IT Compliance Specialist - Compliance, MariBank

What you'll do

An IT Compliance Specialist - Assurance will be responsible for:

IT Compliance Testing 

• Participating in the development/enhancement of compliance testing risk assessment, testing policy/framework, methodology, and procedures.
• Conducting annual IT compliance risk assessments to plan for the testing engagements and create the testing program
• Conducting IT compliance tests and reviews according to the established testing plans, evaluating the regulatory compliance of the Bank’s IT controls
• Identifying and documenting IT compliance deficiencies, issues and potential risks
• Tracking and monitoring the implementation of corrective actions to ensure timely resolution
• Conducting follow-up/ad-hoc testing to verify the effectiveness of the implemented corrective measures
• Updating testing plans based on risk assessment results and changes in regulatory requirements

Stakeholder Management

• Communicating test results to relevant stakeholders, including senior management and board of directors
• Recommending corrective actions to address identified compliance issues and weaknesses
• Providing guidance and support to business units on compliance testing-related matters
• Collaborating with other compliance team members to share insights and best practices

Management Reporting and Information

• Providing timely reports to Management and the CGC on the result of IT compliance testing, as well as the status of outstanding findings
• Preparing detailed testing reports summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations for corrective actions
• Maintaining comprehensive documentation of testing activities, including working papers, test scripts, and reports

Bank-wide Training and Awareness

• Assisting in developing and delivering training programs on compliance testing and monitoring
• Promoting awareness of compliance testing objectives across the organization

Requirements

• Graduate of Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or other related course
• At least 3-6 years of relevant experience, preferably from banking or fintech industries
• Strong knowledge on IT Regulations, standards and industry best practices
• High ethical standards and commitment to maintaining integrity of the Bank's IT Compliance Program
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environment
• Strong risk assessment capabilities
• Amenable to work Ortigas, Mandaluyong City and in a temporary hybrid setup