VP IT Audit - Cyber & Risk Controls Leader

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Hong Kong Branch is seeking a Vice President, IT Audit to strengthen the Internal Audit Department, Asia Pacific - IT. The role leads and executes audits, assesses IT controls, and supports regional cybersecurity initiatives.

You will collaborate with management across IT and IS departments, apply data analytics, and participate in risk assessments and ongoing monitoring. Travel may be required. English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• University graduate with professional qualification (e.g., CISA, CPA, CIA, AIGP, AAIA).
• Minimum 8 years’ working experience in IT/IS audits, preferably in banking.
• IT audit knowledge in cybersecurity, app controls, IT infra, IT service management, digital banking, AI, cloud, SDLC.
• Familiar with Asia Pacific regulatory tech risk and cybersecurity requirements (HKMA/MAS).
• Good knowledge in controls and risk management of banking products (payments, eBanking, treasury, corporate banking, etc.).
• Independent worker with strong interpersonal and communication skills; global exposure is a plus.
• Strong planning, project management, and organizational abilities.
• Proficient in both spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or execute audits independently, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
• Conduct audits in line with the Bank's internal audit methodology.
• Assess IT and IS controls to provide value-adding recommendations.
• Support regional and global IT and Cybersecurity audit initiatives.
• Apply data analytics to assess the internal control environment.
• Develop relationships with IT/IS management across the region.
• Contribute to annual risk assessment through understanding IT/business operations.
• Perform continuous monitoring of IT/IS activities across the region.
• Participate in IADAP strategic initiatives and global projects as opportunities arise.
• Occasional travel is required.

Skills

IT audit

Cybersecurity

Data analytics

Education

Professional qualification (CISA/CPA/CIA/AIGP/AAIA)

Job description

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Hong Kong Branch is seeking a Vice President, IT Audit to strengthen the Internal Audit Department, Asia Pacific - IT. The role leads and executes audits, assesses IT controls, and supports regional cybersecurity initiatives.

You will collaborate with management across IT and IS departments, apply data analytics, and participate in risk assessments and ongoing monitoring. Travel may be required. English proficiency is essential.