Technology Risk & Audit Advisory Specialist

Standard Chartered Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution seeks a candidate for a risk management role focused on the Technology and Operations division. The role includes coordinating risk activities, overseeing internal and external audits, and ensuring compliance with technology control standards. Key responsibilities are managing risk assessments, tracking audits, and collaborating with various teams to enhance risk outcomes. An ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in risk management and maintain a strong control environment throughout the audit lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Execute Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSA) for annual cycles and ad-hoc triggers.
• Perform residual risk assessments and prepare detailed reports for review by senior stakeholders.
• Conduct reviews for new projects, system changes, and transition to assess impact to risk profile.
• Carry out top-down and thematic reviews, highlighting emerging risks and areas requiring attention.
• Perform root-cause reviews/analysis for risk events.
• Track key application controls and risk metrics to mitigate identified risks.
• Elevate and document risk dispensation and exceptions in alignment with governance requirements.
• Monitor control compliance and performance through risk scorecard, providing accurate and timely updates.
• Track issues and management action plans, ensuring on-time remediation and escalation of delays or concerns.
• Validate closure of completion treatment plans and confirm risk reduction measures are effective.
• Prepare and deliver materials for CIO line of Business risk forums to enable informed decision making.
• Review and maintain alignment with IT standards, processes and regulatory obligations.
• Identify control gaps or non-compliance and provide advisory to stakeholders on remediation options.
• Support audit readiness, engagement and closure activities to improve audit outcomes and maintain a strong control environment.

Job description

A global financial institution seeks a candidate for a risk management role focused on the Technology and Operations division. The role includes coordinating risk activities, overseeing internal and external audits, and ensuring compliance with technology control standards. Key responsibilities are managing risk assessments, tracking audits, and collaborating with various teams to enhance risk outcomes. An ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in risk management and maintain a strong control environment throughout the audit lifecycle.