teams and external service providers.**Key Responsibilities*** Customise and adapt risk- and context-based questionnaires to ensure assessments align with applicable regulatory requirements and expectations and remain responsive to evolving risk considerations.* Conduct comprehensive, risk- and context-based due diligence, including site visits, with a focus on information security, technology architecture, cybersecurity maturity, regulatory compliance, business continuity and physical security risks.* Evaluate vendor controls across key domains, including but not limited: + Information security and cybersecurity controls (including continuous monitoring of cybersecurity posture). + Cloud, infrastructure, and data protection risks + IT resilience, BCP/DR, and incident response* Identify control gaps and risk exposures, and assess inherent and residual risk, including recommendations for mitigation.* Provide subject matter advisory support in managing identified issues by reviewing remediation action tracking and evaluating the timelines and adequacy of controls.* Prepare and present risk reports, dashboards, and insights to stakeholders and management.* Collaborate with policy owners to ensure alignment with governance and regulatory requirements. Partner with service owners, business units, risk type owners, Procurement, Compliance, Legal, and other assurance functions in the second and third line of defence to identify and appropriately escalate third-party risks.* Support Head of ORM in addressing the Central Bank, Internal Audit, and Compliance observations.**Qualifications & Experience*** Degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Risk Management, or related field* 5-8 years of experience in TPRM, Technology Risk, Cybersecurity, IT audit, or due diligence.* Comprehensive knowledge of BNM RMiT guidelines with practical experience executing mandatory Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) assessments and vendor due diligence.* Strong knowledge of: + Cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001 (Information Security Management Systems), NIST CSF (National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework), BNM RMiT (Bank Negara Malaysia Risk Management in Technology), MAS TRM (Monetary Authority of Singapore Technology Risk Management) + Third-party risk management (TPRM), outsourcing regulations, and data privacy laws (PDPA) + IT control design, gap analysis, and operating effectiveness assessment* Hands-on experience reviewing: + Vendor security questionnaires, Outsourced Service Provider Audit Report (OSPAR), System and Organization Controls (SOC) reports, and ISO certifications + Vulnerability assessments and penetration testing (VAPT) outputs to determine residual risk**Key Competencies*** Strong analytical and risk judgement capability* Strong capability to analyse complex documentation and interpret audit reports.* Ability to independently assess and challenge risk decisions* Effective stakeholder management and communication skills* Ability to manage multiple assessments in a dynamic environment* High attention to detail with strong documentation discipline**Preferred*** Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Third Party Risk Professional (CTPRP).* Proficient in Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform, with experience building interactive Power BI reports, configuring custom Power Apps, and managing data workflows.* Experience with TPRM platforms.* Familiarity with outsourcing risk management, cloud governance, data privacy regulations and third-party cybersecurity oversight.* Knowledge of Operational Resilience management is a plus.# # # **What we offer:**Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.