Total 2 programme director job vacancies in Quality Assurance / Control category in Singapore - Singapore

Assurity Trusted Solutions (ATS) is a leading subsidiary of the Government Technology Agency (GovTech), responsible for operating the National Authentication Framework (NAF) and National Certification Authority (NCA) in Singapore. Our organization is dedicated to establishing trust in the use of digital services by providing secure and convenient identity management solutions.

We are currently seeking a highly experienced and dynamic individual to join us in the role of Director, IT Assurance. As the Director, you will play a pivotal role in our mission to enhance Singapore's competitiveness as a trusted ICT hub for citizens and businesses.

A brief summary of your job responsibility:

• Provide strategic direction, leadership, and oversight of the IT Assurance function within ATS.
• Develop and implement IT assurance strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Lead and manage a team of IT audit professionals to conduct independent assessments of the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and risk management systems.
• Deliver timely and high-quality IT assurance reports to senior management and stakeholders, highlighting key findings, risks, and recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including technology, compliance, and legal departments, to drive continuous improvement in IT governance, risk management, and compliance practices.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging risks, and regulatory requirements to proactively identify areas for improvement and respond effectively to changes in the IT risk landscape.
• Provide strategic advice and guidance to senior management on IT risk and assurance matters.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the IT Assurance team, promoting professional growth and expertise in IT audit and assurance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, regulators, and industry peers.

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in IT audit, IT risk management, or a related field, with at least 7 years in a leadership role.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or CRISC are highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of IT governance frameworks and standards, such as COBIT, ISO 27001, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements related to IT risk and compliance, particularly in the financial services or government sectors.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing IT assurance strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in managing and conducting IT audits, risk assessments, and control evaluations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Proactive mindset and ability to drive change and innovation.

If you are a seasoned IT Assurance professional looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact, we invite you to join us at Assurity Trusted Solutions.

We offer a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for professional growth and development. Interested applicants are invited to submit their resumes to us.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. All applications will be kept strictly confidential and used for recruitment purposes only.

By submitting your application, you agree that your personal data may be collected, used and disclosed by Assurity Trusted Solutions Pte. Ltd. (ATS), GovTech and their service providers and agents in accordance with ATS’s privacy statement which can be found at: https://www.assurity.sg/privacy.html or such other successor site.

• A wholly-owned subsidiary of GovTech.
• We promote a learning culture and encourage you to grow and learn.
• A competency framework is in place to help you grow your career with us.

Team Summary

The Visa Asia Pacific Compliance team manages Visa's Compliance program in the Asia Pacific region. The team provides robust, globally consistent programs and controls framework to manage compliance and regulatory risk and protect Visa’s brand around the world. We drive an ethical culture through empowerment and accountability to do the right thing. We empower the business to achieve Visa’s objectives legally and with integrity.

While this position reports to the Global Anti-Money Laundering (AML) team, it is of paramount importance for the role holder to maintain a close working relationship with the Asia Pacific Compliance team. This collaboration will ensure that both global and regional standards are strictly adhered to.

What an AML Compliance Director does at Visa:

Visa is looking for an AML Compliance Director to join our team in Singapore. This role covers ownership of AML Compliance across Visa’s Commercial and Money Movement Solutions (CMS) with specific focus on Visa Direct.

Visa Direct, is an exciting payment service that Visa provides to clients (issuers, acquirers, processors, merchants and service providers) to facilitate funds transfers around the world using push payment technology, i.e., Original Credit Transaction (OCT).  Visa Direct consumer and business applications include person to person (P2P) money transfer, person to micro-business (P2MB) transfer (e.g., payment for goods and services sold by very small businesses), marketplace payouts to gig economy participants, funds disbursement (e.g., insurance claims), and more. In summary, Visa Direct offers Cross-border solutions that can enable funds delivery across Visa’s card network and numerous domestic Automated Clearing House (ACH) and real-time payment (RTP) networks.

The Director – AML and Sanctions Compliance – Payments, will be a key member of the Global AML and Sanctions team. This charter is inclusive of assisting to develop the relevant AML and Sanctions policy standards, program governance using a risk-based approach, engagement models, communications content and cadence, and strategic guidance to global and regional efforts. The role-holder should be able to engage with credibility and authority with clients and regulators and clearly communicate the platform’s risk and compliance features. Knowledge of global and regional industry and regulatory trends in the areas of AML as well as KYC and risk scoring will be critical as well as experience in building solutions and processes to manage innovative payment services. The ideal candidate should be able to work independently towards agreed strategy, objectives and results and be effective in a dynamic, matrixed environment under demanding timelines.

• Manage Commercial and Money Movement Solutions product specific BSA as well as AML and sanctions risk strategy, standards, procedures, and risk assessments to support the product roadmap, rollout, and service offering

• Partner with cross functional teams to define enhanced controls, tools and compliance monitoring rules for originated programs impacting authorization confidence and issuers’ Visa Direct enablement

• Execute Visa Direct monitoring rules to ensure participants’ compliance with product parameters, their programs, and other best practices

• Interact with senior management in Product, Compliance, Legal, Risk, and regional business units concerning AML as well as ATF issues and processes

• Stay up to date of regulatory and corporate governance developments affecting payments with the region

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.