IT Auditor – Financial Services

About the role

We are seeking an experienced IT Auditor to join a reputable insurance organization. The successful candidate will play a key role in evaluating IT controls, identifying risks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards within a financial services environment.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct risk‑based IT audits across infrastructure, applications, and processes within the insurance business.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of IT general controls (ITGC), including access management, change management, and IT operations.
• Assess compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Identify control gaps and provide practical, value‑added recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to ensure audit findings are clearly communicated and addressed.
• Support audit planning, documentation, and reporting in accordance with internal standards.
• Monitor remediation activities and follow up on audit findings.
• Stay updated on emerging IT risks, cybersecurity trends, and regulatory developments in the financial services sector.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in IT audit, IT risk, or related functions, preferably in banking, insurance, or financial services.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or equivalent are highly preferred.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Required skills

• COBIT framework.
• ISO 27001 standard.
• ITIL practices.
• CISA certification.
• CISSP certification.