VP, IT Governance

RECRUIT LYNC PTE. LTD.; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 4,943,000 - 8,238,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUIT LYNC PTE. LTD. seeks an experienced VP, IT Governance to strengthen our technology governance, risk and regulatory compliance framework within a financial services context.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders across Technology, Risk, Compliance and Audit to ensure robust IT controls, regulatory readiness and effective management of technology risks. The role involves coordinating governance improvements, reviewing IT processes and controls, and delivering dashboards for senior

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Risk Management or related discipline.
• Solid experience in IT Governance, Technology Risk, IT Audit, Information Security or Regulatory Compliance, preferably in banking or financial services.
• Strong understanding of MAS technology risk and cybersecurity requirements, IT controls and governance frameworks.
• Experience working with internal/external auditors, regulators, risk and compliance stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with ability to engage senior management.
• Certs such as CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP or equivalent are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen IT governance practices, policies and control frameworks in line with regulatory expectations and organisational standards.
• Oversee technology risk and control activities, including risk registers, control assessments, remediation tracking and management reporting.
• Partner with Risk, Compliance, Audit and Technology teams to ensure regulatory and audit readiness.
• Drive responses to regulatory reviews, external audits and industry compliance requirements (MAS and SWIFT).
• Review IT processes, systems and controls to identify gaps and improve governance, security and compliance.
• Provide governance oversight across IT assets, vendors, procurement and third‑party engagements with proper controls.
• Develop and consolidate IT risk, compliance and governance data into dashboards for senior management.
• Promote secure and compliant data management across business and technology functions.
• Support enhancement of the governance framework and undertake strategic initiatives.

Skills

IT governance

Technology risk

IT audit

Information security

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity/Risk

Job description

Location: Raffles Place
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 6.00pm
Salary: Up to $15,000

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced VP, IT Governance to strengthen the organisation’s technology governance, risk and regulatory compliance framework. This role will work closely with senior stakeholders across Technology, Risk, Compliance and Audit to ensure robust IT controls, regulatory readiness and effective management of technology risks. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving governance improvements and maintaining alignment with regulatory requirements within a financial institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen IT governance practices, policies and control frameworks in line with regulatory expectations and organisational standards.

• Oversee technology risk and control activities, including risk registers, control assessments, remediation tracking and management reporting.

• Partner closely with Risk, Compliance, Audit and Technology teams to ensure ongoing regulatory and audit readiness.

• Drive responses to regulatory reviews, external audits and industry compliance requirements, including MAS and SWIFT-related assessments.

• Review IT processes, systems and technology controls to identify gaps and recommend improvements in governance, security and compliance.

• Provide governance oversight across IT assets, technology vendors, procurement and third-party engagements, ensuring appropriate controls throughout the lifecycle.

• Develop and consolidate IT risk, compliance and governance data into clear dashboards and reports for senior management.

• Promote secure and compliant data management practices across business and technology functions.

• Support continuous enhancement of the organisation’s technology governance framework and undertake other strategic initiatives as required.

Requirements

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Risk Management or a related discipline.

• Solid experience in IT Governance, Technology Risk, IT Audit, Information Security or Regulatory Compliance, preferably within banking or financial services.

• Strong understanding of MAS technology risk and cybersecurity requirements, IT controls and governance frameworks.

• Experience working with internal/external auditors, regulators, risk and compliance stakeholders.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior management.

• Candidates with relevant certifications such as CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP or equivalent will be advantageous