AVP/VP, Technology Governance

We are seeking an experienced IT Governance Lead or Specialist to strengthen Line 1.5 technology governance capability within the organisation. This individual will play a key role in driving effective IT governance, ensuring strong oversight across technology controls, compliance, and risk management in alignment with industry best practices and regulatory expectations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with deep expertise in IT governance frameworks, risk management, and controls assurance, and has experience managing or mentoring small teams in fast-paced, regulated environments. This is a permanent role and direct hire with our client.

Responsibilities

IT Governance & Oversight

• Lead and mature the organisation’s IT governance framework, policies, and standards in alignment with MAS technology and cyber risk guidelines (e.g., TRM, CSA, COBIT, ISO27001).
• Oversee and provide independent review and challenge to the Technology function (Line 1) on IT risks, controls effectiveness, and remediation plans.
• Drive governance processes including risk assessments, control testing, issue tracking, and control attestation exercises.

Risk & Compliance Management

• Ensure timely identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting of IT and cyber risks.
• Provide governance support for audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Partner with Line 2 (Risk & Compliance) to ensure alignment across risk frameworks and regulatory expectations.

Technology Controls & Assurance

• Conduct thematic reviews and deep-dives on key technology domains (e.g., cloud, identity access management, change management, incident management).
• Drive continuous improvement of control design and perform assurance checks to ensure control effectiveness.
• Track remediation of audit and risk issues, and validate closure against required standards.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior technology leadership, providing insights and recommendations on IT risks and governance matters.
• Facilitate governance forums, risk committees, and reporting to senior management.

Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor a small team of IT governance and technology risk specialists.
• Build team competency, improve processes, and drive a culture of risk awareness within Technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT governance, technology risk, IT audit, or cyber risk, preferably within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of MAS TRM, ITGC, COBIT, ISO27001, NIST, and relevant FS regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working in or with a Line 1.5 function is highly advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and experience managing small teams.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, ITIL) are preferred.

To apply:

If you’re interested to apply or find out more, please share across your CV or reach out to Chen Yi at cy@kerryconsulting.com for a discussion. Due to anticipated high volume of applications, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Reg: R1876389

Lic: 16S8060