Deputy/ Assistant Director, Suptech, Surveillance & Analytics

[What the role is]

The Suptech, Surveillance & Analytics (SSA) Division sits within the Inspection & Supervisory Methodologies Department (IMD) and is responsible for the exploration, development and management of AI and Data Analytics (AIDA) products for the financial supervision group (FSG) to support supervisory priority outcomes.

[What you will be working on]

We are looking for an IT professional to help support both Day 1 and Day 2 operations of MAS’ application systems.  Your work scope includes the following:

• Lead and manage the successful delivery of new projects and system enhancements, while ensuring conformance to principles, guidelines and best practices;

• Identify, track and communicate progress of projects, milestones, deliverables, dependencies and risks to ensure early mitigation of risks;

• Organise and facilitate both business and technical requirements workshops, and help bridge the gaps between business, tech and cybersecurity teams;

• Ensure the smooth running of existing systems and that all key maintenance and support tasks are completed in a timely manner;

• Manage outsourced vendors and/or in-housed contractors to meet the delivery and operation needs of the systems;

• Plan, execute and support system implementation, software/hardware upgrades and security patches;

• Oversee vulnerability management, security scans and penetration testing on current and new systems

• Ensure, track and monitor compliance to all existing IT policies, then work with relevant stakeholders to assess impact of new policies and make recommendations accordingly;

• Perform regular risk assessments required by IT policies, and liaise with the relevant subject matter experts to develop mitigating measures and obtain risk acceptance.

• You may be required to work on other ad-hoc assignments

[What we are looking for]

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of working experience in managing and supporting financial/government sector IT projects/systems.

• Strong communications, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Good vendor management and project management skills.

• Keen eye for detail, with ability to plan and proactively identify/manage risks to ensure successful project delivery and optimised system operations.

• Familiarity with IT Service Management (ITSM) processes in accordance with IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) best practices.

• Good knowledge of various aspects of IT, such as infrastructure, network, architecture, data, security, and design.

• Having cybersecurity accredited certifications (e.g. CISA, CISSP) would be an advantage.

You will be working in a fast-paced environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and needs of stakeholders, as well as the agility to respond to changes and developments.

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.