Regulatory Compliance Specialist (IT)

Position Summary

This role is responsible for ensuring the company’s adherence to all related and relevant compliance regulations. He/She will be the compliance advisory for various departments and collaborate with them to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations while achieving the organization’s goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations and apply sound ethical judgment regarding business practices and conduct.
• Work hand in hand with the business units to identify and manage regulatory risk including handling incident reporting to the authority.
• Assess risk when business decisions are made, with due consideration for the company’s reputation and key stakeholders’ interests.
• Draft and implement organizational policies, standards and procedures to comply with applicable regulations.
• Develop, implement, and execute compliance testing, continuous assurance, and reporting of compliance testing reviews.
• Conduct training to improve awareness of control requirements stated in IT standards, and/or any industry good practices.
• Manage regulatory requests, prepare responses and inform the senior management of significant compliance matters that require their attention or action in a timely manner.
• Manage monthly compliance reporting to Senior Management and Board.
• Drive adhoc regulatory projects assigned, including engagement of business stakeholders for successful implementation.

Requirements

• Degree holder in computer science, information technology, information security, economics, accounting or related disciplines with at least 10 years of compliance experience in a regulated financial industry.
• Highly advantageous if you have experience in IT control assessment/auditing, technology risk management, business and system process review.
• Holder of relevant professional certificates such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CGEIT are preferred.
• Highly advantageous if you have experience in IT control assessment/auditing, technology risk management, business and system process review.
• Possess strong analytical skills, paying careful and particular attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks assigned.
• Strong team player with track record of working well in a collaborative environment with strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong in documentation and report writing skills.
• Self-driven with the ability to work independently.