Job Description

Reporting to the Technology Assurance Domain Lead, asthe successful candidate, you will be responsible to support the AssuranceFunction in maintaining the Assurance Methodology, facilitating annual planningand tracking of assurance activities, and coordinating regulatory inspectionsand reviews across Group and subsidiaries.

• Maintain and enhance the Assurance Methodology, including its associated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and templates, to ensure consistency, relevance, and alignment with industry best practices. Collaborate with stakeholders to facilitate periodic reviews and updates.
• Track and monitor the delivery progress of assurance reviews against the approved annual plan for both Group and subsidiaries. Escalate delays and ensure that any changes to the plan are duly reviewed and approved in accordance with governance protocols.
• Coordinate and facilitate the annual risk assessment and assurance planning process across Group and subsidiaries. This includes conducting planning workshops to communicate timelines and expectations. Ensure consistency in risk inputs, alignment with Group priorities, and completeness of planning documentation. Contribute to process improvements by enhancing the quality of inputs and identifying areas for refinement.
• Support the Internal and External Audit Management function, with a focus on coordinating the annual regulatory inspection process and regulatory reviews across subsidiaries. Assist the team lead in tracking requests and responses between country teams and Group, ensuring timely follow-ups and maintaining oversight of submission progress.
• Support the Technology Assurance team in executing assigned assurance reviews. Perform control testing by evaluating control design and operating effectiveness, prepare issue write-ups, and engage stakeholders for discussion and validation.
• Engage actively with team members to promote knowledge sharing and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Undertake strategic initiatives and ad-hoc projects as assigned, contributing to the continuous improvement and operational effectiveness of the Assurance Function.

• Degree holder with additional Banking, Finance or Accounting qualifications.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in audit or risk management related functions with control testing experience of a financial services institution.
• Exposure to MAS Technology Risk Management guidelines and/or good understanding  of technology processes in the banking industry will be an advantage.
• Well versed in the technical security controls for one of the following areas: web security, network security, system security, DLP controls, IAM, AS/400 and Unix operating systems controls, database controls.
• Experience in usage of data analytics for audit reviews and/or continuous auditing will be a strong plus.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation) to deliver timely assurance reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and driven, good team player, keen learner to continuously develop relevant technical expertise, and able to work independently in a face-paced environment.
• A strong team player with the ability to drive results and the passion for excellence.
• Possess good critical thinking skills and be able to navigate complex and ambiguous situations, analyse complex issues while maintaining clarity and direction for the team.
• With ability to look at issues from multiple angles, the candidate should be able to appreciate diverse perspectives, complexity and ambiguity in management and support strategic decisions.
• Strong stakeholders’ management skills, especially with senior management and/or risk committees and regulatory bodies.
• Ability to plan and execute concurrent reviews effectively.
• Self-directed, self-motivated with the ability to take ownership for business unit goals, he/she should make sound decisions in a timely manner, use good judgment and keep initiatives moving.
• Possess strong verbal and written communications skills and with effective presentation skills.