JEREMY WONG CHI SENG
Audit,Governance,Compliance And Risk Management
Summary
Experienced and reliable professional offering extensive support to executive-level management, including Chief Executive Officers and Senior Management. Recognized for exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, successful implementation of strategic initiatives, and effective management of special projects. Known for fostering results-focused interactions across the organization. A strategic thinker adept at implementing and monitoring the progress of important initiatives and action plans.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Assistant Vice President (Compliance and Risk)
The Japan Research Institute
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Company Overview: JRI Singapore support the overall functions of its stakeholder Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in Asia Pacific region
- As such JRI is an arm of SMBC corporation
- Manage Internal controls and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies
- Facilitated internal compliance reviews and checks, instrumental in driving pre−OSPAR assessment exercises to ensure readiness and compliance
- Acted as the key point of contact in supporting internal and external audits
- Stakeholder management–communication on status update on security and compliance matters to seeking deliberation and exception approvals from the head office
- Audit Management –follow ups status to closing of audit findings
- Conduct Security and Compliance training and run quizzes to create and educate employees awareness and to comply
- JRI Singapore support the overall functions of its stakeholder Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in Asia Pacific region
- As such JRI is an arm of SMBC corporation
- Reason: due to pressing family issues, I had to devote more time and attention to my family
Compliance Analyst (IHIS)
Path Infotech Pte Ltd
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Company Overview: Job Placement Agency
- Provide support and drive the Self-assessment of compliance to policies
- Data Analytics – Consolidate and validation of data collected from MOHH subsidiaries Action owners assigned to a project
- Assurance checks - review of self-declaration artifacts, scrubbing of data and sanity checks to identify issues such incompleteness and inaccuracy of information, highlight non-compliance items to CISO for further action
- Communication & Reporting – assist Compliance Manager in preparing status updates and present it during monthly management meeting
- Job Placement Agency
- Reason for leaving: Contract ended
PMO – Security Consultant
NCS Pte Ltd
08.2020 - 05.2021
- System Access Control Management – conduct security reviews on system access and administration patterns, reporting any unusual or suspicious activities
- Perform Security Code Scanning to identify vulnerabilities and risks, assigned to backend team to mitigate the vulnerability
- Act as a point of contact to client on Security related matters
- Reason for leaving - seeking a better work-life balance
IAM Analyst, Data Management
NITYO InfoTech
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Company Overview: IBM IT services to healthcare sector
- Perform Data Analytics exercise to extract, clean and upload data
- Manage and housekeeping of repository records in VLAN machines
- Generate reports using pivot table excel sheet
- IBM IT services to healthcare sector
Information Assurance Analyst
Experian Credit Services Singapore, Pte Ltd
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Oversaw internal governance of controls and policies, coordinated ad−hoc tasks, prepared responses, and managed queries and reports based on stakeholder comments
- Conduct regular IT security and Operational on Internal IT controls and processes are following internal policies and regulatory standards and industry best practices
- Identify impediments and implement continuous improvements to processes and operations, refining existing control measures to address findings
- Prepare for the right to audit by Banking clients
- Support internal and external audits and post−audit follow−ups
- Reason for leaving - I'm looking for a change of pace and a fresh perspective
IT Governance & Regulatory Assurance Analyst (NTUC Income Pte Ltd)
IT Consultancy Pte Ltd
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Company Overview: Job Placement Agency
- Conducted IT processes and controls reviews to evaluate internal controls and make recommendations and area of improvement, and to address shortfalls or gaps in processes
- Access Control Review
- Change Management Review
