IT RISK MANAGER (FINTECH)

Taguig Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
The IT Risk Manager will help the company navigate and mitigate information technology risk by developing effective controls and policies.
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  • Market-aligned salaries & benefits

About Our Client

The company is a fintech focused on delivering innovative financial services to its customers.

Job Description

  • Lead the development and execution of the IT Risk Management strategy, ensuring alignment with company goals and regulatory requirements.
  • Identify, assess, and prioritize IT risks within the organization, developing action plans to mitigate risks and ensuring appropriate risk treatment plans are in place.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, Legal, Compliance, etc.) to embed risk management practices across all IT processes and systems.
  • Conduct regular risk assessments and audits, ensuring adherence to relevant frameworks such as ISO 27001, COBIT, and NIST.
  • Oversee third-party vendor risk assessments, ensuring compliance with security and risk management protocols.
  • Prepare and present risk reports to senior leadership and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability in IT risk management.
  • Stay updated on emerging IT risks and trends, especially in the FinTech and financial services industry, and proactively recommend improvements to existing risk management practices.
  • Lead incident response initiatives, including the investigation of IT security incidents and development of remediation strategies.



The Successful Applicant

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT Risk Management within financial services, showing a solid understanding of risk management principles, methodologies, and tools.
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements in the financial industry (e.g., BSP regulations, PCI DSS).
  • Experience with IT risk frameworks such as ISO 27001, COBIT, or NIST.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to communicate complex risk concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to lead and influence teams in a matrix organization.
  • Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) are highly preferred



What's on Offer

  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Leave incentives
  • Performance bonus
  • Company-specific perks
Contact
Gio Dumatol
Quote job ref
JN-102024-6555130
Phone number
+63 02 7795 2825

Job summary

Function
IT
Sub Sector
IT Systems & Testing
What is your area of specialisation?
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Taguig
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Gio Dumatol
Consultant contact
+63 02 7795 2825
Job Reference
JN-102024-6555130
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.