Lead Auditor, Information Systems Audit

T D Newton & Associates; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

T D Newton & Associates in Bengaluru is looking for an experienced auditor with a Master’s degree in computer science or information systems. The role requires 7-10 years of experience in IT audit or IT operations, particularly in the Banking and Financial Services industry. You will assess risks, manage portfolios, and lead audit assignments while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Strong communication skills in English and proficiency in data analytics tools like Power BI and Python are essential. Certifications such as CISSP or CISM are a plus, and auditors are expected to contribute to training and development of junior team members.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science or information systems.
• 7-10 years of work experience in Information Systems Internal audit or IT operations.
• Exposure to Banking and Financial Services industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Master IT audit domains and assess risks.
• Perform IT controls testing and evaluate system designs.
• Develop audit methodologies and optimize processes.
• Contribute to risk assessments and training junior auditors.

Skills

Information systems security

Risk assessment

IT controls testing

Data analysis

Change management

Cybersecurity

Regulatory compliance knowledge

English fluency

Education

Master’s degree in computer science/information systems

Tools

Power BI

Python

Job description

As an auditor, and as part of your audit assignments, you are expected to:

• Master IS environment in your current job and more specifically some of the following IT audit domains with related IT processes: security of information systems, IT infrastructures, applicative architectures, operating systems (OS), networks, virtualization, private/public Cloud, storage, databases, Big Data mechanisms, middleware.
• Be able to identify and assess risks or a specific risk and understand the issues of the audited business/domain/subject. By example: To understand IT governance and internal or external security frameworks and their application in audit contexts.
• To perform IT Controls testing (i.e access management, change management, backup/recovery processes, resiliency …).
• To understand applicative architecture and monitoring mechanisms to evaluate system design, dependencies, and performance oversight.
• To assess cybersecurity risks and evaluate controls related for instance to network security, identity management, and data protection.
• To understand regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, local banking IT regulations) and review compliance of the entity audited.
• To evaluate cloud and third-party service risks, including contractual and operational controls.
• Develop audit methodologies knowledge, learn and apply internal processes and contribute to their optimization, as well as data analysis and process approaches,
• Contribute to the overall mission diagnosis,
• Lead and/or participate in interviews with auditees,
• Perform controls and propose conclusions.
• Play an active role in writing the report in English and actively participate in debriefings with auditees,
• Ensure the follow-up of the implementation of your recommendations,
• Conduct research and develop methodologies in your area of expertise,
• Train and support more junior auditors, especially on data analysis tools,
• Be involved in several cross-functional topics (risk assessment, recruitment, training, internal projects, etc.).

Where required, the auditor will contribute to the continuous risk assessment within their scope. This contribution is materialized by producing interview summaries with auditees.

Degree of Autonomy

The auditors have good autonomy in the assigned tasks. They must ensure a perfect audit trail of the work performed and report appropriately to the lead auditor.

Required Behavioral Skills

The auditor must demonstrate impartiality, ethics, transparency, and team spirit to successfully carry out their assignments. They must show perspective, curiosity, critical thinking and analytical skills.

Other Technical Skills

Ability to write fluently in English and have fluent oral communication.

Use of data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Python) is required.

IT Domains: Security of information systems, IT infrastructures, Applicative architectures, Operating Systems (OS), Networks, Virtualization, Private/Public Cloud, Storage, Databases, Big Data mechanisms, Middleware, Cyber Security

Knowledge of bank’s information systems: Corporate Functions or Investment Banking

Educational requirements and certifications

Master’s degree in computer science / information systems

Professional certification such as CISSP, CISM, OSCP, CCNA, Azure and AWS are a plus.

Profile

Master’s degree in computer science / information systems, with 7-10 years of work experience in Information Systems Internal audit or IT operations, preferably with exposure to the Banking and Financial Services industry.

Lead or contribute on an audit assignment, working with global teams within team, and manage senior stakeholders in business.

Other Technical Skills

• Ability to write fluently in English and have fluent oral communication.
• Use of data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Python) is required.
• IT Domains: Security of information systems, IT infrastructures, Applicative architectures, Operating Systems (OS), Networks, Virtualization, Private/Public Cloud, Storage, Databases, Big Data mechanisms, Middleware, Cyber Security
• Knowledge of bank’s information systems: Corporate Functions or Investment Banking

Professional certification such as CISSP, CISM, OSCP, CCNA, Azure and AWS are a plus.