IT Risk & Compliance Manager

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Overview:

The IT Risk & Compliance Manager is responsible to develop & lead the IT compliance management practice for the effective management & implementation of IT processes & deliverables in terms of compliance, efficiency, management and control. This includes developing and maintaining the compliance methodology of IT processes to reinforce adherence to IT governance standards and policies, and to ensure compliance concerns within IT are being appropriately evaluated, investigated & resolved. This role reports to the Head of IT Risk & Governance.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out governance and compliance activities within Group Technology, fostering a strong compliance culture.
• Manage and maintain the efficiency and quality assurance of internal processes and controls.
• Ensure IT regulatory requirements are met and IT risk and compliance management practices are effectively embedded.
• Evaluate quality inspection outcomes, prioritize gaps, and propose corrective measures to maintain operational integrity and service excellence.

Risk and Governance:

• Maintain tracking of all IT risk, audit, assessment and review conducted by internal (risk, audit), external and regulators to ensure timeliness of responses and remediation.
• Conduct IT risk & governance assurance activities to strengthen overall IT compliance. Monitor and manage IT process, risk, compliance, and governance capabilities.
• Communicate IT governance, risk, and compliance requirements to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal functional areas and third-party vendors to develop, align, and ensure end-to-end review of policies, standards, and processes.
• Stay updated on IT related regulatory requirements and ensure alignment and compliance.
• Enforce relevant IT policies, standards, and procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements (eg. RMiT).
• Ensure governance and compliance by conducting review and assurance based on related standards, policies, and procedures.
• Manage IT process improvement, including documentation, objective reviews, and evaluations.
• Manage quality assurance, including standards, processes, improvement activities, and independent assessments.
• Maintain a knowledge base of IT-approved policies, procedures, manuals, and guides.
• Provide regular update to senior management and relevant committees on IT risk and governance status.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration:

• Maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders across Group Technology, regional and regulator.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders on IT process, risk, compliance and governance.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure risk and governance are well managed.
• Participate and display team work in all aspect of work, projects, assignments and initiatives roll out by HLB Group Technology at all times.

Skills & Experience We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years IT experience, with significant experience in IT Governance Assurance, IT Risk & Compliance, and IT Process Management.
• Good track record of managing IT guidelines, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of IT infrastructure, applications, governance & assurance best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the financial services industry, preferably in the banking industry.

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