IT Risk & Controls Specialist (Banking domain)

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key member of the APAC Risk & Controls team, ensuring alignment with the Banks Risk Framework and Global Technology (GT) governance.
• Manage senior stakeholder communication, reporting, and risk mitigation strategy development.
• Drive end-to-end risk management, covering frameworks such as ERP, RCSA, eRIC, SIAI, JDI, AIAI, and RIAI.
• Conduct and oversee Quality Assurance (QA) testing and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) for applications.
• Promote risk culture: "Identify, Escalate, Debate" principles in daily activities.
• Lead adoption of risk management tools (e.g., JIRA) and sustainability programs.
• Interpret and manage implications of regulatory changes, collaborating with business units to implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with internal and external audit functions, regulators, and clearinghouses to respond to inquiries and assessments.
• Support resolution of significant risk issues, including Audit, Compliance, and Regulatory Findings.

Background & Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT risk, audit, or compliance, preferably within the Banking or Financial Institution domain.
• Strong familiarity with APAC regulatory requirements (e.g., MAS, HKMA, CBRC, OJK, RBI).
• Experience in executing risk initiatives and leading programs to proactively address regulatory risk exposures.
• Bachelors degree in information technology or related discipline.
• Industry-recognized certifications (e.g., CISA, CISM, COBIT) are highly preferred.

Please share your updated resume at arshi.khan@smartims.com