Credit Suisse Looking for 43215 -India IT Country Coverage Lead at Mumbai, Maharashtra Full Time

Your field of responsibility

You will be responsible to support the IT Country Head for India business entities with various initiatives, particularly in, but not limited to the following areas:

• Manage IT Governance expectations for India business entities by preparing/conducting required meetings & maintaining necessary artifacts e.g. material, minutes, action tracking
• Provide oversight to IT activities for India business entities, act as immediate-escalation point to the local management
• Support governance by representing IT in the India business entity governance, risk and control forums. Provide updates on IT initiatives, incidents, IT risks impacting India
• Managing regulatory/audit activities such as inspections, attending to new regulations /circulars, internal/external audits pertaining to IT. Track regulatory/audit commitments
• On-site face-off to regulators/exchange on IT matters incl. industry briefings, exchange tests
• Drive compliance to India IT-related regulatory expectations by understanding the requirements & mapping to CS policies/processes via engagement with CISO, IT teams, Compliance, local management
• Responsible for reviewing/submitting regulatory submissions working in close collaboration with CISO, Compliance and local management.
• Coordinate critical IT incidents impacting India business entities by ensuring adequate support from IT teams and keeping partners fully engaged including reporting & updating regulator, exchange as necessary
• Oversee IT Disaster Recovery activities including validating recovery plans and escalation during BCM execution
• Drive annual attestation of relevant inventory such as IT application, outsourcing, system flow diagram, strategy, organization structure, metrics, etc.
• Maintain engagement with market forums such as IDBRT and peer banks. Have an in-depth understanding on market practices related to IT topics.

Your future colleagues

The APAC Region Technology organization is responsible for oversight of Information Security & Technology risks and compliance with technology-related regulatory obligations across all areas of CS IT for the APAC region. The department encompasses the IT Country Management function across APAC and part of the Global Chief Information Officer (CIO) organization within Chief Technology & Operations Officer (CTOO) division.

We are a department which values Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) and is committed to realizing the firm’s D&I ambition which is an integral part of our global cultural values.

Your skills and experience

To excel in this role, you should possess below:
A university degree or equivalent in information technology

At least 8 years of experience in the banking/financial industry and experience in Technology risk governance / management

Strong exposure/knowledge of India IT-related regulations (RBI, SEBI, Exchanges)

Good proficiency in IT infrastructure development, support and management

Proven track record in leading the IT governance framework incl. presenting challenging issues / global priorities to management and driving their effective remediation monitoring

Good understanding of Technology risk management

Excellent project / program / IT service management skills

Outstanding understanding of IT application / infrastructure security aspects

Excellent communication skills in English (written / verbal) & analytical skills; high-level of proficiency in MS Office Tools especially Excel & PowerPoint

Proven team-player with excellent interpersonal skills; strong personal impact, ability to influence / persuade partners over key decisions/deliverables and you have strong intention in implementing deliverables as an individual; need to be self-managing

Dedication to fostering an inclusive culture and value diverse perspectives.

Your new employer

Find a new home for your skills, ideas, and ambitions. Credit Suisse offers you the ideal environment to progress your career, attractive benefits and excellent training.

We are a leading wealth manager with strong global investment banking capabilities founded in 1856. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and with more than 45,000 employees from over 150 nations, we are always looking for motivated individuals to help us shape the future for our clients.

Credit Suisse is an equal opportunity employer. Welcoming diversity gives us a competitive advantage in the global marketplace and drives our success. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion with a deep sense of belonging for all of us. We will consider flexible working opportunities where possible. Our bank provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as well as those with other needs or beliefs as may be protected under applicable local law. If you require assistance during the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know.