Technology Risk Control Director, Singapore & South East Asia

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore seeks a Tech Risk & Controls Director to shape and implement technology risk management strategies. This role involves managing compliance with industry regulations, leading large teams, and collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance risk management capabilities. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in technology risk management, a relevant degree, and recognized certifications. This position offers an opportunity to drive strategic projects and contribute to the firm's technological resilience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in technology risk management or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in risk management frameworks and financial industry standards.
• Advanced knowledge of data security and risk mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement technology risk management strategies and processes.
• Identify and elevate emerging technology risks through management framework tools.
• Establish relationships with stakeholders to ensure compliance and effective governance.
• Manage reporting and governance of overall controls, policies, and measurements.

Skills

Technology risk management

Information security

Data security

Risk assessment

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science

Tools

Risk management frameworks

Job description

Join a role that’s central to our technological resilience, offering a unique opportunity to shape the firm’s tech risk strategy and enhance industry compliance.

As a Tech Risk & Controls Director at JPMorgan Chase in Cybersecurity & Tech Controls, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing the firm’s technology risk management strategy. Leveraging your advanced knowledge and expertise in technology‑risk disciplines, you will identify, oversee, and mitigate compliance and operational risks in line with the firm’s standards. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, including Product Owners, Business Control Managers, and regulators, to develop and maintain a comprehensive view of the technology risk posture and its impact on the business. Your ability to make calculated decisions, manage large teams, and drive strategic projects will be crucial in ensuring the firm’s adherence to regulatory obligations and industry best practices. Your work will contribute to the long‑term success and resilience of the organization in an ever‑evolving technology landscape.

Job responsibilities

• Develop and implement technology risk management strategies, policies, and processes to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, and drive strategic projects and initiatives to enhance the firm’s technology risk management capabilities, in line with industry best practices and the firm’s standards and regulatory requirements
• Identify and elevate emerging and upstream technology risk through execution of the firm’s management framework tools, including risk event management, reporting, and action plan tracking, and provide expert counsel to stakeholders and constituents regarding their security obligations, facilitating acceptable outcomes
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including key cross‑functional team leads, regulators, and auditors, to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and industry standards
• Manage reporting and governance of overall controls, policies, issue management, and measurements, etc., providing insight to senior leaders into effectiveness of controls and inform governance work

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or related disciplines
• 7+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technology risk management, information security, or a related field, with a focus on managing risk identification, assessment, and mitigation
• Demonstrated expertise in risk management frameworks, industry standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to the financial industry
• Proven ability to lead large teams, manage cross‑functional projects, influence executive‑level strategic decision‑making, and effectively translate technology insights to business strategy in communications with senior executives
• Advanced knowledge and experience leading data security, risk assessment & reporting, and control evaluation, design, and governance, with a track record of implementing effective risk mitigation strategies
• CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or other industry‑recognized risk certifications