IS Audit Deputy Head — Pre-Implementation Lead

East West Banking Corporation; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive salary

Incentives program

Job summary

East West Banking Corporation invites an experienced Information Systems Audit Deputy Head to join our Internal Audit Group in Taguig City. You will lead the Pre-Implementation Audit function, ensuring technology initiatives are reviewed with proper governance before go-live and aligned with controls.

You will oversee SDLC, application implementations, and infrastructure projects while managing IT compliance activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10–12 years of Information Systems IT Audit experience, preferably in banking or regulated industries.
• Strong hands-on experience in Pre-Implementation Audits, SDLC reviews, and technology project assessments.
• Solid understanding of technology risk management, IT governance, cybersecurity, and IT controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Bank’s Pre-Implementation Audit function and ensure audits precede go-live.
• Oversee SDLC, new application implementations, and infrastructure technology projects.
• Manage IT compliance activities and audits, including control reviews.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify risks and strengthen controls.
• Stay updated on digital transformation and cybersecurity developments affecting banking.
• Mentor and develop audit professionals to foster high performance.

Skills

Pre-Implementation Audits

SDLC reviews

IT Governance

Technology risk management

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Education

Bachelors in IT/IS/CS/Eng/Accounting

Job description

About The Job

Location: Taguig City

Corporate Title: AVP to SAVP

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Our Internal Audit Group is looking for experienced professionals to join us in Taguig City as an Information Systems Audit Deputy Head. In this role, you will lead the Pre-Implementation Audit function and play a critical part in ensuring the Bank's technology initiatives, systems, and infrastructure projects are implemented with appropriate controls and governance.

Your dream. Our focus.

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) is one of the largest universal banks in the Philippines and is committed to continuously investing in people, processes, products, and service enhancements while embracing innovative ideas that elevate the EastWest experience.

We empower our employees to take ownership of their careers and provide opportunities that support professional growth. We value collaboration, accountability, and innovation. Join us and be part of a highly engaged organization where leadership development and career advancement are encouraged.

Whether you're an established audit leader or seeking your next strategic leadership opportunity, EastWest can help you unlock your full potential and bridge the gap between dreams and success.

What The Role Will Entail

• Lead the Bank's Pre-Implementation Audit function, ensuring technology initiatives are reviewed and assessed prior to implementation and go-live.
• Conduct and oversee audits covering System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), new application implementations, and infrastructure-related technology projects.
• Manage assigned IT Compliance activities and selected IT audit engagements, including Infrastructure Controls Reviews, Application Controls Reviews, and IT General Controls Reviews.
• Partner with business, technology, risk, and audit stakeholders to identify emerging risks and strengthen the overall control environment.
• Stay updated on digital transformation initiatives, emerging technologies, cybersecurity developments, and technology risk trends impacting the banking industry.
• Lead, mentor, and develop audit professionals while fostering a high-performance culture within the team.
  
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 to 12 years of Information Systems Audit or IT Audit experience, preferably within banking, financial services, or highly regulated industries.
• Strong hands-on experience in Pre-Implementation Audits, including SDLC reviews, application implementation reviews, and technology project assessments.
• Strong understanding of technology risk management, IT governance, cybersecurity, infrastructure controls, application controls, and IT general controls.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, influencing, and people leadership skills.
  
  
  

What You Can Expect From Joining Our Team

• Career development and training opportunities
• Competitive salary package and benefits
• Performance-based incentives and recognition programs to reward high-performing individuals
• Opportunity to work with industry experts and be mentored by them
• Defined career progression paths to guide you in your professional growth