Tech Risk & Compliance Operations Leader

Prudential plc; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Prudential plc is seeking an experienced professional for a senior role in Technology Risk and IT Operations in Kuala Lumpur. The role focuses on governance, risk assessments, and compliance across digital projects and external partners.

Responsibilities include stakeholder management, policy development, third-party risk management, and coordinating audits with the Technology Operations leadership. A strong background in risk, compliance, and IT operations is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or related fields with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in Technology Risk / IT Operations.
• Certifications: CISA / CISSP / CRISC / CISM.
• Technology Governance, Risk Management, IT Operations

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive relationships with business by initiating partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure that systems, procedures, and methodologies are in place with relevant controls.
• Conduct risk assessments on digital projects, existing systems, and third parties to identify potential risks and recommend action plans to mitigate them.
• Ensure compliance reviews on control effectiveness in line with established policies and regulations.
• Assist in developing policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure safety of IT assets.
• Support Head of Technology Operations to ensure effective technology risk oversight and governance; assist regulators in inspections and consultations.
• Perform Third Party Risk Management and due diligences on 3rd party vendors.
• Conduct thematic reviews of Technology Operations Processes and implement controls with Tower Leads.
• Manage internal and external Audits touching Global Technology Operations and align on processes and artefacts.

Skills

Technology Governance

Risk Management

IT Operations

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Computer Science / IT / Engineering / related field

10+ years in Technology Risk / IT Operations

Certifications: CISA / CISSP / CRISC / CISM

Job description

Prudential plc is seeking an experienced professional for a senior role in Technology Risk and IT Operations in Kuala Lumpur. The role focuses on governance, risk assessments, and compliance across digital projects and external partners.

Responsibilities include stakeholder management, policy development, third-party risk management, and coordinating audits with the Technology Operations leadership. A strong background in risk, compliance, and IT operations is required.