IT Audit Associate: Risk-Based Assurance & Controls

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) invites an Associate, IT Audit to perform high quality IT audits for the Group in accordance with GIA’s methodology and to support departmental initiatives. The role reports to the Head of IT Audit and collaborates closely with stakeholders to strengthen the Group’s control environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in audit/risk/compliance or related fields, holds a relevant university degree, and possesses professional qualifications such as

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of work experience in internal/external audit, risk management, compliance, cybersecurity or related function.
• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Technology or related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, CIA, CFA, FRM, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CEH, CCSP / CCAK, CSX-P or similar.
• Understanding of cybersecurity standards (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS, etc.).
• Understanding of IT & cybersecurity risks, controls, assessment practices and IT security technologies.
• Team-oriented with ownership and accountability.
• Independent, proactive, and able to multitask in a fast-changing environment.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Experience leveraging data and technology is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct risk-based audits.
• Support the full audit life cycle with walkthroughs, control testing and write-ups.
• Identify and elevate potential audit issues and root causes with stakeholders.
• Contribute to ongoing risk monitoring of IT and business operations.
• Provide insight to improve the Group’s control environment.
• Develop knowledge of strategy, products, risk management and platforms.
• Stay current on industry trends and conduct topic research.
• Validate remediation of audit issues and monitor progress.
• Participate in initiatives to improve GIA’s audit methodology.
• Assist in preparing materials for senior management, Audit Committee and regulators.

Skills

Audit experience

Cybersecurity concepts

IT risk awareness

Communication skills

Multi-tasking & organization

Data & technology leverage

Agility in fast-changing environment

Education

University graduate in Accounting/Finance/Business/Tech

Professional qualification (CPA/CIA/CFA/FRM/CISA/CISM/CISSP/CEH/CCSP/CSX-P)

Tools

Security software

Job description

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) invites an Associate, IT Audit to perform high quality IT audits for the Group in accordance with GIA’s methodology and to support departmental initiatives. The role reports to the Head of IT Audit and collaborates closely with stakeholders to strengthen the Group’s control environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in audit/risk/compliance or related fields, holds a relevant university degree, and possesses professional qualifications such as