IT Governance and Controls Testing Lead

We are partnered with a well-known financial insitution in the region to hire an experienced Governance and Controls Testing Lead to join their team due to expansion of business. You will be resonsible to enhance their governance, risk, and compliance framework. This role focuses on assessing internal controls, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders to mitigate risks effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute and manage control testing to evaluate design and operational effectiveness.
• Identify control gaps and recommend remediation measures.
• Collaborate with Line 1 and Line 2 teams to enhance risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and frameworks (e.g., COSO, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Produce reports on testing outcomes, findings, and remediation progress.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, IT, or related fields. Relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CISM) preferred.
• 10+ years in GRC, risk management, or controls testing within regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of frameworks (MAS TRM, RMIT, COSO, NIST), GRC tools, and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, SOX). Excellent analytical and communication abilities.
• Hands-on experience in IT operations, including infrastructure management, system monitoring, or incident response.
• Proficiency in evaluating IT operational processes and identifying risks and controls.

Interested applicants, kindly share your updated resume at Derek.Lee@eamesconsulting.com to have a confidential chat.