Senior Control Manager (1 year Contract - Extendable)

8-11 Years

SGD 12,000 - 15,000 per month

Job Description

An organisation within the financial services industry located in Singapore.

Technology Risk & Control Oversight

Lead the assessment and monitoring of technology-related risks across applications, infrastructure, cloud services, and third-party providers.
Review control effectiveness and drive remediation plans to address identified gaps and vulnerabilities.
Develop meaningful risk insights through metrics, dashboards, and key risk indicators.
Embed risk and security considerations into technology initiatives and change programmes from the outset.

Regulatory Compliance & Governance

Ensure compliance with applicable technology and cybersecurity regulations and industry standards.
Act as a key liaison during regulatory reviews, audits, and inspections.
Monitor remediation activities and oversee the closure of regulatory and audit findings.
Support the ongoing improvement of governance frameworks and risk management practices.

Policy & Framework Management

Drive the development and enhancement of technology risk policies, standards, and procedures.
Promote consistent adoption of governance requirements across technology teams.
Ensure policies remain aligned with evolving regulatory obligations and business priorities.

Incident, Resilience & Third-Party Risk

Provide risk oversight and challenge during technology incidents and operational disruptions.
Support business continuity and disaster recovery governance activities.
Oversee technology risk assessments for strategic vendors and outsourced service providers.
Strengthen third-party risk management practices through ongoing monitoring and assurance activities.

Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory

Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on technology risk, controls, and governance matters.
Deliver clear and concise risk reporting to leadership and governance committees.
Foster a strong risk culture through training, awareness, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

A successful Senior Control Manager should have:

Strong expertise in technology controls within the financial services sector.
Proven ability to assess and manage risks effectively.
Experience in developing and implementing control frameworks.
Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities.Degree qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related discipline.
Significant experience in Technology Risk, IT Audit, Information Security, Operational Risk, or Technology Compliance within the financial services industry.
Strong understanding of technology governance, risk management frameworks, cybersecurity controls, and IT control environments.
Deep knowledge of MAS Technology Risk Management (TRM) requirements and the Singapore regulatory landscape.
Experience engaging with regulators, auditors, and senior stakeholders.
Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to translate technical risks into business impact.
Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional certifications such as CRISC, CISA, CISM, CISSP, or equivalent.
Familiarity with recognised frameworks and standards including ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, and ITIL.
Experience supporting cloud, digital transformation, or large-scale technology change programmes.