Head of IT Governance

2 days ago

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Krisvconsulting Services Full time 120,000 - 240,000 per year


Seeking a seasoned and strategic leader to head our IT Governance function within the technology division. This role is instrumental in shaping the organization's IT governance strategy, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations, internal policies, and global best practices. The ideal candidate should have experience in banking or financial services, and possess a strong understanding of risk management, IT controls, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, implement, and lead a robust IT governance framework aligned with industry standards, regulatory guidelines, and business objectives.

  • Ensure IT policies, controls, and procedures are effectively designed, communicated, and enforced across all functions.

  • Manage IT risk oversight including identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring of operational and regulatory risks.

  • Serve as the primary liaison for IT governance matters with internal auditors, external auditors, and regulatory bodies.

  • Drive compliance reporting and governance dashboards for senior management, risk committees, and board-level oversight.

  • Oversee audit readiness, support internal/external IT audits, and ensure prompt remediation of findings.

  • Champion a governance-first mindset across IT and business teams, reinforcing accountability and regulatory discipline.

  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies, evolving regulations, and best practices in IT governance to continuously improve frameworks and controls.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 15+ years of relevant experience in IT Governance within Banking or Financial Services.

  • Proven track record in developing and implementing governance frameworks, IT risk management, and compliance practices.

  • Strong knowledge of regulatory standards such as MAS TRM, PCI DSS, ISO/IEC 27001, COBIT, or similar.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at senior leadership and board levels.

  • Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional governance programs and audit/regulatory interfaces.

  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and leadership capabilities.


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