Head of Divisional Controls

Seeking a senior technology risk leader with expertise in identifying, assessing, and managing technology risks across various areas including infrastructure, applications, cloud, data, cybersecurity, third-party services, and emerging technologies while understanding the business needs.

The role involves proactive collaboration with business stakeholders and technology risk teams to fulfill risk management responsibilities.

Responsibilities align with group policies, standards, and guidance notes related to technical, operational, and compliance event management, change risk management, remediation/response, and risk and obligation profiling.

Providing guidance to business leaders for applying risk and compliance management framework to evaluate risks and achieve business outcomes.

Engaging and managing senior stakeholders to enhance business systems and processes through risk and compliance framework integration.

Collaborating with the business to implement systems and controls for managing risk and compliance policies.

Assisting in risk profiling by identifying key risks and designing monitoring indicators and controls for mitigating risks.

Offering expertise on risk and control items, remediation action plans, management attestations, and relevant risk management forums.

Engaging relevant enterprise controls communities and providing business-specific input for activities and reviews related to risk and control functions.

Fostering risk management maturity, culture, and practices within the organization.

Providing strategic guidance for testing controls and assisting in regulatory responses and engagement matters.

Thorough understanding of technology and operational risk frameworks.

Proficiency in designing and implementing first-line risk controls aligned with industry standards.

Strong time management skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Capability to conduct detailed technical assessments to enhance controls and processes in a dynamic technology and business environment.

Proven ability to lead and mentor high-performance teams.

Pragmatic problem-solving skills with a sound understanding of commercial aspects.

Exposure to operational and technology challenges.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to influence colleagues and executives to enhance outcomes for colleagues and customers.

Proficiency in providing clear insights and recommendations on risk posture.

Over 10 years of experience in technology and operational risk management.

5+ years in senior leadership roles overseeing risk in large, complex, cross-border organizations.

Operational experience in offshore/shared services models, implementing 1LOD risk frameworks, and understanding offshore delivery models.

Experience in regulatory and compliance arrangements for offshore/shared services models, with the ability to design and implement technical and operational controls.

Knowledge of SDLC, banking platforms, and system workflows.

Proven ability to excel in high-performing teams.

Tertiary qualification in a relevant technology/business-related discipline, or equivalent business/technology experience.

Relevant Risk and Controls Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, etc. will be highly regarded.

Desirably, a post-graduate qualification.

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave and sick leave

Additional perks like 13th month salary, annual performance bonus, premium healthcare, team activity allowance, welcome kit, and work anniversary benefits

Opportunities to work on innovative projects with contemporary technology, clear career advancement paths, access to digital learning platforms, leadership training programs, specialist capabilities, and sponsored language and training courses

Flexible work model, modern office spaces, stocked pantry, employee assistance program, team-building activities, and a talented and cohesive team

PEGASI – IT Recruitment Consultancy | Email: recruit@pegasi.com.vn | Tel: +84 28 3622 8666