IT Audit / Technology Risk (Deputy Head) - Financial Services

Randstad Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Singapore is implementing a succession plan for the Head of Internal Audit. The role partners with the Head of Internal Audit to direct risk-aligned assurance programs across APAC operating entities and cross-border jurisdictions.

You will supervise regional engagements, ensuring audit work aligns with IIA standards and governance frameworks while reporting critical findings to the Audit Committee and C-suite.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in internal audit or related disciplines.
• Substantial specialization in IT controls and technology risk management.
• Regional exposure and financial services experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct risk-aligned assurance programs across APAC entities and cross-border sites.
• Supervise lifecycle of regional engagements complying with IIA standards and governance.
• Deliver actionable insights to Audit Committee and C-suite on control gaps and risks.
• Mentor staff in audit methodology, investigations, and analytics/tools usage.

Skills

IT Audit

CISA

IT Risk Management

Internal Audit

Technology Risk

Job description

This role is designed as part of the succession plan for the Head of Internal Audit.

about the role

• Partner directly with the Head of Internal Audit to direct risk-aligned assurance programs across diverse Asia-Pacific operating entities and cross-border jurisdictions.
• Supervise the complete lifecycle of regional engagements, ensuring audit execution aligns with IIA standards, governance frameworks, and regional regulatory expectations.
• Synthesize risk assessments to deliver actionable insights, reporting critical control gaps and emerging risk exposures directly to the Audit Committee and C-suite leadership.
• Drive team development and capability expansion, mentoring staff across audit methodology, investigation protocols, and the deployment of audit analytics and automation tools.

skills and experience required.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in internal audit, IT audit, technology risk, or assurance, featuring substantial specialization in IT controls and technology risk management.
• Robust expertise spanning infrastructure, software applications, cybersecurity architecture, data governance frameworks, and integrated business-IT audit methodologies.
• Team leadership experience is required
• Regional exposure and financial services are strong plus

Desired Skills and Experience

• IT Audit
• CISA
• IT Risk Management
• Internal Audit
• Technology Risk