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IT Security - Governance and Control Specialist for a Financial Institution (5+ Years)

Job details

Location: Singapore
Job Type: Permanent
Discipline:
Reference: BF/ST/ITSGCSFI/21012025C
Posted: about 4 hours ago
Consultant: Sheralynn Tjioe
Consultant Email: email Sheralynn
Consultant Phone: +65 6950 0351

Job description

IT Security - Governance and Control Specialist for a Financial Institution (5+ Years)

The IT Security Governance and Control Specialist is responsible for managing and overseeing the organization’s IT risk management and compliance processes. This role ensures that IT governance frameworks are adhered to, and that regulatory requirements, internal policies, and controls are implemented effectively to mitigate risk and protect the organization’s technology infrastructure.

Must be an expert in IT Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Compliance and Risk Evaluation: Review and assess compliance with relevant regulatory obligations (e.g., MAS TRM, Cyber Hygiene, PDPA), and verify that internal IT policies and controls are aligned with best practices to minimize risks.

  • Collaboration with Stakeholders: Partner with IT and risk management teams to identify areas for improvement and collaborate on addressing audit findings, compliance gaps, and risk assessment results.

  • Independent Audit and Control Testing: Conduct thorough assessments of IT controls and verify that compliance testing is effective. Work with Risk Owners to address any identified issues and improve IT processes.

  • Ongoing Risk Management: Continuously evaluate the organization’s IT risk exposure, ensuring that risk mitigation efforts align with business goals and the organization’s risk appetite.

  • Policy Development and Implementation: Lead the creation and execution of IT policies, procedures, and governance frameworks, ensuring that they comply with regulatory requirements and evolve with business needs.

  • Effective Communication: Provide guidance and communicate new IT policies and standards to key stakeholders to ensure smooth adoption and compliance across the organization.

  • Audit and Regulatory Coordination: Work directly with external auditors and regulatory bodies, such as the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.

  • Management Reporting: Deliver regular reports to senior management, outlining the status of IT governance, compliance efforts, and the progress of remediation actions on audit findings and risk assessments.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.

  • Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT risk management, with at least 5 years in IT audits, risk, and compliance within the financial, banking, or payment sectors.

  • Regulatory Expertise: Strong understanding of local and international regulations, including MAS TRM, Cyber Hygiene, PDPA, and the Payments Act.

  • Certifications: Relevant certifications in IT governance, risk management, or compliance (e.g., CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001) are highly advantageous.

  • Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex IT risk and compliance issues in a clear, concise manner to senior leadership and stakeholders.

  • Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to reviewing IT processes, audit findings, and compliance documentation.

  • Collaboration & Problem Solving: Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to address challenges and implement practical solutions for IT risk and compliance management.

Please contact Sheralynn Tjioe at SheralynnT@charterhouse.com.sg for a confidential discussion.

EA License no:16S8066 | Reg no.:R1878306

Only successful candidates will be notified.