IT Governance Specialist (Audit /Grc/ VP/ Attractive Bonus/ Central/ Permanent Role)

IT Governance Specialist (Audit /GRC/ VP/ Attractive Bonus/ Central/ Permanent Role) We are seeking an experienced IT Governance Specialist (GRC) at the Vice President level to strengthen our IT risk management, governance, and compliance capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT audits, regulatory compliance, and risk management within the financial services sector. This role serves as a key advisor to senior management and a central point of contact for all IT audit and compliance activities. Responsibility: Lead and manage a high volume of audits, ensuring timely completion and quality of work. Manage Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Internal Testing/ITE activities. Develop, enhance, and implement IT and cybersecurity policies, processes, and procedures to address audit findings and elevate process maturity. Oversee the testing, monitoring, and enforcement of IT and cyber risk controls. Advise senior management on IT and cybersecurity risk issues, including updates on MAS guidelines and regulatory changes. Drive IT risk awareness across Technology teams, ensuring alignment with organizational risk posture. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify, review, and streamline IT and cyber risk management processes. Assess risks and control gaps using MAS TRM, Cyber Hygiene guidelines, and other frameworks; work with Line 2 and Security teams to strengthen controls and policies. Communicate and provide guidance on new or updated IT policies and standards. Contribute strategic and innovative ideas to enhance the IT governance framework. Lead, coordinate, and manage all IT-related audits and regulatory inspections. Review audit findings with key stakeholders to determine root causes, define action plans, and validate remediation efforts. Act as the first QA checkpoint for IT audit, risk, and compliance responses. Prepare and follow up on monthly metrics and reports for governance committees such as ERC, RMC, EXCO, MAS EWI, and MAS IT…