IT Audit Leader: Cybersecurity & Tech Risk

Dah Sing Financial Group; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,016,000 - 1,216,000; Full time

Job summary

Dah Sing Financial Group is seeking an experienced IT Audit Leader to provide independent assurance on internal controls, risk management and governance with a focus on information technology, cybersecurity, data and emerging technology risks across Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China.

You will lead IT audit strategy, manage audits and investigations, assess governance effectiveness, and deliver actionable insights to senior management and Board Committees while promoting analytics-driven

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in IT Audit, Technology Risk, Information Security, Cybersecurity or related functions, with proven leadership experience.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CIA, CPA, CGEIT, CDPSE, CCSP or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, cloud computing, digital banking, AI governance, data governance, operational resilience and technology risk management.
• Solid understanding of regulatory requirements and technology risk frameworks within the banking or regulated financial services industry.
• Experience engaging with senior executives, Board Committees and regulators on complex technology and risk topics.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, communication and people management skills.
• Experience with data analytics, automation and AI-enabled audit methodologies is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the Group's IT audit strategy covering cybersecurity, digital banking, cloud computing, AI, data governance, technology risk and operational resilience.
• Manage IT audits, special reviews and investigations, ensuring high-quality delivery in line with professional standards.
• Assess the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls across technology and information security domains.
• Provide independent assurance and actionable insights to senior management and Board Committees.
• Evaluate controls over technology outsourcing, third-party service providers, cloud environments and cross-border technology operations.
• Promote data analytics, automation and AI-enabled auditing techniques to enhance audit effectiveness.
• Monitor emerging technology risks, cybersecurity threats and regulatory developments.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing audit team while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

IT audit

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology/Computer Science/Information Systems

Tools

CISA

CISSP

CISM

Job description

Dah Sing Financial Group is seeking an experienced IT Audit Leader to provide independent assurance on internal controls, risk management and governance with a focus on information technology, cybersecurity, data and emerging technology risks across Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China.

You will lead IT audit strategy, manage audits and investigations, assess governance effectiveness, and deliver actionable insights to senior management and Board Committees while promoting analytics-driven