Location: Beijing, China

As a Tech Risk and Controls specialist, you will be responsible for identifying, and mitigating compliance and operational risks in line with the firm's standards and regulatory requirements. You will also provide subject matter expertise and technical guidance to technology-aligned process owners, ensuring that implemented controls are operating effectively and in compliance with regulatory, legal, and industry standards. By partnering with various stakeholders, including Product Owners, Business Control Managers, and Regulators, you will contribute to the reporting of a comprehensive view of technology risk posture and its impact on the business. Your advanced knowledge of risk management principles, practices, and theories will enable you to drive innovative solutions and effectively manage a diverse team in a dynamic and evolving risk landscape.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure effective identification, quantification, communication, and management of technology risk, focusing on root cause analysis and resolution recommendations
• Develop and maintain robust relationships, becoming a trusted partner with LOB technologists, assessments teams, and data officers to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and progress toward shared goals
• Execute reporting and governance of controls, policies, issue management, and measurements, offering senior management insights into control effectiveness and inform governance work
• Proactively monitor and evaluate KRIs, KPI, and control effectiveness, identify gaps, and recommend enhancements to strengthen risk posture and regulatory compliance
• Main point of contact with Regulator on Technology/Cyber Risk matter, including managing entity-specific risks including supporting prompt incident response impacting the entity.
• Keep apprised of current and emerging technology risks which could potentially affect the financial institution’s risk profile.
• Responsible for bringing to the notice of the Location Board/ Location Operating Committee /IT sub-committee of the board about the cyber security risk the bank is exposed to.
• Coordinate the activities pertaining to China Regulator Reporting procedure for Cyber Incident and coordination with Cyber Security Operation Center.
• Responsible for the timely completion and submission of regulatory required assessment.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 10+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technology risk management, information security, or related field, emphasizing risk identification, assessment, and mitigation
• Familiar with China banking industry related regulations, i.e. NFRA, PBOC, SAFE, MLPS..etc
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks, industry standards, and financial industry regulatory requirements
• Proficient knowledge and expertise in data security, risk assessment & reporting, control evaluation, design, and governance, with a proven record of implementing effective risk mitigation strategies
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive-level strategic decision-making and translating technology insights into business strategies for senior executives

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or other industry-recognized risk certifications