Manager, Risk Control & Release at Rose Avenue Group

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Risk Control

• Develop, implement, and maintain risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures in line with regulatory standards and organizational objectives.
• Identify, assess, and monitor operational, technology, and change-related risks across systems and projects.
• Coordinate regular risk assessments and report key risk indicators (KRIs) to senior management and relevant committees.
• Recommend and oversee the implementation of risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and international standards (e.g., ISO 27001, COBIT, ITIL).

Release Management

• Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of software releases, patches, and updates across production and test environments.
• Establish and enforce release governance and approval processes to minimize disruption to business operations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (IT operations, development, cybersecurity, and business units) during release cycles.
• Ensure robust testing, rollback, and contingency plans are in place prior to releases.
• Maintain release documentation, audit trails, and ensure knowledge transfer for post-release support.

Governance & Reporting

• Provide regular reports to senior management on risk posture, release performance, and compliance status.
• Engage stakeholders to ensure alignment of IT risk and release management activities with business strategy.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance risk control and release processes.

Other Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Risk Management, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as ITIL, COBIT, ISO 27001, CRISC, CISM, or PMP will be an added advantage.
• At least 8 years of progressive experience in IT risk management, release/change management, or IT governance roles.
• Strong knowledge of IT service management (ITSM), enterprise risk frameworks, and regulatory requirements in the financial/banking sector