Internal IT Auditor – Regulated Fintech

Jobtailor; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, seeks an experienced IT Audit/Technology Compliance professional to lead audits across banking, VASP, and investment service entities. You will evaluate controls, track ISO 27001, SOC 2, and DORA standards, and collaborates with engineering and InfoSec teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in IT audit, deep regulatory knowledge, and holds a CISA certification with a CS/IT degree, plus strong English communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT audit or technology compliance.
• Deep understanding of IT regulatory frameworks.
• CISA certification and degree in CS/Cybersecurity/IT.
• Clear and effective English communication.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate internal technology controls across IT governance, system security, and data protection.
• Conduct rigorous IT audits across regulated banking, VASP, and investment service entities.
• Audit specialized core systems including banking platforms, VASP wallets, cryptographic key management, and algorithmic trading systems.
• Identify security and compliance vulnerabilities.
• Track global tech-regulation standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, and DORA.
• Collaborate with internal engineering and InfoSec teams.

Skills

IT Governance

System Security

Data Protection

Regulatory Standards

Core System Auditing

Cryptographic Key Management

Algorithmic Trading Systems

VASP Wallets

Security Vulnerability Identification

Analytical Skills

Education

CS/Cybersecurity/IT degree

CISA Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Evaluate internal technology controls across IT governance, system security, and data protection to ensure consistent compliance with regulatory expectations.
• Conduct rigorous IT audits across regulated banking, VASP, and investment service entities.
• Audit specialized core systems including banking platforms, VASP wallets, cryptographic key management, and algorithmic trading systems.
• Identify security and compliance vulnerabilities.
• Track global tech‑regulation standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, and DORA.
• Collaborate with internal engineering and InfoSec teams.

Requirements

• 5+ years in IT audit or technology compliance
• Deep understanding of IT regulatory frameworks
• Strong technical auditing skills
• Certified professional with a degree in CS, Cybersecurity, or IT, backed by a CISA certification (CRISC, CISM, or CISSP are big pluses)
• Analytical and highly collaborative
• Clear communicator with excellent spoken and written English

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in IT auditing and technology compliance, with a strong focus on regulatory frameworks and security vulnerabilities. Proficient in collaborating with engineering and InfoSec teams to ensure adherence to global tech‑regulation standards.

Hard Skills

• IT Governance
• System Security
• Data Protection
• Regulatory Standards
• Core System Auditing
• Cryptographic Key Management
• Algorithmic Trading Systems
• VASP Wallets
• Security Vulnerability Identification
• Analytical Skills

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Clear Communication
• Analytical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

• CISA Certification
• CRISC
• CISM
• CISSP

Industry Keywords

• Banking
• VASP
• Investment Services
• ISO 27001
• SOC 2
• DORA