Third-Party Security Risk Management, Consultant

AIA SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Singapore is seeking a professional for the role of Third-Party Security Risk Management. The candidate will manage security assessments for vendors, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and support audit initiatives. This role requires a university degree and significant experience in IT, risk management, and information security. Ideal candidates will have familiarity with industry standards such as ISO27001 and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 8-12 years of IT experience, audit, or risk management.
• Preferably holder of qualifications like CISSP or CISA.
• Strong knowledge of KRIs and metrics for security and risk management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the process of assessing the security postures of third-party vendors.
• Perform due diligence and risk assessments on third-party vendors.
• Support audit queries and control assessments related to Risk Management.

Skills

Information Security

Risk Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Education

University degree in Computer Science or related fields

Tools

ISO27001

NIST standard

SOC2

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

At AIA we’ve started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.

As pioneering innovators for over 100 years, we’re now transforming our organisation to be faster, simpler and more connected. Because we want to be even better equipped to develop digital solutions and experiences that help more people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

To get there, we need people with tech / digital / analytics expertise and passion to help develop positive, sustainable change through digitally enhanced experiences that will impact the lives of millions of people and create a healthier future for everyone.

If you believe in developing a better tomorrow, read on.

About the Role

This position is responsible for overseeing the Third-Party Security Risk Management domain, providing consultation, professional advice on information security and key technology risk matters relating to the mentioned geographical responsibilities, thereby adding value to building a strong information security risk culture centered on people, processes and technology. The role will require good understanding of security requirements in the financial industry, technology risk management methodology and the ability to work cohesively with internal and external stakeholders to maintain the highest standard of security.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Third-Party Security Risk Management

• Manage the process of assessing and evaluating the security postures of third- party vendors and partners. The includes monitoring of third-party security assessment renewal, assigning the renewal reviews within the team and working closely with outsourced assessors on the status of Third-Party Security Assessments (TPSAs).
• Perform due diligence and risk assessments on third party vendors, ensure their compliance to regulatory requirements as well as Group and Local policy and standards.
• Third Party Uplift Initiatives to improve the customer experiences.
• Client Security Agreement – review clients’ contracts clauses to ensure alignment with company’s security policies and practices.
• Audit and Regulatory Management - support and responding to audit queries and to be involved in control assessment related to Risk Management.
• May be assigned to drive or support other initiative like security assessment services.

Specialized Areas Governance

• The role may be called upon to lead or be involved in ensuring governance of specialized areas under information security, such as cloud security, application security, etc.
• Work closely with stakeholders including Technology risk management, Risk and Compliance, Legal, Business as well as other departments within Technology.

The role is an important support to the Senior Manager of Technology Vendor Management.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE

• University degree in one of the following or related disciplines (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Cyber Security)
• Preferably a holder of one or more of the following information security and audit qualifications : CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CCSP
• At least 8-12 years of IT experience, audit, risk management roles, with good expertise and knowledge of governance reporting of technology risk issues and cyber security
• Rich working experience from financial industry is preferred
• Experience and exposure in MAS TRMG and relevant notices, information security standards and audits such as ISO27001, NIST standard, SOC2 and OSPAR will be an advantage
• Strong knowledge of KRIs and metrics development for security and risk management reporting
• Project Management experience is an advantage
• Good Communication, Coordination and Interpersonal Skills
• Mature-thinking, meticulous, strong problem-solving and analytical traits
• High drive, energy and good attitude over teamwork
• Ability to work independently, with high levels of professional integrity
• Eagerness to learn and develop one’s knowledge in information security and risk management

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

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