Branch Technology Audit Associate

Job Description

This role is for an experienced audit professional to join the Technology Audit Team reporting regionally into Audit Manager or Director outside India.

Job Summary

As a India Branch Technology Audit Associate within our Technology Audit Team you will be responsible for assessing the adequacy of the control environments in Asia with a special focus on addressing the regulatory requirements across all of the businesses. You will achieve this through a program of audit coverage, performed and managed by our integrated team of technology and financial business audit specialists. You will report locally to the Audit Manager in India and functionally to the Audit Director onshore. This opportunity allows you to be based in the vibrant city of Mumbai.

Job Responsibilities: 

1. Plan, execute and document audit reports, including risk assessments, audit planning, audit testing, control evaluation, report drafting and follow-up and verification of issue closure while ensuring audits are completed timely and within budget
2. Work closely with global audit colleagues in the early identification of emerging control issues and reporting them timely to Audit management and business stakeholders 
3. Recognize the confidential nature of Internal Audit communications and access to information; disciplined in protecting the confidentiality and security of information in accordance with firm policy 
4. Partner with stakeholders, business management, other control groups (i.e. risk management, compliance, fraud prevention), external auditors, and regulators establishing strong working relationships while maintaining independence
5. Finalize audit findings and use judgment to provide an overall opinion on the control environment through developing recommendations to strengthen internal controls
6. Take ownership of self-development, including stretch assignments, to prepare for greater responsibilities and career growth and takes initiative to seek out opportunity for continued learning 
7. Create and champion a culture of innovation 
8. Stay up to date with industry trends to identify opportunities for game changing innovations or strategic partnerships
9. Find ways to drive efficiency with existing technical infrastructure through automation while embracing the innovative opportunities offered by new technologies

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

1. Bachelor’s degree (or relevant financial services experience) required with minimum 5 years of internal or external auditing experience on technology risks.
2. Solid understanding of internal control concepts with the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy of controls by considering business and technology risks in an integrated manner. 
3. Extensive knowledge of system development life cycle concepts with an ability to quickly learn a complex, distributed computing environment. 
4. Knowledge of distributed technologies with a good understanding of controls related to operating system and database platforms. Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently in an efficient and effective manner with minimal supervision. 
5. Experience in planning and executing audits in accordance with professional standards. 
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Also, good interpersonal skills with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management, and influence change. 
7. Ability to quickly build strong partnerships amongst technology and business Audit teams and internal stakeholders. Acts in an integrated manner and demonstrates a proactive and engaging approach during audit planning, execution and reporting. 
8. Team player who works well individually and in teams, shares information and collaborates with colleagues during execution of the audit plan. 
9. Enthusiastic, self-motivated, strong interest in learning, effective under pressure and willing to take personal responsibility / accountability

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

1. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and/or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) designation considered an advantage.