IT Governance Specialist

Daulfin Grey HR Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional for IT Governance and risk management. Responsibilities include handling risk, audit, and regulatory matters, and collaborating on technology risk management. Ideal candidates have over 7 years' experience, particularly in the financial sector, and should be familiar with regulatory requirements such as MAS. Strong project management and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in IT Governance or risk management.
• Demonstrated experience in the financial or payment industry, familiar with MAS and CCOP.
• Proven experience in IT/Cyber operations, governance, audit, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for risk, audit, and regulatory matters.
• Collaborate on initiatives to enhance technology risk management capabilities.
• Identify and escalate emerging technology risks through risk management frameworks.

Skills

IT Governance

Risk management

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Serve as the primary point of contact for all risk, audit, and regulatory matters, interfacing with the second and third lines of defense and collaborating with the first line.
2. Collaborate with the second line of defense to develop and implement strategic initiatives that enhance the organization's technology risk management capabilities and awareness, aligning with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
3. Identify, assess, and escalate emerging technology risks through the consistent application of the firm's risk management framework, including risk event management, reporting, and action plan tracking.
4. Lead and conduct regulatory and IT compliance self-assessment programs, risk and control self-assessment (RCSA) testing, and deliver risk awareness training, while also managing IT-related audits and regulatory inspections.
5. Provide expert advisory to stakeholders on IT/security obligations and IT and cyber risk management matters, facilitate process improvements in IT and cyber risk management, and prepare relevant regulatory and management reports.

Qualifications

1. Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in IT Governance or risk management.
2. Demonstrated experience within the financial or payment industry, with familiarity in relevant regulatory requirements such as MAS and CCOP.
3. Proven experience in IT/Cyber operations, governance, audit, and/or regulatory compliance.
4. Comprehensive knowledge of IT governance frameworks, operations risk management processes, and relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., NIST, MAS, ISO 27001, PS Act).
5. Strong project management, time management, problem-solving, communication (written and verbal), and presentation skills, coupled with a meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.