Technology Risk - Assistant Vice President

STATE STREET CORPORATION; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking an experienced Technology Risk, Assistant Vice President to maintain and enhance its Technology Risk Management Programs. This role involves risk assessments, compliance with regulatory obligations, and collaboration with technology teams. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and interpersonal skills and a bachelor's degree related to IT or Risk Management.

Benefits

Generous medical care

Insurance and savings plans

Flexible Work Program

Development programs and educational support

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant technology risk, information security or audit experience.
• Knowledge and experience in APAC financial services industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform gap analysis and compliance assessment to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and collaborate with technology experts.
• Support issue identification and facilitate audits and regulatory examinations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Systems, Risk Management or related field

Tools

IT frameworks (NIST, ISO, COBIT, ITIL)

Job description

Who we are looking for

Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We’re driving the company’s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation. We are looking for an experienced Risk Manager to help maintain and mature our Technology Risk Management Programs. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with IT Risk, project management, and strong analytical skills.

What you will be responsible for

As Technology Risk, Assistant Vice President you will

• Perform gap analysis and compliance assessment to identify potential regulatory issues and to drive remediation planning to ensure compliance with APAC regulatory obligations

• Perform comprehensive risk assessments by aggregating and analyzing risk and control data as well as engaging with technology subject matter experts

• May provide technical analysis, testing, assessment, and project management support for various First Line of Defense programs

• Support issue identification and facilitate audit / regulatory examinations

• Support governance and oversight of remediation efforts for risk, control and regulatory issues

• Closely collaborate with Technology teams and risk and control stakeholders across the lines of defense, both globally and regionally

• Keeps up to date on relevant policy, standards and regulatory requirements

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Knowledge and experience in technology risk and regulatory landscape in APAC financial services industry

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Attention to detail and a propensity to drive issues toward resolution

• Knowledge of IT frameworks such as NIST, ISO, COBIT, ITIL a plus

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Systems, Risk Management or a related field, or equivalent experience

• 8+ years of relevant technology risk, information security or audit experience

• Professional designation a plus (e.g. CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC).

Additional requirements

Why this role is important to us

Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We’re driving the company’s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.

We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We’re looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.

Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers