IT Risk Manager – Governance, Risk & Compliance

About the role

Kina Bank is looking for an experienced IT Risk Manager to join its Governance, Risk and Compliance team in Port Moresby. Reporting to the Head of Risk, you will oversee the organisation’s Information Technology Risk Management Framework and ensure alignment with the Group’s risk strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the Group’s Information Technology Risk Management Framework.
• Monitor, assess and report on IT risks, incidents, control effectiveness and emerging technology risks.
• Maintain the IT Risk Register and conduct risk assessments, control testing and monitoring activities.
• Partner with ICT teams and business stakeholders to identify risk exposures and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Provide risk advice on technology initiatives, projects, system changes and new products.
• Prepare and present risk reports to management, committees, regulators and other stakeholders.
• Support the development and review of IT risk policies, procedures and governance documentation.
• Promote IT risk awareness and support cyber security and information security training programs.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in risk management, with at least 2 years in banking or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of IT risk management frameworks, governance practices, risk assessments, control testing and monitoring processes.
• Experience developing risk dashboards, heat maps and senior‑level reporting.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of information security principles, emerging technology risks and industry standards.

Required skills

• IT risk management frameworks
• Risk assessment
• Control testing
• Risk dashboard creation
• Information security principles

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence IT risk strategy and governance across a growing financial services group.
• Exposure to enterprise‑wide technology, cyber security, digital banking and transformation initiatives.
• Collaborative work environment that values innovation, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Learning and development opportunities, including support for industry certifications.
• Career progression within Papua New Guinea’s leading digital bank.