Director - IT Audit

About the role

Prudential is hiring a Director of IT Audit for its Group Head Office in Hong Kong. The role owns the Group-wide IT audit strategy, governance, culture and long-term assurance capability, covering technology platforms and infrastructure, cyber security, data governance and privacy, AI, third party and outsourcing risk, operational resilience and business and technology transformation programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Own and set the Group IT and technology assurance strategy
• Advise Boards and Executive Committees on technology-driven risk
• Define and sustain the Group-wide Internal Audit long-term vision, culture and capability
• Engage regulators and external stakeholders on technology risk matters
• Ensure the audit function remains forward-looking, credible and relevant

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CIA, CPA or equivalent (progressively expected by seniority)
• Visionary, values-driven leadership able to challenge at the highest organisational levels
• Strong understanding of risk management, internal controls and governance frameworks
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development, especially in emerging technology risk areas

What we offer

• A purpose-led organisation focused on protecting lives and futures
• Exposure to complex, Group-wide transformation and emerging risk topics
• Investment in people development, inclusion and leadership pipelines
• The chance to shape the future of internal audit and assurance at scale