IT & OPS Internal Auditor

Worldline; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldline is looking for an experienced IT Auditor to join their Internal Audit team in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The role involves executing audit missions, assessing IT controls, and collaborating with a global team to improve auditing processes. Candidates should have 4+ years of related experience and a solid understanding of internal auditing principles.

The ideal applicant will possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology or a related field and must be proficient in tools like SQL, Power BI, and Python. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for presenting findings effectively.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in IT audit or cybersecurity.
• Experience in a financial services or regulated environment.
• Professional certifications like CISA or CIA are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Execute IT audit missions per professional standards.
• Assess effectiveness of IT controls.
• Apply data analytics to enhance audit processes.
• Prepare audit documentation and communicate findings.

Skills

IT audit experience

Cybersecurity knowledge

Data analysis tools

Analytical thinking

Clear communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Python

Job description

Overview

Worldline helps businesses of all sizes accelerate their growth journey quickly, simply, and securely. We are a payments technology innovator powering the growth of millions of businesses across 5 continents. We seek a structured, process-driven colleague to join our Internal Audit team and collaboratively drive improvements with colleagues globally.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Execute and contribute to IT and operational audit missions in accordance with the internal audit methodology and professional standards (e.g., Institute of Internal Auditors standards).
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls across IT General Controls (ITGC), access management, change management, IT operations, incident management, backup and recovery processes, and application/data integrity controls.
• Support audits covering IT governance, cybersecurity, data governance, cloud environments, and outsourced IT services, ensuring alignment with frameworks such as COBIT, ISO/IEC 27001, and NIST.
• Contribute to audits covering regulatory and industry requirements, including standards applicable to regulated environments (e.g., PCI DSS).
• Apply data analytics and emerging AI-assisted auditing techniques to enhance testing, risk identification, and analysis of large datasets for anomalies and control weaknesses.
• Document audit work, including risk assessments, testing procedures, and evidence, ensuring compliance with internal quality standards.
• Prepare clear audit documentation, reports, and presentations, communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Participate in investigations, incident reviews, and ad-hoc assignments as requested by management.
• Monitor and follow up on audit action plans to ensure timely remediation of identified risks and control deficiencies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within Internal Audit, including enhancements to methodology, automation, and the use of data analytics and AI-enabled tools.
• Collaborate effectively with audit team members and support knowledge sharing across the department.
• Continuously develop knowledge on emerging technologies, cybersecurity risks, AI governance, cloud computing, regulatory developments, and digital transformation trends.

Qualifications

Experience and Competencies

• 4+ years of professional experience in IT audit, technology risk, internal audit, cybersecurity, or related functions.
• Experience within a Big Four firm or equivalent internal audit/regulated environment is highly desirable.
• Exposure to audit or compliance activities in financial services, payments, fintech, or regulated industries is advantageous.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of internal auditing principles, risk assessment methodologies, and internal control frameworks (ISO/IEC 27001, PCI DSS, NIST, COBIT).
• Knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGC) and core technology risk areas (operating systems, databases, networking, data centers, cloud technologies).
• Familiarity with information security principles and cybersecurity controls (identity and access management, vulnerability management, patch management, security monitoring).
• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI, Python) to support audit testing and data-driven insights.
• Basic familiarity with AI and automation technologies used in audit (AI-assisted analysis, anomaly detection, automated testing).
• Awareness of trends in cloud security, DevOps, cybersecurity threats, encryption, and AI governance.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, CISM, CISSP, or CRISC are advantageous.

Soft Skills

• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and a structured, rigorous approach.
• Strong audit judgment, risk assessment capabilities, and clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present technical topics and audit findings effectively; strong documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in international and multicultural environments.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn about emerging technologies, cybersecurity, and data analytics.
• Organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of another European language (e.g., French or German) is advantageous.

WORLDLINE does not permit the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in any stage of the recruitment and selection process. Applications prepared with AI tools may be rejected at WORLDLINE’s sole discretion. We also reserve the right to review and screen applications to detect AI tool use.

Learn more about life at Worldline at jobs.worldline.com

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