IT Security and Risk Manager for a Financial Services Company

Responsibilities

  1. Execute the TRM and Compliance framework covering technology regulatory compliance
  2. Identify and drive TRM initiatives in partnership with various units through the analysis of emerging risks and key risk trends across IT
  1. Review of IT Outsourcing documents (e.g. IT risk assessment, Technology Questionnaire on Outsourcing)
  2. Participate in IT project risk assessment
  3. Facilitate and review IT risk register
  4. Identify risks proactively and perform risk assessments
  1. Work with IT department in the creation, implementation and maintenance of frameworks, policies, standards and guidelines covering Technology Risk
  2. Review IT Disaster Recovery Plan
  1. Provide advisory services and expert advice on the IT internal controls
  2. Initiate, facilitate and promote on-going education activities to create awareness of IT risk for all employees
  3. Any other task assigned by Head of Department

Requirements

  1. Bachelor's degree in IT / Computer Science or equivalent
  2. 5 - 10 years of experience in IT Security or Technology Risk Management
  3. Relevant experience in financial industry (particularly Life Insurance industry) is preferred
  4. CISA / CISM / CISSP / CRIS certification or equivalent is preferred
  5. Strong understanding of the Financial regulatory requirements (including, but not limited to MAS TRM, Outsourcing guidelines, BCM guidelines)
  6. Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills, with the ability to connect and communicate at all levels across the organization
  7. Demonstrated experience in identifying, assessing and advising on technology risks
  8. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team within the risk management department, business units and support teams
  9. Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing responsibilities, work under pressure, meet challenging deadlines, build and maintain effective business relationship
  10. Project management skills is an advantage