AVP, Third Party Risk Manager, Operations Management Office

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch) seeks an AVP in Third Party Risk Management to lead regional TPRM activities. You will own onboarding, monitoring, and termination of third parties while coordinating with 2LoD and contract owners to strengthen the TPRM framework.

The role requires extensive TPRM and technology risk experience, with strong communication and regional work exposure. Location: Singapore; corporate stability and governance are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years in TPRM or technology risk.
• Experience across multiple risk domains, including cybersecurity and operational resilience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of TPRM: onboarding, ongoing monitoring and termination.
• Collaborate with 2LoD to strengthen and enhance the TPRM framework and processes.
• Review and update TPRM policies to ensure effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
• Provide guidance to contract owners on TPRM processes.
• Maintain records and documentation of third parties; prepare MIS and KRIs.
• Coordinate with regional TPRM stakeholders to execute controls.
• Support TPRM-related projects and audits.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Regional experience

Risk management

Technology risk

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

AVP, Third Party Risk Manager, Operations Management Office

Date: Oct 15, 2026

Location: Singapore

Responsibilities

• Be part of a regional team in managing the end-to-end lifecycle of third-party risk management (TPRM) i.e. onboarding, ongoing monitoring and termination.
• Collaborate closely with the Second Line of Defence (2LoD) to identify opportunities and provide recommendations to strengthen and enhance the TPRM framework and processes.
• Review and enhance TPRM policies and procedures to ensure their continued effectiveness, alignment with the TPRM framework, and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance & support to contract owner on TPRM process.
• Administer record keeping and documentation of third party.
• Prepare MIS and KRIs relating to TPRM.
• Work closely with stakeholders from TPRM 3 lines of defense in the region to effectively coordinate and execute TPRM controls.
• Support and contribute to the successful delivery of TPRM-related projects and strategic initiatives.
• Support internal and external audits related to TPRM.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 7 years working experience in banking or financial services, during which at least 5 years were in the capacity of Third-Party Risk Management and/or Technology Risk Management.
• Preference will be given to candidates with strong knowledge and practical experience across multiple risk domains, particularly technology risk, cybersecurity risk, and operational resilience.
• Experience of managing risk and control assessment.
• Experience of managing TPRM related projects and initiatives.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working experience in a regional role would be advantageous.
• Certification such as CTPRP, CTPRA, CISSP, CRISC, CRCM would be advantageous.