Deputy Director / Senior Assistant Director Enterprise Risk Management (CDA)

Deputy Director / Senior Assistant Director Enterprise Risk Management (CDA)

Deputy Director / Senior Assistant Director Enterprise Risk Management (CDA)

Apply locations CDA - Novena Office Tower A, Level 23 time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR-10000038816 As Deputy Director / Senior Assistant Director Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) in Strategic Planning Division (SPD), you will support Director SPD in the development of our ERM strategies; and implement the strategy to achieve its mission and outcomes. He/ She will support the management and divisions in identifying the key risks and prioritising the risks to be immediately addressed. The jobholder will play a critical role in shaping the agency's capacity to effectively respond to communicable disease challenges, contributing to the overall public health resilience of Singapore.

You will be working in a fast-paced and highly volatile environment that will require you to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities concurrently.

What you will be working on

The key responsibilities include the following:

• Lead the development and implementation of CDA’s risk management strategy and framework that is aligned with the agency’s overall mission, vision, and strategic objectives.
• Lead the identification, assessment, and prioritisation of risks across CDA.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for identified risks.
• Establish and maintain a risk reporting system to keep senior management and stakeholders informed. Develop key risk indicators (KRIs) and monitor them regularly.
• Prepare and present risk reports to the management committee and board of directors.
• Work with our Operations division on the development and maintenance of business continuity plans to ensure the agency is prepared to respond effectively to potential disruptions and emergencies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant risk management standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with internal audit and compliance teams to strengthen the agency's risk management practices.
• Foster a risk-aware culture throughout the agency through risk management training programmes for staff at all levels.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand their risk perspectives and concerns.
• Contribute to the agency's strategic planning process, ensuring alignment of organisational development initiatives with overall strategic objectives.

What we are looking for

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in risk management, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field.
• Professional risk management certification (e.g., CRMA, CRISC) is highly desirable.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in risk management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks and best practices.
• Experience in public health or healthcare risk management is preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in crisis management and business continuity planning.

Note: Your appointment designation will commensurate with your relevant work experience. Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance, and may be considered for placement on a permanent tenure or subsequent contract renewal.

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