Core Functions:
Reporting to the Director of IA, you will be responsible for planning and executing IT application and infrastructure audits in using a risk based approach. This role involves liaison with IT senior management. Some business travels to our international offices is expected.
Job responsibilities:
• Identify/evaluate IT risks, devise effective and efficient tests, lead and execute IT audits in accordance with industry standards and any regulatory requirements
• Independently assess the quality of the IT controls, the risk and impact of any potential control failure
• Monitor/assess key business and risk profile changes for appropriate IT audit coverage, identify and report on weaknesses in the control environment, recommend appropriate creative and pragmatic solutions to address the gaps
• Be the IT risks Subject Matter Expert of the team
• Keep abreast of industry developments and long-term strategies across the corporation, and all corporate policies and procedures
• Develop a strong understanding of the IT audit entities under his/her responsibility, and the businesses supported by these IT entities
• Develop and maintain effective senior line management relationships
• Ensure audits performed comply with IIA Standards.
Qualifications/Capabilities:
• 8 to 15 years of relevant IT work and audit experience gained with established global financial institutions
• CISA qualification.
• CISSP would be an added advantage.
• Demonstrate a clear track record in ability to understand and evaluate risks and root causes of diverse complex IT and cyber security issues, provide practical and innovative problem solving to address weaknesses and enhance internal control processes
• Good knowledge of critical controls in business applications, operating systems, databases, software development, cloud adoption, outsourcing and vendor management, IT security and disaster recovery
• Experience in IT applications, infrastructure and security audits, and data analytics
• Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills, coupled with firm judgment that is risk-based, ability to think win-win and get buy-in
• Strong audit project management skills, and ability to articulate audit issues and risks clearly in audit reports
• Able to multi-task and work cohesively in a team, analytical, meticulous, efficient and deadline oriented
• Excellent academic credentials, with a good degree in a relevant discipline
