Vice President - RISK ORM ICT

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**Description** Job Description – RISK ORM ICT ISPL Job Title: RISK Operational Risk Officer (ORO) ICT ISPL Department: RISK ORM ICT APAC Location: Mumbai **Business Line / Function** RISK Position Purpose - Implementation, management and oversight of 2nd line of defense (2LOD) risk management framework within the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) supporting APAC region (14 territories). Key Responsibilities RISK ORM ICT ISPL Governance & Oversight - Provide IT & Cyber risk management oversight and advisory to the business, technical and operations groups while working with the senior management and wider teams within 1,2 and 3LOD. - Provide direction, support and oversight with respect to management of security and technology risks of core systems and applications - Drive effective implementation and communication of Operational Risk Management policies and guidelines, in particular RISK ORM ICT related. Risk management environment - Identification & Assessment: Ensure that the identification and assessment of operational risks are effectively done across the organization by correlating input from Audit Findings, Internal Loss Data Collection & Analysis, External Data Collection & Analysis, Risk Control Self Assessments, Business Process Mapping, KPIs & KRIs, Scenario Analysis, Quantified Measurement & Comparative Analysis - Monitoring & Reporting: Implement a process to regularly monitor operational risk profiles and material exposure to losses and provide appropriate reporting mechanisms to the board, senior management and the business lines. Data capture and operational risk reporting should be continuously enhanced and provide a feedback loop to enhance risk management policies, procedures and practices. - Control & Mitigation: Improve the effectiveness of the Internal Controls program by reviewing the control environment, risk assessment process, control activities, information and communication and monitoring activities. Assess operational risk response strategies. Validate risk transfer options. - Risk Disclosure: Provide updates on regulatory and financial disclosure while complying with external and regulatory communications standards and disclosing the operational risk management framework of the bank in a manner that complies with the formal disclosure policy approved by the board of directors. Defines approach for determining what operational risk disclosures are made and the internal controls over the disclosure process. Implement a process to assess the appropriateness of the disclosure, including the verification and frequency. Contributing Responsibilities RISK ORM ICT Governance & Oversight - Contribute to the establishment of an IT & Cyber Risk Management program across the Bank and at centre of excellence (ISPL) within the three lines of defense model in alignment with the Group Risk Management Framework - Assist with establishing appropriate risk management governance committees, arrange agendas and chair meetings as appropriate - Assist with establishing and oversight of the Operational Risk Management infrastructure and ensure practices are consistent with regulatory expectations and industry sound practices Risk management environment - Business Resiliency & Continuity: Oversee and drive the business resiliency and continuity plans to ensure the ability of the Bank and at ISPL to operate on an ongoing basis and limit the losses in the event of severe business disruption. Coordinate with the first and third lines of defense to test these plans to ensure coverage and adequacy. Technical & Behavioral Competencies - Professional qualifications relevant to Information Security (such as CISA, CISM or CRISC). - Strong risk mindset with understanding of applicable regulatory requirements in financial services sector around Information Security Risks (Technology Risk, Business Continuity Risk, etc.) - Experience in managing Enterprise Risk and necessary Controls. Experience in the infrastructure security space. Strong experience in Third Party Risk assessment process. - Functional knowledge in below areas to cover endpoint, network devices, server and databases: Security Architecture Malware Protection Identity & Access Management Secure Configuration Security Testing Emerging Technology Security - Good understanding of information security technologies and knowledge around network devices, servers, Firewall, IDS, IPS, SIEM, DLP, Proxy, Web / Email Content Filtering and Anti-Virus & Malware protection. - Good understanding of vulnerability assessments and penetration testing and technologies associated with the capabilities. - Good understanding of incident response and management capability for cyber incidents. Working knowledge of Regulatory requirements. Competencies (Technical / Behavioural) The successful candidate will have a proven track record in managing risk and technology in large/global organizations with robust knowledge of technology, risks and controls, IT and security architecture, operational resilience, and third party technology risk management. The candidate must have experience in EU regulations such as DORA, CRA and GDPR, and US cybersecurity framework such as NIST. Prior ICT risk experience (IT, DR/BCM, Cyber security, Third Party, etc.) and exposure to Financial Services industry is a requirement. Experience with risk management tools and information systems is beneficial. The candidate should have a keen interest and excellent understanding of top and emerging risk in the cyber and technology across the industry. Skills Referential **Behavioural Skills** - Decision Making - Client focused - Ability to collaborate / Teamwork - Attention to detail / rigor **Transversal Skills** - Analytical Ability - Ability to manage a project - Ability to develop