IT Process & SDM Governance Specialist (Risk & Compliance)

Description

We are seeking a highly attentive and analytical IT Process & SDM Governance Specialist to independently oversee end-to-end System Development Methodology (SDM) compliance and perform process assurance reviews. In a demanding enterprise setting that reflects top-tier financial services and banking expectations, you will serve as a strategic governance contact—confirming that complex technology programs achieve required regulatory, audit, and quality milestones while maintaining delivery momentum.

Responsibilities

• Independent Process Assurance: Independently administer end-to-end SDM compliance and process assurance reviews for assigned technology projects using established governance frameworks.
• Gate & Artefact Validation: Review and validate project deliverables, verify alignment with software development lifecycle (SDLC/SDM) requirements, and pinpoint process gaps early to avoid impacts to strict delivery timelines.
• Stakeholder Advisory: Work closely with Project Managers, Technical Delivery Managers, and engineering leads to support teams with industry best practices and internal compliance requirements.
• Audit Readiness: Deliver robust audit assistance for both internal and external assessments, maintaining clear traceability and complete documentation.
• Dashboards & Management Reporting: Develop and sustain recurring process assurance review reporting, compliance KPI tracking, and executive dashboards for key stakeholders and leadership.
• Process Enhancement: Partner with the Process Assurance Team Lead to enable continuous improvement, operational efficiencies, and awareness activities that strengthen SDM adoption.
• SME Guidance: Provide advanced guidance on SDM process refinements and contribute to centrally led project initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of professional working experience in IT Risk, IT Audit, SDLC Governance, or Process Assurance, preferably within banking, financial services, or large-scale enterprise technology environments.
• Candidates who began their career in a technical/banking technology setting and then progressed into risk, audit, or governance roles are strongly preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of System Development Methodologies (SDM), stage-gate reviews, artefact validation, and IT control frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities; capable of handling resistance and driving practical compliance within fast-paced delivery cycles.