AVP/VP, Technology Risk Management, Tech COO, Group Technology

Job Summary

• Technology is key to enabling the DBS vision of being the leading bank in Asia.  To meet the challenges arising from the ever-evolving technological advancements and increasing sophistication and demands of customers, Technology Risk Managers to ensure robust risk governance.

• As a member of the Technology Risk Management team, you will oversee a portfolio of technology risk management activities (includes participating in any technology risk management related initiatives), with a focus on:

Policy/Standard/Guide enforcement validation Manage Technology Risk, Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Controls Indicators (KCIs) Collaborate with Legal & Compliance on Technology Regulatory Reporting Perform annual risk attestation Review risk approvals Vendor risk management Audit Management Perform annual Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) based Technology Risk Controls Library

• This role ensures that DBS Bank’s Technology Risk Framework aligns with the regulatory requirements and industry best practices, and internal policies while identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigation strategies.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide risk assessment and advisory as required:

• Provide actionable recommendations to senior management for risk mitigation.

• Perform risk reviews, provide risk opinion and ensure proper approvals and documentations Ensure compliance to policies/standards/regulatory requirements

• Responsible for risk monitoring and the closure of risk, arising from internal and external reviews/audits, including regulator inspection reviews. 

• Engage and collaborate with technology stakeholders to proactively identify risks at a detailed and technical level and ensure that IT is effectively driving remediation activities and to continuously improve IT risk posture.

• Prepare and develop technology risk materials for Risk forums

• Manage internal and external technology reviews/audits

• Manage technology risk initiatives

Required Experience

• At least 5-8 years of experience preferably with exposure on technology risk management

• Demonstrate experience in identifying, assessing and advising on technology risks.

• Excellent organizational, problem solving, interpersonal and operating skills to effectively drive the IT risk agenda with IT functions.

• Strong communication skills at all levels -- able to effectively communicate with IT and senior management, as well as line staff to drive IT risk mitigation initiatives and other IT risk management related areas.

• Experience in driving IT risk management

• Good technical competencies and exposure to IT application or infrastructure development, support and management.

Soft Skills:

• Strong executive communication (for Technology EXCO-level reporting).

• Ability to translate technical risks into business impact.

• Leadership in driving cultural change toward risk awareness.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s/master's in computer science, or related field.

• Certifications (Required): CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CISM, or equivalent.

Location:

DBS Asia Hub

Job:

Technology

Schedule:

Regular

Employee Status:

Full time