IT Governance Lead (GRC)

CAREERALLY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic industry-leading company in Singapore seeks an IT Governance Lead to enhance their IT governance frameworks and ensure regulatory compliance. This position requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in IT governance or audit, with strong leadership skills. You will be responsible for developing policies, monitoring compliance, and leading audits. The role offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Central location

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus

Qualifications

• Min 10 years of IT governance, IT audit, or IT risk and compliance experience.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements like MAS TRM and Notices.
• Proven leadership experience to manage a team of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain IT governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Monitor IT process compliance and perform control testing.
• Lead and coordinate the full lifecycle of IT audits and regulatory inspections.

Skills

IT governance

IT audit

IT risk management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Job description

Key Highlights

• Central Location
• Permanent Position
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic, industry-leading company
• Bonus + comprehensive benefits package

As the IT Governance Lead, you will play a key part to strengthen the IT risk, compliance, and audit posture of the orgamization. This role partners closely with Technology and Senior Management to meet regulatory expectations, maintain strong IT controls, and continually uplift processes and frameworks. You’ll also lead a small team and act as the primary point of contact for all IT audit and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain IT governance frameworks, policies, standards, and processes.
• Monitor IT process compliance and perform control testing to ensure adherence.
• Translate regulatory updates (e.g., MAS TRM, Notices) into actionable IT governance requirements.
• Drive IT risk awareness, process discipline, and governance maturity across Technology teams.
• Review and streamline IT processes, workflows, and documentation to improve control effectiveness.
• Work with relevant teams to address governance gaps and uplift IT control posture.
• Communicate new IT policies/standards to stakeholders and ensure smooth implementation.
• Lead the full lifecycle of IT audits and regulatory inspections (internal, external, MAS).
• Front and liaise directly on IT governance-related queries and inspections.
• Coordinate audit activities: kick-off, RFI, fieldwork, reporting, and closure.
• Review audit findings, identify root causes, and ensure accurate, high-quality responses.
• Track remediation plans and verify closure of IT audit issues.
• Support business audits with any IT-related elements.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Min 10 years of IT governance, IT audit, or IT risk and compliance experience, within a regulated financial institution.
• Strong understanding of industry practices and regulatory requirements (Eg; MAS TRM, MAS Notices, IT governance frameworks, and technology control standards)
• Proven leadership experience to manage team of professionals
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills.
• Detail-oriented, structured, and strong in policy, process, and governance disciplines.

Interested applicants, please submit updated resume in MS format via the Apply button.

Position and remuneration will be commensurate with skills and experience.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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