Information Technology Governance Manager

Job description

​IT Security Line 1 Team Manager

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We are looking for an accomplished IT Security Governance & GRC lead to take charge of a mission-critical function within a prominent, regulated organisation. This position plays a key role in shaping the governance, risk, compliance, and security awareness agenda across multiple Asian markets.

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You will lead a talented team, work closely with senior executives and regulators, and ensure the organisation consistently meets stringent governance, risk, and compliance requirements while driving a culture of security excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the first line of defence GRC function, delivering comprehensive governance, risk, and compliance oversight across technology and security operations.

• Direct the development, monitoring, and reporting of security and risk indicators, policy deviations, incident trends, and third-party security posture.

• Oversee annual risk and control self-assessments in alignment with regulatory guidelines, internal frameworks, and industry best practice.

• Manage end-to-end responses to regulatory reviews, inspections, and audits.

• Design and deliver organisation-wide cybersecurity awareness programmes for diverse audiences including staff, IT teams, management, and external partners.

• Provide governance leadership over specialised domains such as identity and access management, cloud security, and application security.

• Champion continuous improvement of security governance practices, policy compliance, and risk culture.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of >10 GRC professionals across Singapore and other regional markets.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Systems, or a related field; Master’s degree advantageous.

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CCSP are preferred.

• 15+ years’ combined experience in:

• Cybersecurity governance, metrics, and risk reporting.

• IT risk and compliance management in regulated industries.

• Leading audit and regulatory engagements.

• Driving enterprise-level security awareness and policy initiatives.

• Proven leadership experience managing teams across multiple geographies.

• Strong executive and regulator engagement skills with a track record of influencing at senior levels.

• Exposure to financial services, large-scale technology organisations, or top-tier audit firms advantageous.

• Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO 27001; working knowledge of PowerBI, JIRA, and automation preferred.

• High integrity, excellent communication skills, and the ability to take a strategic, solutions-focused view of challenges.

This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned governance and security leader to drive strategic GRC initiatives across multiple countries, working at the intersection of compliance, technology, and business leadership.

If you have the expertise and leadership presence to deliver governance excellence in a dynamic, regulated environment, we invite you to apply.

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Please email your resume to Sheralynn TJIOE at SheralynnT@charterhouse.com.sg for a confidential discussion.

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Reg. No. R1878306

EA License no.: 16S8066

Only successful candidates will be notified.