Educational Qualifications:
Certifications: Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or other relevant certifications are often required or preferred.
Technical Skills:
- Audit and Compliance: Strong understanding of IT audit methodologies, control frameworks, and compliance standards (e.g., COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS).
- Risk Assessment: Ability to conduct risk assessments and identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in IT systems and processes.
- Security Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of information security principles, practices, and technologies, including network security, application security, and data security.
- IT Governance: Understanding of IT governance frameworks and practices to ensure that IT aligns with business objectives.
- Data Analysis: Proficiency in using data analysis tools and techniques to analyze large datasets and identify patterns or anomalies.
- Audit Tools: Familiarity with audit tools and software commonly used in IT audit processes.
- IT Systems Knowledge: Understanding of various IT systems, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), and technologies, including operating systems, databases, and network infrastructure.
Experience:
- 3 years Audit Experience: Previous experience in IT auditing, either as an internal or external auditor, is often required.
- Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the financial services/FinTech industry or sector in which the organization operates is beneficial.
Soft Skills:
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate audit findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex IT systems and processes.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to identify and document potential risks and weaknesses.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including IT professionals, business units, and management.
- Ethical Conduct: High ethical standards and integrity to maintain confidentiality and objectivity in the audit process.
- Adaptability: Ability to adapt to evolving technologies, regulations, and business environments.
- Professional Development: Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated on industry trends and best practices.
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