VP, Data Risk, Risk Management Group

About the role

The Risk Management Group (RMG) develops and maintains the bank's risk management and internal control frameworks, provides independent review and challenge to the business, and monitors and reports on key risk issues. This role sits in the Data and AI Risk team within RMG and is responsible for building and maintaining a comprehensive risk management framework for Data and AI initiatives across the bank, aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practice. The position is based in DBS Asia Central.

Key responsibilities

• Review data risks and control effectiveness across the Group
• Perform independent line 2 reviews of data risks and control effectiveness
• Carry out regular risk assessments of existing data systems and processes, including data quality monitoring and data KRI assessments, and recommend improvements
• Report findings to management and committees, track remediation of identified issues and ensure action plans are adequate
• Contribute to the Group's overall data risk landscape assessment and support articulation of data risk issues, incidents and control gaps
• Take part in data governance projects and industry forums to share best practice

Required profile

• 8+ years of experience in risk management or audit, with a strong focus on data risk
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as accounting, banking, computer science, engineering, mathematics or statistics
• Relevant certifications such as DCAM or other data governance certifications are preferred

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of risk and control concepts and experience performing control testing
• Strong knowledge of regulations and industry best practices for data risk management frameworks
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Strong report writing, analytical and problem-solving skills