Technology Governance Assurance Lead

About FWD GroupFWD Group is a pan-Asian life and health insurance business with more than 12 million customers across 10 markets, including some of the fastest-growing insurance markets in the world. The company was established in 2013 and is focused on changing the way people feel about insurance. FWD's customer-led and digitally enabled approach aims to deliver innovative propositions, easy-to-understand products and a simpler insurance experience.For more information, please visit About FWD Life Philippines FWD Life Insurance Corporation (FWD Life Philippines) launched its commercial operations in September 2014. As of end-2022, FWD Life Philippines ranks 3rd and 6th in terms of Paid-up Capital(1) and New Business Annual Premium Equivalent(2), respectively.For more information, please visit  1 > Statistics > Life > 2022 > Based on Paid-Up Capital2 > Statistics > Life > 2022 > Based on New Business Annual Premium EquivalentThe Technology Assurance Lead plays a critical role in ensuring effective governance, risk management, and compliance of technology initiatives within an organization. This role involves establishing and implementing governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure that technology systems and processes align with organizational goals, industry regulations, and best practices. The Technology Assurance Lead collaborates with various stakeholders, including IT teams, business units, and senior management, to drive technology governance and promote a culture of compliance and risk awareness.Establish and enforce technology policies.  Develop and enforce policies, standards, procedures and guidelines related to technology usage, data security, access controls, software development, change management, and other areas. Regularly review and update policies and standards to address emerging risks and technology trends.Monitor and assess technology risks.  Identify, assess, and monitor technology-related risks and vulnerabilities across the organization. Implement risk assessment methodologies, conduct risk assessments, gap assessments in alignment to the company's policies and standards and provide recommendations to mitigate risks. Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies to anticipate and manage potential risks.Ensure regulatory compliance. In coordination with Risk and Compliance, stay informed about relevant laws, regulations, and standards applicable to technology governance, such as data protection, privacy, cybersecurity, and IT governance frameworks. Ensure compliance with these requirements through regular audits, assessments, and remediation efforts.Drive technology governance initiatives.  Collaborate with IT teams, business units, and senior management to drive technology governance initiatives and embed a culture of compliance and risk management. Promote awareness and understanding of technology governance principles, policies, and procedures.Facilitate and Conduct technology audits.  Plan and execute technology or IT General Controls audits to evaluate the effectiveness of controls, identify gaps, and recommend improvements. Ensure that audit findings are properly addressed and remediated in a timely manner.Monitor and report on technology governance.  Develop and implement metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and reporting mechanisms to track the effectiveness of technology governance initiatives. Prepare regular reports for senior management, highlighting key risks, compliance status, and improvement opportunities.Stay abreast of technology trends and best practices.  Continuously update knowledge of technology advancements, industry trends, and best practices related to technology governance. Share insights and recommendations with relevant stakeholders to drive innovation and improve technology governance practices.Knowledge and Skills: Education & Certification:Bachelor's or Master's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field.Professional certifications such as ITIL, CISA, CGEIT, or CRISC are desirable.Experience:Experience in developing and implementing technology governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.Knowledge of risk management principles and methodologies.Strong understanding of technology governance frameworks, such as NIST, ITIL or COBIT.Familiarity with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices, such as GDPR, ISO 27001, and cybersecurity frameworks.Experience in conducting technology audits or assessments is a plus.Work with insurance or financial services industry is a plus.Technical Competencies/Skills:Strong ability to carry out assigned tasks independently with little supervision.Excellent at performing multiple tasks at the same time without erring.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Effective interpersonal skills and collaborative style to build teamwork.Can work on-call/remote and should be flexible in a fast-paced dynamic environment with shifting roles and responsibilities.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Privacy NoticeYour privacy is a priority for FWD.  The Company keeps your personal information with us in confidence. To know more about how we process your information, kindly refer to our FWD Recruitment Privacy Notice.FWD has partnered with Talocity Instasolutions Private Limited ("Talocity") to manage the initial filtering of candidate's profiles through video interviews, social profile mapping, and video analytics using artificial intelligence engine that is offered within the Talocity platform.  The platform evaluates the candidate on the five well-known dimensions as per OCEAN Personality Model that influence occupational success and help understand workplace behavior. For more information, please refer to Talocity Privacy Policy.When you apply, FWD will share your name, phone number and email address to Talocity to contact you and conduct the initial screening and profiling process.  Shortlisted candidates will then be contacted by FWD for the face-to-face interview.