Head of Cybersecurity Audit

Businesslist; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Businesslist in Malaysia is seeking a Head of Cybersecurity Audit to lead and develop the organisation's security audit function. The role focuses on designing and executing comprehensive audit plans, evaluating IT systems and networks, and ensuring compliance with financial services standards.

You will drive risk mitigation, report to senior management, and mentor the audit team. The Successful Applicant will have deep expertise in cybersecurity audit methodologies, strong risk mitigation

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in cybersecurity audit processes and methodologies.
• Proven ability to identify and mitigate security risks effectively.
• Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory and industry standards in financial services.
• Experience leading and managing audit teams.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills for presenting findings to stakeholders.
• A relevant degree or professional certification in cybersecurity or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive cybersecurity audit plans and strategies.
• Oversee evaluation of IT systems, networks, and applications to identify security risks.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry cybersecurity standards.
• Provide recommendations to strengthen cybersecurity frameworks and reduce vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address audit findings and implement improvements.
• Monitor emerging cybersecurity threats and assess their potential impact on the organisation.
• Prepare detailed audit reports and present findings to senior management.
• Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity audit professionals.

Skills

Cybersecurity audit

Risk mitigation

Regulatory standards

Audit team leadership

Communication & reporting

Education

Degree or certification in cybersecurity

Job description

• Develop and execute comprehensive cybersecurity audit plans and strategies.
• Oversee the evaluation of IT systems, networks, and applications to identify security risks.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry cybersecurity standards.
• Provide recommendations to strengthen cybersecurity frameworks and reduce vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address audit findings and implement improvements.
• Monitor emerging cybersecurity threats and assess their potential impact on the organisation.
• Prepare detailed audit reports and present findings to senior management.
• Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity audit professionals.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of Cybersecurity Audit should have:

• Strong expertise in cybersecurity audit processes and methodologies.
• Proven ability to identify and mitigate security risks effectively.
• Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory and industry standards in the financial services sector.
• Experience in leading and managing audit teams.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills for presenting findings to stakeholders.
• A relevant degree or professional certification in cybersecurity or related fields.

What's on Offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from MYR 270000 to MYR 330000.
• Permanent role within the financial services industry.