About the Role

We are seeking an experienced AVP/VP - IT Audit to join our Internal Audit team within a leading financial institution. This is a key in-house role responsible for evaluating and enhancing IT governance, risk management, and control frameworks across the organisation.
The ideal candidate will bring strong in-house experience within banking or insurance environments, with deep exposure to IT audit, regulatory requirements, and technology risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute IT audit assignments covering applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data governance
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of IT controls, including general IT controls (GITCs), cloud, and cybersecurity frameworks
• Identify control gaps and provide practical, risk-based recommendations to strengthen internal controls
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to ensure timely remediation of audit findings
• Support development of the annual IT audit plan based on risk assessments
• Evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., HKMA, SFC, IA guidelines) and internal policies
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies, including data analytics and automated auditing techniques
• Prepare and present audit reports to senior management and audit committees

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or related discipline
• 5-12+ years of IT audit / IT risk / internal audit experience, ideally gained in-house within banking or insurance (mandatory)
• Strong knowledge of IT control frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL, NIST, or ISO 27001
• Familiarity with core banking systems, insurance platforms, or financial systems
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity risks, cloud environments, and data governance
• Experience with regulatory audits in financial services is highly preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CPA, or equivalent are advantageous.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects in a dynamic environment

What you need to do now

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