AVP/VP - IT Audit - Banking and financial industry

Job Description

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 Show More