Junior/Senior, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Specialist

Key Highlights:

• Permanent Position
• Central Location
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic, industry-leading company
• Up to $9,000 + Bonus + comprehensive benefits package

As the IT Governance Specialist, you will play a key part of the 1.5 line of defense, and be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the IT governance framework and risk management processes across the organization. This role involves ensuring that IT operations align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices while effectively managing and mitigating IT-related risks.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the 1.5 line of defense, overseeing IT risk management, governance, processes and controls.
• Support second and third lines of defense to address IT risks, drive initiatives to support risk management and compliance, facilitate audits, and ensure the effectiveness of controls.
• Identify, assess, and manage IT risks and IT audits, focusing on both operational and strategic aspects.
• Implement and monitor risk controls and mitigation strategies, ensuring that IT risks are within the organization's risk appetite.
• Ensure IT operations adhere to relevant regulations, including MAS TRM/TRMG, and other industry-specific requirements.
• Identify opportunities for improving IT governance and risk management processes and controls.
• Perform ongoing testing and monitoring of IT controls to ensure they are effective and compliant.
• Report on IT governance, risk management, and key risk indicators (KRIs) to senior management as needed.
• Implement best practices and industry standards to enhance the organization's IT governance and risk posture.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in IT governance, risk management, or IT auditor compliance.
• Ability to demonstrate deep technical expertise/knowledge in IT operations, payment infrastructure, or related areas preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL), risk management methodologies, regulatory and legal requirements, and industry practices (MAS TRM/TRMG/NIST framework/PS Act, etc.)
• Strong control and process management focus, with skills in deep-dive analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.

Interested applicants, please submit an updated resume in MS format via the Apply button.

Position and remuneration will be commensurate with skills and experience.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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