AVP, IT Audit

Assistant Vice President, IT Audit

• Location: Singapore
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day WFH)

A leading financial services organisation is seeking an Assistant Vice President, IT Audit to strengthen its technology risk and control environment. This role will lead end-to-end IT audit engagements, assess technology risks, evaluate controls, and provide recommendations to enhance governance and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead IT audit engagements covering IT infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and technology controls.
• Perform risk assessments, identify control gaps, and recommend improvements.
• Support regulatory and thematic audits related to technology risk.
• Partner with stakeholders across IT, risk, and business functions.
• Monitor remediation progress and ensure effective closure of audit findings.

Requirements

• 8–10 years of IT Audit experience covering infrastructure, application, and cybersecurity audits.
• Strong cybersecurity audit exposure is highly advantageous.
• Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related disciplines.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or CCSP preferred.
• Experience within insurance, banking, or financial services.
• Knowledge of technology risk regulations (MAS TRM / BNM RMiT / OJK) across Singapore, Malaysia, or Indonesia is a plus.
• Strong communication, report writing, and stakeholder management skills.

Ideal candidates will have a strong IT audit foundation with exposure to technology risk, cybersecurity, and financial services environments.