Job description
Join People Profilers as the Assistant Head, IT Internal Audit, a leadership role at a listed financial institution. You will shape the IT audit strategy, steer risk assessments, and partner with senior stakeholders to strengthen governance across the technology landscape in Singapore's Central Region.
You will oversee comprehensive IT internal audits spanning IT general controls (ITGC), cybersecurity controls, data integrity, application controls, configuration/change management, and disaster recovery. By combining deep technical expertise with business insight, you will translate complex findings into practical, actionable recommendations that protect the organization while enabling strategic initiatives. You will lead audits of core systems, cloud environments, ERP platforms, data warehouses, and integration workflows to ensure resilience and compliance.
As a senior member of the team, you will mentor junior auditors, drive quality across engagements, and ensure timely delivery of high-impact reports. Your collaboration with risk, compliance, operations, and external auditors will help maintain a robust control environment in a regulated, dynamic market. The role offers a competitive SGD salary, a structured benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth within a reputable listed institution. Basic + VB + Other Benefits are included as part of the compensation package. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned IT audit professional who wants to influence risk governance at the executive level and contribute to a culture of transparency and accountability.
Responsibility
- Lead and oversee IT Internal Audit engagements, including planning, scoping, fieldwork, and reporting to senior management and the Audit Committee.
- Evaluate IT general controls (ITGC) such as access management, change control, data integrity, and disaster recovery.
- Assess cybersecurity controls, network security, data privacy, and third-party/vendor risk management.
- Develop and execute risk-based IT audit plans aligned with regulatory requirements and business objectives.
- Collaborate with risk, compliance, operations, and external auditors; present findings with clear, actionable recommendations.
- Apply robust control testing methodologies and data analytics to produce evidence-backed conclusions.
- Coach, mentor, and supervise junior auditors; ensure timely delivery and high-quality reporting.
- Monitor evolving IT risk and regulatory changes; adapt audit approaches accordingly.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Professional certifications (CISA, CRISC, CIA) are preferred.
- Minimum 6-8 years of IT internal audit experience within financial services or a similarly regulated environment.
- Strong knowledge of IT governance, ITGC, access controls, change management, data privacy, and disaster recovery.
- Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, IDEA, ACL) and audit software.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills; ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Proven leadership capabilities with experience mentoring teams and managing multiple engagements simultaneously.
- Familiarity with Singapore financial services regulations and audit standards; commitment to upholding high ethical and professional standards.