Assistant Manager - Information Technology Audit (Internal Audit Department)

Job Purpose

Information Technology Audit, Assistant Manager, will support the Internal Audit team of bank by executing risk-based IT audits to evaluate the effectiveness of IT controls, risk management, and governance processes.

Expertise Required

Strong knowledge of information security operations, including threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring.

Expertise in application security, including vulnerability assessments, secure coding practices, and penetration testing.

Proficiency in auditing skills, such as risk assessment, control testing, and compliance evaluation.

Reporting skills, with the ability to draft clear, concise audit reports and present findings to executive audiences.

Solid understanding of networking (e.g., firewalls, VPNs, protocols) and database knowledge (e.g., SQL, Oracle, data integrity controls).

Experience with various operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux, Unix) and their security configurations.

Knowledge of cloud computing and security (e.g., AWS, Azure), cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS), and data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS).

Familiarity with data analytics tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA, SQL, Python) for audit testing and trend analysis.

Solid auditing skills, including risk assessment, control evaluation, and testing using tools.

Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for collaborating with teams and influencing change.

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple audits in a fast-paced setting.

Adaptability to evolving regulations, technologies, and banking trends.

Education

Minimum Bachelor's Degree

Certificates

Professional Certificate (CIA/CISA/CISSP etc.) is an advantage.

Experience

Minimum of 4-6 years of auditing financial/other sectors – preferably three years in a banking environment at senior position.