IT Process & SDM Governance Specialist (Risk & Compliance)

Description

We are looking for a sharp, detail-oriented IT Process & SDM Governance Specialist to independently manage end-to-end System Development Methodology (SDM) compliance and process assurance reviews. Operating within a rigorous enterprise-grade environment (mirroring top-tier financial services and banking standards), you will act as a key governance partner—ensuring that complex technology projects meet strict regulatory, audit, and quality milestones without compromising delivery velocity.

Responsibilities

• Independent Process Assurance: Independently manage end-to-end SDM compliance and process assurance reviews for assigned technology projects based on established governance frameworks.
• Gate & Artefact Validation: Validate project deliverables, assess adherence to software development life cycle (SDLC/SDM) standards, and identify process gaps ahead of tight project timelines.
• Stakeholder Advisory: Partner closely with Project Managers, Technical Delivery Managers, and engineering leads to guide teams on industry best practices and internal compliance guardrails.
• Audit Readiness: Provide comprehensive audit support for internal and external reviews, ensuring transparent traceability and documentation.
• Dashboards & Management Reporting: Create and maintain recurring process assurance review reports, compliance metrics, and executive dashboards for key stakeholders and management.
• Process Enhancement: Collaborate with the Process Assurance Team Lead to drive continuous improvement, operational efficiencies, and innovative awareness initiatives to boost SDM adoption.
• SME Guidance: Provide expert-level feedback on SDM process adjustments and participate in centrally driven project initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of professional working experience in IT Risk, IT Audit, SDLC Governance, or Process Assurance, ideally gained within banking, financial services, or large-scale enterprise technology environments.
• Candidates who started their career in a technical/banking technology environment and transitioned into risk, audit, or governance are highly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of System Development Methodologies (SDM), stage-gate reviews, artefact validation, and IT control frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; able to navigate pushback and drive compliance pragmatically in fast-paced delivery cycles.