Auditor - Technology / Data Analytics (2 year contract)

The Group Internal Audit provides independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve SGX Group’s operations. We adopt a systematic, disciplined risk-based approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of SGX’s governance process, and risk management and internal control systems. The Group Internal Audit covers multiple businesses operations and technology functions across different geographical locations within the Group.

About the Role

• Candidate who brings expertise in Data Analytics and/or has practitioner experience in Technology/ Cyber Risk Management, coupled with audit and risk advisory experience, in a fast-paced, highly regulated and dynamic environment.
• Able to effectively plan, manage and execute audits, including the design of audit test steps to evaluate associated risks.
• Maintain well documented audit work papers including supporting documents/ evidence in the audit management system, which are subjected to regular quality assurance reviews.
• Keep abreast of MAS regulations on Technology/ cybersecurity related guidelines and cyber hygiene relating to Financial Institutions.
• Formulate data analytics work plan and develop the data analytics procedures for planned audits.
• Ability to lead initiatives on data analytics and are familiar with data analytics & data visualization tools (e.g. Python, Alteryx, Power BI & Tableau).
• Good understanding of capital market business and technology priorities (with associated emerging/ inherent/ residual risks), to translate them into automated audit test steps using data to enhance audit focus on control assessment and targeted sampling.

Day-to-Day Activities:

• Planning and performing risk-based assessments, focusing on risks arising from the Technology, Cyber Security, Data Governance & Operations areas.
• Executing audit reviews and fieldworks, including work paper documentation, drafting of audit findings and leading the issue discussion internally and with stakeholders.
• Drafting audit reports and participate in the presentation of audit findings.
• Ensure effective and timely execution of audit projects in accordance with audit methodology and timelines.
• Undertake ad-hoc management request assignments and special investigation projects.
• Building and maintaining healthy relationships with different levels of management, stakeholders, and be a trusted risk advisor on control related matters.
• Actively participate in driving data analytics capabilities to improve the productivity and effectiveness of Internal Audit.
• Liaising with external auditors and regulatory inspectors on audit related matters.
• Operating as part of an effective team and contributes proactively to the efficient performance of the team.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in accountancy/ computer science/ information systems/ business analytics (or equivalent) or higher from a globally recognized university.
• Post graduate qualifications or professional certifications (i.e. CISA, CISSP, CIA or similar), would be considered favorably.
• Minimum 6 years of internal/external audit experience in FIs or a related industry.
• Experience in the areas of data analytics, data management, data visualization, application controls and technology/ cyber risk & governance, would be an advantage.
• Highly analytical and data savvy, able to deliver compelling stories using data and visualizations to enable effective decisions to be made clearly and concisely.
• Strong communicator, both written and verbal, with ability to influence and to gain the respect of senior management, Group stakeholders, peers, and their teams.
• Confident and courageous to raise / escalate issues in a pro-active, professional, and timely manner from a 3rd line of defence perspective.
• Confidence in dealing with senior stakeholders particularly at the Management Committee and Board Audit Committee is a plus.
• Familiar with MAS regulations, emerging technologies and possess an interest to stay abreast of industry developments.
• Good knowledge of audit methodologies and audit-related applications
• Solid problem-solving skills, ability to analyse complex data, identify core issues, investigate, evaluate and reach appropriate conclusions.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight timelines.
• Ability to adapt to changes quickly and multi-task.

The Group Internal Audit provides independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve SGX Group’s operations. We adopt a systematic, disciplined risk-based approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of SGX’s governance process, and risk management and internal control systems. The Group Internal Audit covers multiple businesses operations and technology functions across different geographical locations within the Group.

About the Role

• Candidate who brings expertise in Data Analytics and/or has practitioner experience in Technology/ Cyber Risk Management, coupled with audit and risk advisory experience, in a fast-paced, highly regulated and dynamic environment.
• Able to effectively plan, manage and execute audits, including the design of audit test steps to evaluate associated risks.
• Maintain well documented audit work papers including supporting documents/ evidence in the audit management system, which are subjected to regular quality assurance reviews.
• Keep abreast of MAS regulations on Technology/ cybersecurity related guidelines and cyber hygiene relating to Financial Institutions.
• Formulate data analytics work plan and develop the data analytics procedures for planned audits.
• Ability to lead initiatives on data analytics and are familiar with data analytics & data visualization tools (e.g. Python, Alteryx, Power BI & Tableau).
• Good understanding of capital market business and technology priorities (with associated emerging/ inherent/ residual risks), to translate them into automated audit test steps using data to enhance audit focus on control assessment and targeted sampling.

Day-to-Day Activities:

• Planning and performing risk-based assessments, focusing on risks arising from the Technology, Cyber Security, Data Governance & Operations areas.
• Executing audit reviews and fieldworks, including work paper documentation, drafting of audit findings and leading the issue discussion internally and with stakeholders.
• Drafting audit reports and participate in the presentation of audit findings.
• Ensure effective and timely execution of audit projects in accordance with audit methodology and timelines.
• Undertake ad-hoc management request assignments and special investigation projects.
• Building and maintaining healthy relationships with different levels of management, stakeholders, and be a trusted risk advisor on control related matters.
• Actively participate in driving data analytics capabilities to improve the productivity and effectiveness of Internal Audit.
• Liaising with external auditors and regulatory inspectors on audit related matters.
• Operating as part of an effective team and contributes proactively to the efficient performance of the team.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in accountancy/ computer science/ information systems/ business analytics (or equivalent) or higher from a globally recognized university.
• Post graduate qualifications or professional certifications (i.e. CISA, CISSP, CIA or similar), would be considered favorably.
• Minimum 6 years of internal/external audit experience in FIs or a related industry.
• Experience in the areas of data analytics, data management, data visualization, application controls and technology/ cyber risk & governance, would be an advantage.
• Highly analytical and data savvy, able to deliver compelling stories using data and visualizations to enable effective decisions to be made clearly and concisely.
• Strong communicator, both written and verbal, with ability to influence and to gain the respect of senior management, Group stakeholders, peers, and their teams.
• Confident and courageous to raise / escalate issues in a pro-active, professional, and timely manner from a 3rd line of defence perspective.
• Confidence in dealing with senior stakeholders particularly at the Management Committee and Board Audit Committee is a plus.
• Familiar with MAS regulations, emerging technologies and possess an interest to stay abreast of industry developments.
• Good knowledge of audit methodologies and audit-related applications
• Solid problem-solving skills, ability to analyse complex data, identify core issues, investigate, evaluate and reach appropriate conclusions.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight timelines.
• Ability to adapt to changes quickly and multi-task.