IT Governance

ASIA PACIFIC EXCHANGE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution in the region is seeking a candidate to support IT governance under the IT & Operations Department. Responsibilities include implementing governance frameworks, maintaining IT risk records, and assisting with audits. Fresh graduates with a relevant degree are welcome to apply. Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin is required for effective communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates are welcomed to apply.
• Familiarity with MAS TRM, Cybersecurity Act is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support IT governance frameworks and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain IT risk register and prepare compliance reports.
• Assist with external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Support vendor sourcing and procurement processes.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proficiency in English and Mandarin

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Information Systems

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the candidate will be supporting Information Technology (IT) governance function under IT & Operations Department.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of IT governance frameworks, policies, and procedures in alignment with internal controls and regulatory requirements (e.g. MAS TRM, Cybersecurity Act).
• Assist in maintaining the IT risk register, tracking control effectiveness, and preparing compliance and risk reports.
• Coordinate with Risk Management, Compliance, and external auditors or service providers to support audit readiness and track issue remediation.
• Prepare materials and assist with external audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance reviews (e.g. MAS, SWIFT attestation).
• Maintain records of IT systems, software, and hardware assets.
• Support vendor sourcing, onboarding, contract renewals, and procurement processes in accordance with IT and regulatory standards.
• Collect and organize IT data to support risk dashboards, audit responses, and compliance reporting.
• Assist in the implementation of secure and compliant data handling practices across departments.
• Ad-hoc duties as per assigned

Requirements

• Preferably bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Information Systems.
• Fresh graduates are welcomed to apply!
• Familiarity in the FI industry best practices and familiar with local regulations such as MAS Technology Risk Management Guidelines, MAS Outsourcing Guidelines and Cyber Security Act, etc. is an advantage.
• Detail-oriented and organized individual
• Motivated and able to produce quality work under pressure
• Easy-going personality and positive team player
• Proficiency in both English and Mandarin with oral, written and presentation abilities, to liaise with Chinese-speaking stakeholders.