Assistant Vice President, Technology Governance & Control Team

The Technology Governance & Control Team at SMBC Singapore is responsible for overseeing the governance and control of IT system development, IT service management, IT operations and support functions. The team plays a crucial role in ensuring that technology is developed, deployed, and managed responsibly, in line with global technology governance standards and best practices. 

The Role

The Technology Governance & Control Team is a key IT team responsible for providing oversight and governance of IT system development, service management, operations, and support functions at SMBC in Singapore.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the APAC Regional IT Quality Assurance Team to enhance the overall IT Technology Quality Assurance (QA) and Control framework.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the relevant IT Technology QA and Control framework, including policies, processes, and tools, across Singapore Branch and APAC Branches.
• Conduct regular IT Technology QA & Control compliance checks on in-scope Technology Controls, such as Project Management, IT security, and IT operations, to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Prepare and review IT Technology QA & Control compliance assessment reports and establish remediation and improvement plans.
• Maintain IT Technology QA & Control compliance checklists, ensuring they are in line with regulatory requirements and internal IT procedure manuals.
• Ensure compliance with the bank's IT governance policies and procedures and collaborate with IT system owners to perform system risk assessments.
• Standardize processes and procedures with APAC branches, reviewing IT-related documents such as procedure manuals and guidelines.
• Provide leadership and guidance to technology teams, ensuring adherence to IT Technology policies and procedures.
• Implement IT Technology Governance and Controls on digitalized platforms for improved productivity and efficiency.
• Provide IT audit support to relevant business units and IT audits.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT Quality Assurance and Control, preferably within the banking industry.
• Strong knowledge of IT governance frameworks, standards, and best practices.
• Experience in conducting IT compliance checks and preparing compliance assessment reports.
• Excellent understanding of IT project management, IT security, and IT operations.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to IT controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or ITIL would be an advantage.
• Work location: One@ChangiCity