Vice President - Internal Audit - IT/BFSI

Responsibilities:

- Perform code reviews to assess security, efficiency, and compliance of software applications.

- Audit IT infrastructure, cloud computing environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), and cybersecurity frameworks.

- Evaluate ITACs and ITGCs across trading platforms, risk systems, and financial applications.

- Review automated controls supporting Basel III/IV, liquidity risk, AML, Market Risk, Credit Risk etc.

- Assess system architecture, API security, and encryption protocols for operational resilience.

- Collaborate with software engineers and IT risk teams to ensure regulatory compliance in technology-driven processes.

- Provide risk-based recommendations to senior leadership on IT governance, cybersecurity resilience, and regulatory technology compliance.

- Qualifications - Basic Qualifications: 8+ years of experience in IT audit, technology risk, cybersecurity, or software security assessment within financial services.

- Strong expertise in ITGCs, ITACs, and software/application audits.

- Experience conducting code reviews in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, or SQL.

- Knowledge of cloud security frameworks (AWS, Azure, GCP), DevOps, and CI/CD security controls.

- Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, and regulatory cybersecurity guidelines.

- Experience in financial IT systems, algorithmic trading platforms, and risk analytics software.

- Required Skills - Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree (Master's/PhD) in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Information Systems.

- Certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, OSCP, or CEH are highly preferred.

- Experience with AI/ML security, blockchain audits, and emerging fintech risk assessments.

- This role is ideal for IT audit professionals with strong technical skills in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and software risk assessment, looking to make a strategic impact within a global financial institution

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