Technology Risk Specialist (AVP/VP), Global Banks

Projob21.com Ltd.; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a Technology Risk Specialist to manage compliance and technical risk assessments. This role involves collaborating across departments to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory compliance. Candidates should have a strong background in IT security and experience within the banking sector. Professional certifications like CISA, CISM, or CISSP are advantageous, and the position offers a friendly international work culture with a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Friendly International Platform

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in Technology/IT/Cybersecurity Risk Management or Audit.
• Professional credentials like CISA, CISM, or CISSP are highly advantageous.
• Proven experience in IT security and risk consultation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical risk assessments and manage compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identify and implement control measures for various technical risks.
• Support risk management initiatives as part of a team.

Skills

Technical Risk Assessment

IT Security

Cybersecurity

Risk Mitigation

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Job description

Technology Risk Specialist (AVP/VP), Global Banks

• In-House Technical Risk and IT Security
• Expansion Regional Hire with Rewarding Career
• Friendly International Platform with Work-Life Balance

Our Client

Multiple expansion headcounts for Technical and IT Risk Specialists with authorized Global Banks and Financial Institutions.

Job Duties

1. Assume 1st or 2nd line of technical risk assessments, driving risk mitigation, tracking, and reporting.
2. Ensure compliance with HKMA / SFC regulatory requirements and Corporate Governance.
3. Identify technical risks and implement control measures by collaborating with group & regional stakeholders across IT, security, risk, audit, and compliance departments.
4. Support ALM Committee as part of the Regional Risk Management Team.
5. Review market risk, liquidity risk, and counterparty risk management frameworks to ensure compliance with group policies and HKMA/MAS regulations.
6. Conduct daily monitoring and reporting of market risk, counterparty credit, and liquidity risk positions.
7. Identify potential investment/operational risk by working closely with portfolio management, investment teams, tech, operations, legal, and compliance departments.
8. Conduct periodic risk assessments and stress tests to ensure regulatory and corporate governance compliance.
9. Conduct periodic reviews and formulate effective controls in accordance with regulatory requirements and corporate governance as part of the 2nd line of defense.
10. Perform gap analysis; develop control processes/policies and KRI indicators in partnership with compliance, audit, and 1st line of business.
11. Drive thematic reviews, especially related to IT risk, cybersecurity, PDPO, outsourcing, and BCP issues.

Requirements

• Well-qualified graduate, preferably in Computer Science or Information Technology-related majors.
• 6+ years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years in Technology/IT/Cybersecurity Risk Management or Audit, from an international bank or management consultancy.
• Professional credentials such as CISA, CISM, or CISSP are highly advantageous.
• Proven experience in IT security and risk consultation.
• Oversight of liquidity, treasury, and market risk.
• Experience in bank-wide asset and liability management.
• Friendly international work culture and work-life balance.