Cybersecurity & Technology Controls Audit Associate

Unlock your potential as an experienced audit professional with our Information Technology audit team.

Job Summary:

As a Cybersecurity and Technology Controls Audit Associate in our Technology Internal Audit team you will be responsible for assisting with ongoing risk assessment, control identification, audit execution and continuous monitoring activities across the firm-wide cybersecurity functions. The team also works closely with the Line of Business Audit team to ensure consistent coverage of the cybersecurity controls. This position is ideal for an individual that has knowledge of various cybersecurity functions such as cybersecurity operations, attack simulation (red team, blue team), vulnerability management, cybersecurity tools/processes across network, endpoints, cloud environments, cyber threat modelling (knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework) etc., as well as the audit and risk skills to be able to effectively execute global cybersecurity audits. This role will report locally into Audit Lead in India and functionally to Audit Director globally.

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute global cybersecurity audit engagements including risk assessments, audit planning, audit testing, control evaluation, audit report drafting and follow-up and verification of issue closure.
• Effectively participate during audit engagements including performing timely reviews and providing constructive feedback.
• Ensure accountability for meeting deliverable deadlines, adhering to department and professional standards and utilizing consistent methodology.
• Communicate audit findings to management and identify opportunities for improvement in the design and effectiveness of key controls.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior cybersecurity team stakeholders, establishing a culture of engagement while adding value.
• Co-ordinate /interact proactively with the Global Corporate Sector auditors and Line of Business Audit teams.
• Stay up to date with evolving industry and regulatory developments.
• Find ways to drive efficiencies in audit process through automation.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Minimum 3 years of cybersecurity with internal/external auditing experience.
• Must have experience with core cybersecurity operations and one or more cyber security tools/process areas (e.g. network security, end point security, email security, cloud security, attack simulation, cyber threat modelling etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree (or relevant financial services experience) required.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of technology processes, such as change management, security operations, technology operations, and business resiliency, as well as application and infrastructure controls.
• Ability to multitask and execute audit activities with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical skills particularly in regard to assessing the probability and impact of an internal control weakness.
• Proficiency in risk analysis and report preparation. Proven ability and desire to learn quickly, be flexible and think strategically. Ability to lead audits and manage participating team members, multi task, complete projects on time and on budget, and adjust to changing priorities.
• Ability to build strong partnerships across the technology and business teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Enthusiastic, self-motivated, effective under pressure and willing to take personal responsibility/accountability.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Professional certification (e.g. CISA, CISM, CISSP, CEH, GIAC etc.) or willingness to pursue required.