VP, Head of IT Audit
Core
Setting and executing global technology audit strategy for a large fintech organization, overseeing risk-based audit coverage across technology, cybersecurity, engineering, and emerging tech domains.
Role type
VP/Head of IT Audit (Senior Leadership)
Builds
Global assurance coverage for technology, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and emerging tech (AI, blockchain, digital wallets) within a fintech environment.
Domain
Fintech / Technology Risk & Cybersecurity
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
IT audit strategy, technology risk assessment, distributed team leadership, cloud security architecture, GRC framework expertise, data-driven auditing, executive reporting, regulatory compliance (SOX, HIPAA, PCI DSS), emerging tech risk (AI, blockchain)
Preferred skills
CISSP/CCSP/CRISC/CIA certifications, financial services experience, audit function scaling, cyber risk transformation, analytics/automation modernization
Technologies
AWS, Azure, GCP, Jira, Confluence, Archer GRC, AutoAudit (Optial/Optra)
Responsibilities
Lead global IT audit function and develop risk-based audit plans; Direct enterprise-wide technology risk assessments; Oversee audits across core tech domains (ITGC, IAM, SDLC, incident response); Ensure cloud environment audit coverage; Partner with internal audit, business, and security teams; Deliver audit committee-ready reporting; Set and improve IT audit methodology; Drive data-informed audit approaches; Oversee issue tracking and closure; Coach and develop distributed teams; Serve as trusted advisor to Chief Audit Executive.
Seniority
VP/Head of Function, Global Leadership