About Us
Mizuho Bank is the banking subsidiary of Mizuho Financial Group, which is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world, as measured by total assets of approximately US 2 trillion. Mizuho's 55,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in over 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.
Mizuho Bank Singapore Branch has an established local presence with over 50 years of history and serves as the regional hub for the bank's APAC operations.
Operating with a Full Bank License, Mizuho Bank Singapore Branch provides banking services to over 2,000 Japanese and non Japanese corporate clients, with a staff strength of about 1,000 employees. We provide expertise in corporate finance, trade finance, cash management, funds transfers, project finance, and treasury services to help businesses develop and find new opportunities. We also collaborate with our affiliate company, Mizuho Securities, to provide investment banking solutions to our clients.
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2041BR
Department
Singapore Administration Department
Section
IT Security & Risk Management
Location
Singapore
Job Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Director, Section Head of System Risk Management, the incumbent will be responsible for controls performance, developing and monitoring Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), assessing and providing guidance on mitigation of technology risks within the branch. The incumbent will also be integral in fostering strong risk culture, supporting audit and inspection readiness, ensuring the bank operates within its risk appetite whilst remaining resilient in an increasingly complex technological environment.
- Assist in the design, implementation and ongoing enhancements of the bank's IT risk framework, policies and procedures
- Validate controls testing for assurance over first line IT controls
- Challenge the effectiveness of first line IT controls, and validate remediation actions where gaps were identified
- Maintain the IT risk register, assess risks identified with application, infrastructure and project owners.
- Execute key IT risk processes such as RCSAs, risk analysis, KRIs, and develop clear insights on technology and cyber risk exposure
- Translate MAS and internal policy requirements into practical first line controls and procedures, lead gap assessments and remediation programs
- Support IT stakeholders and act as liaison with internal and external auditors on first line of defense topics, coordinating evidence, management responses, and sustainable closure of findings related to IT governance, risks and controls
- Work with compliance and second line to ensure consistent risk treatment, reporting of KRIs, and alignment on any technology risk related matters.
- Chair or support IT Risk Forums ensuring effective escalation, challenge and decision making for exceptions, audit findings, and risks.
- Maintain technology risk dashboards and reporting for relevant risk committees, covering incidents, audit / regulatory issues, KRIs and remediation status.
- Support continuous improvement of IT processes and controls, including control automation and simplification while maintaining a robust control environment.
- Support training and awareness of IT staff on technology risk, security and governance requirements, reinforcing first line ownership and a strong risk culture
- Establish strong relationship with key stakeholders
Job Requirements
- A Bachelor's Degree from renowned universities
- Track record of engaging auditors, regulators, and senior management on complex technology risk topics
- Ability to influence stakeholders, challenge constructively and drive change across multiple IT domains
- At least 10 years of experience in technology governance, risk, or control roles within a regulated environment, preferably in banking
- Strong understanding of MAS technology and risk expectations, as well as industry frameworks and cyber risk standards
- Certification in CISSP / CISA are advantageous
