Head IT Governance and Risk Asia
Core
Own and maintain IT risk register, drive risk identification and treatment, and provide risk transparency to management for a private bank in Asia.
Role type
Senior IT Governance and Risk Management Lead (Regional)
Builds
IT governance frameworks, risk controls, and regulatory compliance posture for technology operations
Domain
Banking / Wealth Management / IT Risk & Governance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
IT governance, technology risk management, IT control assurance, regulatory compliance (MAS/HKMA), stakeholder management, audit coordination, risk reporting, change management, outsourcing risk, cyber risk practices
Preferred skills
Private banking experience, ISO 27001, ITIL, COBIT frameworks, automation of risk processes
Technologies
MAS regulatory framework, HKMA/SFC guidelines, ISO 27001, ITIL, COBIT
Responsibilities
Own and maintain IT risk register; Coordinate RCSAs, risk scenario analysis, and KRIs/KPIs; Translate regulatory requirements into first-line controls; Act as primary interface with internal and external auditors; Partner with Information Security, Compliance, and COO; Chair IT Risk Management Forum in Asia; Oversee risk dashboards and reports; Drive continuous improvement of IT processes and controls; Lead training on technology risk and governance; Report to IT Risk Management and Operational Risk Committees
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence
