IT Risk & Compliance Lead

If you are looking to excel and make a difference, take a closer look at us… Overview: The IT Risk & Compliance Lead is responsible to develop & lead the IT compliance management practice for the effective management & implementation of IT processes & deliverables in terms of compliance, efficiency, management and control. This includes developing and maintaining the compliance methodology of IT processes to reinforce adherence to IT governance standards and policies, and to ensure compliance concerns within IT are being appropriately evaluated, investigated & resolved. This role reports to the Head of Process & Governance Key responsibilities and Accountabilities: Functional (job responsibilities) 1) Manage IT compliance capability with the objective of raising compliance awareness & improving compliance level within IT 2) Coordinate IT audit/ compliance process with:

• o Internal & external auditors
• o IT & operational risk management teams
• o Compliance team

3) Review previous IT internal & external audit/ compliance findings & track for timely & satisfactory resolution 4) Objectively review & evaluate performed processes, work products & services through periodic compliance checks and independent assessment / friendly audit against key internal IT controls to identify compliance risks/ gaps & recommend areas for improvements 5) Central party to manage & coordinate all periodic compliance reporting/ assessment requirements 6) Identify & analyze external regulatory/compliance requirements for their IT impact & work with respective IT stakeholders to take appropriate measures in complying with them 7) Direct various compliance programs, proactively identify challenges & develop, recommend & implement appropriate improvements to ensure ownership & remediation of regulatory requirements 8) Coordinate, document & communicate all compliance process improvement activities within IT. Establish new programs &/or recommend the adoption of new or modified policies/procedures based on the evolving regulatory landscape 9) Promote & support a culture of compliance, risk avoidance/mitigation & corporate accountability throughout IT organization 10) Raise awareness & provide advisory to IT staff on IT policies & guidelines to promote compliance Organizational (organizational responsibilities)
People Management
Provide leadership & direction to direct reports in creating a conducive & high spirited working environment

• Maintain close working relationship with other departmental / section heads to ensure operational consistency
• Plan & execute staff resource development & training plans
• Staff recruitment, performance appraisal & monitoring & retention

Administration

• Provide efficient administrative support functions within department
• Ensure timely & accurate compilation & submission of management reporting

Jobholder Requirements: Education & Qualification:

• Malaysian citizen
• Professional IT qualification or IT degree, or its equivalent

Experience:

• 10 years of hands-on IT technical experience, and overall IT processes & services
• At least 5 years related experience in managing and monitoring compliance-related matters with thorough understanding of the IT landscape
• At least 5 years of experience in conducting IT audit, compliance check and independent assessments
• Sound knowledge of overall IT processes & services with experience in / dealing with IT Audit, Risk and Compliance
• Experience in conducting IT audit, compliance check and independent assessments
• Possess strong background in BNM GPIS, BNM RMIT, MAS TRM, PCI DSS and other regulatory compliance

Other Notes: Exposure or certification in the below area is an added advantage:

• CISA (IT Audit)
• CRISC (IT Risk)
• CompTIA Security+
• BNM GPIS
• RIT
• MAS TRM
• PCI-DSS

What’s next?

• Once you’ve applied online, our team will carefully review your application. Due to a high volume of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a fair and timely review process.
• Should you be shortlisted for the role, we will send you an invitation via email for an interview. You can also check on your application status by logging into your candidate account.

About Hong Leong Bank We are a leading financial institution in Malaysia backed by a century of entrepreneurial heritage. Providing comprehensive financial services guided by a Digital-at-the-Core ethos has earned us industry recognition and accolades for our innovative approach in making banking simpler and more effortless for our customers. Our digital and physical offerings span across a vast nationwide network in Malaysia, strengthened with an expanding regional presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China. We seek to strike a balance between diversity, inclusion and merit to achieve our mission of infusing diversity in thinking and skillsets into our organisation. Candidates are assessed based on merit and potential, in line with our mission to attract and recruit the best talent available. Expanding on our “Digital at the Core” ethos, we are progressively digitising the employee journey and experience to provide a strong foundation for our people to drive life-long learning, achieve their career aspirations and grow talent from within our organisation. Realise your full potential at Hong Leong Bank by applying now.