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 a related field is required.

- Industry certifications such as CISA, CISM, or COBIT foundation are highly preferred