Smart IMS - IT Risk & Control Specialist

Key Responsibilities

Risk Management & Mitigation : You will drive end-to-end risk management, including issue identification and mitigation strategies. This includes working with frameworks like ERP, RCSA, eRIC, and other key risk programs.

Compliance & Audits : You'll collaborate across multiple divisions to manage and respond to internal and external audits, exams, and regulatory inquiries. You will assist business and process owners in remediating significant risks and findings from audits.

Stakeholder Management : You will manage communication with senior stakeholders, providing clear and concise reporting. You'll also foster a strong risk culture by promoting good risk management practices.

Process Enhancement : You'll identify opportunities to streamline and enhance risk management processes and drive the adoption of new tools, such as Jira, for risk management.

Technical Skills

Risk & Audit : Strong experience in executing risk initiatives within a tech risk, compliance, or technology audit role.

Regulatory Knowledge : Knowledge of APAC regulations and an understanding of regulatory risk management is preferred.

Risk Frameworks : Expertise in risk management frameworks such as ERP, RCSA, eRIC, SIAI, JDI, AIAI, RIAI, etc.

Tools : Experience with Jira for risk management and other relevant tools.

Domain Knowledge

Financial Regulations : Understanding of key regulations in the banking and financial services industry, such as Basel III, Dodd-Frank, SOX, and others related to IT governance.

IT in Banking : Knowledge of common banking IT systems and their associated risks, including core banking platforms, payment systems, trading platforms, and customer data management systems.

Cybersecurity in FI : Familiarity with the unique cybersecurity threats and controls relevant to the financial sector, such as protecting sensitive financial data and managing fraud risks.

Experience & Education :

Experience : A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in IT risk or audit, with a preference for a background in the Banking / FI domain.

Education : A Bachelor's degree in IT or Finance or a related field is required. Industry certifications such as CISA, CISM, or COBIT foundation are highly preferred.

(ref : iimjobs.com)