Banking IT Audit Lead
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced IT Audit Lead to oversee and execute technology audit engagements, strengthen IT governance, and enhance risk management and internal control frameworks. This role will lead end-to-end IT audits, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and ensure audit activities are completed efficiently and in accordance with internal standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain the IT Audit Universe, conduct risk assessments, and support the development of the annual IT audit plan.
- Lead end-to-end IT audit engagements, ensuring timely completion of the approved audit plan.
- Develop risk-based audit plans, defining audit scope, objectives, and testing strategies.
- Facilitate kick-off, status, and exit meetings with technology and business stakeholders.
- Perform and oversee audit procedures including interviews, process walkthroughs, control testing, system reviews, and data analytics using Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs).
- Evaluate the effectiveness of IT governance, risk management, cybersecurity, and internal controls.
- Prepare audit reports with practical recommendations to strengthen governance, risk management, and control processes.
- Monitor the implementation of agreed audit actions and validate remediation of audit findings.
- Ensure audit documentation and working papers are complete, accurate, and compliant with internal audit methodology.
- Support special reviews, investigations, business continuity testing, and other audit-related initiatives as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
- CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) is highly preferred.
- At least 8 years of experience in IT Audit, including experience leading audit engagements and managing or mentoring team members.
- Experience auditing one or more of the following:
- IT infrastructure and networks
- Cloud environments
- Databases
- Operating systems and platforms
- Cybersecurity controls
- Identity & access management
- Mobile or digital applications
- Experience within a banking, financial services, fintech, digital payments, or regulated industry is highly preferred.
- Candidates from Big 4 firms or internal IT Audit functions within financial institutions or fintech organizations are encouraged to apply.
- Knowledge of IT governance, risk management, cybersecurity frameworks, and technology control standards (e.g., COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST, ITAF).
- Experience using data analytics and Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs).
- Strong analytical, stakeholder management, communication, and report-writing skills.
- Able to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Nice to Have
- Experience with bank cloud security, digital banking platforms, payment systems, or fintech technologies.
- Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CIA, or similar.
