We are seeking an experienced IT Risk & Compliance Manager to oversee technology risk management, regulatory compliance, and control frameworks within a regulated financial services environment. This role ensures that IT systems, processes, and controls align with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices.
Develop, implement, and maintain the IT risk management framework aligned with enterprise risk policies.
Identify, assess, and mitigate technology risks across applications, infrastructure, cloud, and third-party systems.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, audit, and governance requirements relevant to banking and financial services.
Lead IT compliance activities related to central bank regulations, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC, and internal control frameworks
Coordinate and manage internal and external IT audits, regulatory inspections, and risk assessments.
Oversee IT policies, procedures, and control documentation, ensuring regular reviews and updates.
Monitor and track risk issues, audit findings, and remediation plans, ensuring timely closure.
Work closely with IT, cybersecurity, legal, and business teams to embed risk and compliance controls into projects and operations.
Assess and manage third-party and vendor IT risks, including due diligence and ongoing monitoring.
Prepare and present risk and compliance reports to senior management and governance committees.
5–8 years of experience in IT risk, technology risk, IT audit, or compliance within banking or financial services.
Strong understanding of IT governance, risk, and control frameworks (COBIT, ITIL, NIST).
Experience working with regulators, auditors, and risk committees
Solid knowledge of information security, cybersecurity controls, and data protection regulations
Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical IT controls.
Central Bank / Regulatory Authority requirements
ISO 27001 / ISO 22301

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