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.

职责

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.

利益相关者的参与

• 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.

要求

• 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.

申请

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