Assistant Vice President, Specialist, Risk Technology, Technology and Operations

DBS Bank

  • Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Business FuntionTechnology and Operations (T&O) enables and empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, technology, people capability and innovation. In Group T&O, we manage the majority of the Bank's operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels.Job Purpose
  • This is to manage and mitigate Technology Risk for DBS India.
Key Accountabilities
  • The Scope includes all Findings where Technology is impacted (across external and internal audits and reviews, and excluding IT Information Security) are in scope.
  • Engagement across Technology verticals, Operations, Business, Compliance to prioritize, plan, act, prove, close all open findings within committed timelines.
  • Scan regulatory requirements, circulars to ensure forward planning and execution for compliance. This includes Singapore and India regulatory requirements.
  • For the overall e2e Technology “estate” across DBS, Partners, external environment : are we ready for scale / DR & bcp / quality of code in terms of impact & user experience & customer experience / newer technologies
Job Duties & responsibilities
  • Liaise with stakeholders within and outside DBS, including at Group level to have a comprehensive view of all Technology Risks.
  • Engage with Technology verticals and others as appropriate within DBS, to progress on closure of all open points.
  • Engage with Compliance, understand the regulatory requirements at country and group level, and add these to the action points which Technology has to ensure.
  • Early identification of execution challenges in risk mitigation actions, and being an effective catalyst with Technology teams and seniors to resolve bottlenecks such as cost or resource approvals, conflicting priorities.
  • Risk assessment across the “estate” covering partners, external environment and identify potential risks such as relating to scale-preparedness, DR & bcp support for the organization, code quality in terms of testing and deployment governance.
  • Regular updates as per agreed rhythm, and fronting dialogues with different seniors across DBS at country and group, to highlight process on Risk Management and Risk Mitigation.
  • Liaise with relevant departments such as HR, to ensure awareness of Technology Risk within the DBS India Technology Team, and partner for this awareness across DBS India.
  • People management and Team building
Requirements
  • Ideally, 15+ years of successful experience in Technology Risk Management. The more recent 5+ years should be in a well established bank (Indian or Multinational).
Education / Preferred Qualifications
  • Minimum Computer Science or Technology Management graduate, preferably in Info-Sec specialization.
Core Competencies
  • Good communication skills and ability to manage dialogues with seniors.
  • Readiness to raise the “red flag” for risks, in the interests of the bank.
Technical Competencies
  • Ideally, risk-accreditations like CISA, experience on Information System audits and remediation, Agile Scrum accreditation and/or experience, and has worked as a Lead Auditor in Information System audits including ISO audits.
Work Relationship
  • Awareness of Information Systems and their complexity, potential points of failure from a risk perspective.
DBS India - Culture & Behaviors
  • Drive Performance Through Value Based Propositions
  • Ensure Customer Focus by Delighting Customers & Reduce Complaints
  • Build Pride and Passion to Protect, Maintain and Enhance DBS’ Reputation
  • Enhance Knowledge Base, Build Skill Sets & Develop Competencies
  • Invest in Team Building & Motivation through Ideation & Innovation
  • Execute at Speed While Maintaining Error Free Operations
  • Develop a Passion for Performance to Grow Talent Pool
  • Maintain the Highest Standards of Honesty and Integrity

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