Director/Internal Audit-Fintech

Job Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the risk-based annual plan aligned with business strategies for assurance over Fintech top risks and supporting major business initiatives.
• Ensure continuous development and maturity in the area of Fintech audit as per business, risk, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain a comprehensive view of all risk areas (financial, operational, IT, compliance) impacting the FinTech business, identifying emerging risks and ensuring effective control frameworks.
• Lead the independent assessment of current and emerging risk landscapes, coordinating with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) for consolidation and prioritization of risks.
• Plan and execute assurance activities related to Fintech interests including risk-based internal audits, cross-sectional integrated assignments, continuous assurance initiatives, and compliance audits.
• Analyze and assess Fintech threats, risks, and controls in e& and related entities to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Review feedback received from audit stakeholders upon completion of audit work and ensure that highlighted concerns are addressed.
• Liaise and manage the relationship with external stakeholders (e.g. regulators) to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Prepare and maintain strategic approaches for providing assurance over current and emerging key risk areas in Fintech.
• Review relevant literature, research papers, and standards to identify emerging risks, new best practices, and new approaches.
• Lead special projects for Fintech and/or coordinate with the Consulting SPOC for the section.
• Direct assurance engagements including assessing and reviewing assignment planning, risk assessments, coordinating with stakeholders, and finalizing audit reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• Internationally recognized professional auditing qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, CIA).
• CISA or Masters in related discipline is a plus.
• 10+ years of audit experience with a large and reputable company or audit firm, with at least 6 years in a managerial capacity.