VP2, Senior Technology Auditor, Internal Audit

International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd is seeking an experienced Technology Audit professional to lead and contribute to audits across cybersecurity, cloud platforms, and data analytics. You will evaluate controls, mentor teams, and interact with stakeholders to strengthen security posture.

The role requires strong judgement, comprehensive audit experience, and the ability to articulate complex risk to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in technology audit, IT security or related fields.
• CISSP or CISA is required or preferred; CCNA/VMware (VCP) certifications are a plus.
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and mobile/web app security audits.
• Ability to translate complex technical risks into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Execute the approved Audit Plan for assigned business and support functions.
• Act as Lead Reviewer or Team Member on higher-risk reviews.
• Evaluate effectiveness of technology controls; recommend improvements.
• Develop data analytics and perform data analysis to enhance audit coverage.
• Identify emerging technology risks and assess potential impact on the bank.
• Manage end-to-end review activities; lead reviewer when applicable.
• Supervise teams and provide coaching and feedback.
• Document and adhere to audit standards; adopt best practices.
• Leverage automation to improve audit processes and efficiency.
• Engage stakeholders and communicate audit findings clearly.

Skills

Cybersecurity principles

Wintel

Linux

Unix

Virtualisation

Network security

Cloud auditing

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Mobile security audits

Web app security

Java

JavaScript

HTML

XML

Data analytics

ACL

Qlik Sense

Tableau

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ACL

Qlik Sense

Tableau

Job description

Company: 2201 United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values - Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

• Execute the approved Audit Plan for assigned business and support functions.
• Act as Lead Reviewer or Team Member on higher-risk or more complex reviews.
• Independently evaluate the effectiveness of technology and security controls, assess the impact of control deficiencies, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Support the development of data analytics and perform data analysis as required to enhance audit coverage.
• Identify emerging technology and industry risks and assess their potential impact on the bank.
• Manage end-to-end review activities and maintain effective partnerships with stakeholders when acting as Lead Reviewer.
• Provide supervision and direction to review or project teams in the capacity of Lead Reviewer.
• Consistently develop, document, and adhere to audit standards while adopting industry best practices.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and constructive feedback to team members, including on-the-job training when needed, to build audit capability.
• Leverage technology and automation to continuously improve audit processes and efficiency.

Job Requirements

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles and experience with Wintel, Linux, and Unix platforms.
• Hands-on experience in virtualisation technologies and operational network security practices.
• Proven expertise in cloud auditing and compliance, including risk assessments across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform environments.
• Experience conducting mobile security audits, including secure mobile application assessments for Android and iOS platforms.
• Ability to assess web application security, including web services and technologies such as Java, JavaScript, HTML, and XML.
• Experience applying data analytics for audit and risk assessment purposes, using tools such as ACL, Qlik Sense, Tableau, or equivalent.
• Demonstrates sound professional judgment with strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Able to structure and articulate solutions to complex technical and audit problems.
• Communicates confidently and presents in a professional manner with stakeholders at all levels.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in technology audit, IT security, or related fields.
• Holds a Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification.

Professional Certifications (Required / Preferred)

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor).
• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) or equivalent/higher.
• VCP (VMware Certified Professional).
• OWASP / OSWE / GIAC GWAPT or equivalent web application security certification will be an advantage.

Additional Requirements

Develop, Engage, Execute, Strategise

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.