- Internal review on SDLC end to end cycle
- Collaboration with internal stakeholders to prep for MAS TRM regulatory audits
- Job Placement Agency
- Reason for leaving - Contract ended
ITGC Audit Analyst
Capita Pte Ltd
08.2017 - 10.2017
- Company Overview: Global Foundries
- Ensured availability of audit support of resources
- Evaluated completeness of required evidence of control execution via Global Governance, Risk and Compliance platform (GRC)
- Evaluated internal control effectiveness of key business and ITG Controls via testing samples
- Managed remediation activities for deficiencies identified in control design and operating effectiveness of key business and IT Controls
- Global Foundries
- Reason for leaving: Contract ended
Internal Auditor
NTT Singapore
10.2015 - 03.2017
- Developed and implemented an audit plan for the company
- Proven track record in assessing and enhancing IT security and compliance
- Skilled in conducting internal audits, evaluating control effectiveness, and providing expert consultation on emerging IT risks
- Experienced collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement robust risk management strategies and ensure adherence to regulatory standards
- Followed up on audit findings and ensured timely implementation of corrective actions
- Reason for leaving - I have a family situation that requires my immediate attention
SOX ITGC Auditor
Stats ChipPAC Ltd
09.2007 - 02.2015
- Skilled in designing, testing, and evaluating IT SOX controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Proficient in performing ITGC testing, analysing control deficiencies, and developing remediation plans
- Experienced in managing IT outsourcing and participating in SOC audits to maintain operational excellence and data security
- Support in SOX auditing conducted by external auditors
- Training: Compliance and Security Awareness training and Quiz program
Education
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Computing
Coventry University
01.2008 - 01.2009
Advance Diploma - Computing
Auston Institute of Management & Technology
01.2003 - 01.2004
NCC Diploma - Information Technology
Informatics Computer School
01.2000 - 01.2001
Skills
Project Management, ITIL, AGILE,SCRUM
Data Analytic skill - Power BI
Audits: SOX ITGC,ISO27001,OSPAR
Regulatory Standards and Policy-MAS TRM,OSPAR,SOX
Security Framework:NIST Cybersecurity
3rd Party Vendor Management
Risk Management Assessment
Vulnerability Scanning
PDPA – Data Protection
Data Classification
Data Loss Prevention
Cybersecurity
Change Management
Policies and Procedure
Generative AI,Prompt Engineering
Cloud Computing and Security:AWS,AZURE
Governance: Compliance,Risk
Time management
Problem-solving
Adaptability and flexibility
Excellent communication
Interpersonal skills
Analytical thinking
Policy development and enforcement
Certification
Certificate of the Business Continuity Institute (CBCI)
Personal Information
Nationality: Singaporean
Achievements
- While my previous roles were project based and often short-term. However, many had doubts about my length of service with previous employment. But that was never my choice to limit opportunity in my working career.
- As a matured candidate and experienced professional with a diverse skill set and extensive industry knowledge gained from multiple short-term, project-based roles.
- Proven ability to adapt quickly to new environments, bringing a wealth of transferable skills.
- Highly confident in delivering value and return on investment to any employer.
Additional Information
Name, Contact and Designation of Referees will be provided upon request.
Current job status: Actively looking out for job opportunity, currently not working but pursuing part-time professional studies on Data Science.
Timeline
Assistant Vice President (Compliance and Risk)
The Japan Research Institute
08.2022 - 10.2023
Compliance Analyst (IHIS)
Path Infotech Pte Ltd
06.2021 - 07.2022
PMO – Security Consultant
NCS Pte Ltd
08.2020 - 05.2021
IAM Analyst, Data Management
NITYO InfoTech
04.2019 - 07.2020
Information Assurance Analyst
Experian Credit Services Singapore, Pte Ltd
03.2019 - 07.2019
IT Governance & Regulatory Assurance Analyst (NTUC Income Pte Ltd)
IT Consultancy Pte Ltd
06.2018 - 08.2018
ITGC Audit Analyst
Capita Pte Ltd
08.2017 - 10.2017
Internal Auditor
NTT Singapore
10.2015 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Computing
Coventry University
01.2008 - 01.2009
SOX ITGC Auditor
Stats ChipPAC Ltd
09.2007 - 02.2015
Advance Diploma - Computing
Auston Institute of Management & Technology
01.2003 - 01.2004
NCC Diploma - Information Technology
Informatics Computer School
01.2000 - 01.2001