Overview
SGX Group Internal Audit provides independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve SGX Group’s operations. The team adopts a systematic, disciplined and risk-based approach to evaluate and strengthen the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control systems across business, operations and technology functions in different geographical locations.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced technology audit professional with practitioner experience in technology risk, cyber risk management, AI governance and data analytics. This role is suited for someone who is keen to operate in a fast-paced, highly regulated and dynamic financial market environment, and who can contribute meaningfully as a trusted risk advisor from a third line of defence perspective.
Job Description
- Plan, manage and execute risk-based audits across technology, cyber security, data, AI governance and operations areas.
- Design audit test steps to evaluate associated risks, controls and governance processes.
- Execute audit fieldwork, document work papers and maintain supporting evidence in the audit management system.
- Draft audit findings and audit reports, and participate in the presentation and discussion of audit observations with stakeholders.
- Develop data analytics procedures for planned audits and translate business and technology risks into targeted, data-driven audit testing.
- Contribute to initiatives that strengthen Internal Audit’s data analytics and AI capabilities to improve audit productivity and effectiveness.
- Keep abreast of MAS regulations, cyber hygiene requirements, AI-related guidelines and relevant regulatory developments affecting financial institutions.
- Build and maintain constructive relationships with management, stakeholders, external auditors and regulatory inspectors on audit-related matters.
- Support ad-hoc management requests, special investigation projects and other audit-related assignments as required.
Requirements
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, AI, Business Analytics or equivalent from a recognised university.
- Minimum six years of internal or external audit experience in financial institutions or a related industry.
- Experience in data analytics, data visualisation, application controls, technology risk, cyber risk or AI governance would be an advantage.
- Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CIA, AIGP, Cloud, AWS or similar certifications would be viewed favourably.
- Good understanding of capital markets, technology priorities, emerging risks and associated control considerations.
- Familiarity with MAS regulations, CSA regulations, SGX Listing requirements, emerging technologies and industry developments.
- Proficiency or familiarity with data analytics and visualisation tools such as Python, Alteryx, Spotfire, Power BI or Tableau.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly and concisely.
- Confidence to engage senior stakeholders, including Management Committee and Board Audit Committee members.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage tight timelines, adapt quickly to change and multi-task effectively.
If you are passionate about using technology, data and AI to strengthen governance, risk management and controls, we would love to hear from you.