Head IT Governance and Risk Asia

Bank Julius Bär & Co. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. invites you to join IT Governance and Risk Management in Asia, responsible for technology governance, risk, and maintaining MAS-aligned controls across IT operations, security, and outsourcing.

You will lead risk processes, partner with Compliance and Information Security, and drive a strong control environment. The role emphasizes senior stakeholder engagement, risk reporting to committees in Singapore and Hong Kong, and continuous improvement through automation,

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management with auditors/regulators.
• Ability to operate at senior levels, influencing across IT domains.
• Extensive experience in IT governance, technology risk, or IT control roles in banking.
• Strong MAS technology and operational risk knowledge and familiarity with ISO 27001, ITIL, COBIT.
• Regulatory familiarity for MAS Singapore and HKMA/SFC guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the IT risk register, identify risks with IT owners, ensure assessments, treatments, and timely closure of risk actions.
• Coordinate IT risk processes (RCSAs, risk scenarios, KRIs/KPIs) and provide data-driven cyber risk insights.
• Translate MAS and internal policies into practical first-line controls and lead remediation.
• Serve as primary IT interface with auditors, coordinating evidence and management responses.
• Partner with Information Security, Non-Financial Risk, Compliance and COO for consistent risk treatment and governance.
• Chair IT Risk Management Forum in Asia for escalation and decision-making on material risks and incidents.
• Oversee dashboards/reports for senior management and risk committees.
• Drive continuous improvement of IT processes and controls with automation.
• Lead or support training for IT staff on technology risk and governance.
• Responsible for risk reporting to IT Risk Management Committee and Operational Risk Committees in Singapore and Hong Kong.

Skills

communication

senior influence

IT governance

MAS/ISO/ITIL/COBIT

regulatory awareness

Job description

At Julius Baer, we celebrate and value the individual qualities you bring, enabling you to be impactful, to be entrepreneurial, to be empowered, and to create value beyond wealth. Let’s shape the future of wealth management together.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

IT Governance and Risk Management is a regional function in Asia responsible for technology governance across key pillars and overseeing risk management. This function works in close collaboration across IT functions to foster strong risk culture and awareness. Primary responsibilities include risk management and control assurance activities with the aim to continuously strengthen IT operational /security /regulatory posture and provide risk transparency to our management.

Service Offering

• Provide first line ownership of technology governance and risk for the private bank, ensuring IT services, projects, and operations are well controlled, resilient, and aligned to business strategy, risk appetite, and MAS expectations.
• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of the bank’s IT governance and risk framework, including policies, standards, and procedures for IT operations, change, projects, outsourcing, and cloud etc.
• Oversee and challenge the effectiveness of first line IT controls (e.g., access management, change management, incident/problem, vulnerability and patch management, EUC governance, EOL technology), driving remediation where gaps are identified.

YOUR CHALLENGE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

• Own and maintain the IT risk register, drive regular risk identification with IT service, platform, and project owners, and ensure appropriate assessment, treatment plans, and timely closure of risk actions.
• Coordinate and execute key IT risk processes such as RCSAs, risk scenario analysis, KRIs/KPIs, and providing clear, data‑driven insights on technology and cyber risk exposure.
• Translate MAS and internal policy requirements (e.g., TRM, Cyber Hygiene, outsourcing/third‑party, operational risk) into practical first line controls and procedures, and lead gap assessments and remediation programmes.
• Act as primary IT interface with internal and external auditors for first line topics, coordinating evidence, management responses, and sustainable closure of findings related to IT governance, risk and security.
• Partner closely with Information Security, Non-Financial Risk, Compliance and COO to ensure consistent risk treatment, clear RACI across the three lines, and robust governance for high‑risk initiatives and changes.
• Chair or play a leading role in IT Risk Management Forum in Asia ensuring effective escalation, challenge, and decision‑making for material risks, incidents, and exceptions.
• Oversee IT risk and governance dashboards and reports for senior IT management and relevant risk committees, covering incidents, audit/regulatory issues, key risk indicators, and remediation status.
• Drive continuous improvement of IT processes and controls, promoting automation and simplification while maintaining a strong control environment.
• Lead or support training and awareness for IT staff on technology risk, security and governance requirements, reinforcing first line ownership and a strong risk culture.
• Responsible for risk reporting to IT Risk Management Committee as well as Operational Risk Committees in Singapore and Hong Kong.

Stakeholder Management

IT stakeholders include IT Service Owners, IT Infrastructure, IT Application Managers, IT Architecture and Project Managers CRO functions – including Business Operational Risk, Information Security and Compliance functions COO – Third Party Risk Management, Business Continuity Global functions – IT Governance, IT Risk Management, Information Security Establish strong relationship with key stakeholders.

Regulatory Responsibilities &/OR Risk Management

Ensure appropriate ethical and compliant behaviour within the area of responsibility by clear demonstration of appropriate values and behaviours including but not limited to standards on honesty and integrity, due care and diligence, fair dealing (treating customers fairly), management of conflicts of interest, competence and continuous development, adequate risk management, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

YOUR PROFILE SKILLS REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

• Personal and Social Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with a track record of engaging auditors, regulators, and senior management on complex technology risk topics.
• Demonstrated ability to operate at senior level, influencing senior stakeholders, challenging constructively, and driving change across multiple IT domains.
• Professional and Technical Extensive experience in IT governance, technology risk, or IT control roles within banking, preferably private banking or wealth management.
• Strong understanding of MAS technology and operational risk expectations, as well as industry frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, ITIL, COBIT) and cyber risk practices.
• Regulatory (where applicable) Familiarity with technology regulatory framework and guidelines in Singapore (MAS) and Hong Kong (HKMA, SFC etc.).

The international reference in wealth management Julius Baer is the leading Swiss wealth management group. We focus on servicing and advising sophisticated private clients from around the world, taking into account what truly matters to them – in their business and personal life, today and for future generations.

Headquartered in Zurich, we are present in around 60 locations worldwide, including Bangkok, Dubai, Dublin, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Mexico City, Milan, Monaco, Mumbai, Santiago de Chile, Shanghai, Singapore, Tel Aviv, and Tokyo.

Why join Julius Baer? At Julius Baer our employees enjoy the benefits of a global company with the support and collegiality of a much smaller one. We are growing quickly, but we remain dedicated to maintaining our accessible structure with flat hierarchies, and approachable and supportive leaders.

With offices around the world, we offer an international and stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with a diverse team of highly motivated colleagues, bringing the best of the bank to our clients.

Our core values of Care, Passion, and Excellence define the tone of how we interact with each other and our partners.

Committed to your success Whether nurturing young talent with our renowned apprentice scheme, enabling ambitious university graduates to put theory into practice with our Graduate Programme, or providing first‑class opportunities for experienced professionals, we look after our employees.

We believe in continuous learning as a company and as individuals, which is why we put a focus on the health and well-being of our employees and offer flexible working options, a wide array of benefits, and extensive career development programmes.

For more information visit www.juliusbaer.com or contact us via the Contact Form.