Vice President - Internal Audit Technology Audit

About the Company:

- A Global Financial Services Firm is seeking a Vice President - Technology Audit (IT Risk & Compliance) with expertise in IT application controls (ITAC), IT general controls (ITGC), code review, and software risk assessment. This role focuses on evaluating technology risks, reviewing software applications, and assessing IT security, compliance, and system controls supporting the firm's financial operations.

About the Role:

- Your Impact: As part of the third line of defense, you will conduct technology audits, software/code reviews, and cybersecurity assessments across the firm's infrastructure. Evaluate the effectiveness of ITGCs, ITACs, and automated risk controls supporting financial and regulatory reporting. Work closely with software developers, cybersecurity teams, and IT governance functions to enhance system integrity and compliance.

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.