IT Audit - Financial Services

Michael Page Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Singapore is recruiting a senior Internal Audit professional to deliver risk-based IT audits across cybersecurity, infrastructure, networks, applications, cloud environments and technology governance.

You will lead audit engagements, perform planning, fieldwork, testing and reporting, identify control weaknesses and recommend practical improvements while building strong relationships with business and technology stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, or related discipline.
• CISA certification or equivalent is advantageous.
• Experience in IT Audit, Technology Risk, Internal Audit or Assurance.
• Experience leading audit engagements independently.
• Exposure to financial services or regulated industries preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute IT audit covering cybersecurity, infrastructure, networks, applications, cloud environments and technology governance.
• Participate in operational and business process audits for broader exposure.
• Identify control weaknesses, assess risk exposure, and recommend improvements.
• Perform audit planning, fieldwork, testing, reporting and follow-up activities.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across business and technology functions.
• Support regional audit engagements across multiple jurisdictions within Asia.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in audit methodology, analytics, automation and reporting.

Skills

IT audit

Cybersecurity

Audit leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Regional travel

Governance & risk

Regulated industry

Education

Degree in Accounting / Information Systems / Computer Science / Finance

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established financial services organisation with a strong presence across multiple Asian markets. Operating within a highly regulated environment, the business places significant emphasis on governance, risk management, and operational excellence.

Job Description

Reporting into the Internal Audit leadership team, you will support the delivery of risk-based audits across technology and operational areas throughout the region.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and execute IT audit covering cybersecurity, infrastructure, networks, applications, cloud environments and technology governance.
• Participate in operational and business process audits to gain broader exposure across the organisation.
• Identify control weaknesses, assess risk exposure, and recommend practical improvements.
• Perform audit planning, fieldwork, testing, reporting and follow-up activities.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders across business and technology functions.
• Support regional audit engagements across multiple jurisdictions within Asia.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in audit methodology, analytics, automation and reporting practices.

The Successful Applicant

• Degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CISA or equivalent would be advantageous.
• Experience within IT Audit, Technology Risk, Internal Audit or Assurance.
• Previous experience leading audit engagements independently.
• Exposure to financial services, banking, capital markets or other regulated industries is preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Interest in developing broader operational audit capabilities alongside technology audit specialisation.
• Willingness to travel regionally
• Strong expertise across one or more of the following:
• Cybersecurity audits
• Network and infrastructure reviews
• Application controls reviews
• IT General Controls (ITGC)
• Cloud security assessments
• Data centre audits
• Technology governance reviews

What's on Offer

• Regional exposure across multiple Asian markets
• Pathway towards senior audit leadership
• Direct exposure to senior business and technology leaders.
• Diverse audit portfolio spanning technology, operations and business processes.
• Clear long-term progression opportunities for high-performing individuals.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment with strong leadership mentorship.