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Associate Director, IT Audit (Financial Institution)

Job description

About Client Company

  • A leading electronic payment company in Malaysia, widely used for public transportation, parking, and retail transactions. The company continues to innovate in fintech, playing a crucial role in pushing toward a cashless society.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Assess technology internal controls for effectiveness and compliance with regulatory frameworks (RMiT, NIST, Cybersecurity best practices).
  • Support risk identification, control evaluation, and remediation efforts, collaborating with finance and operational audit teams.
  • Lead all audit phases, from planning to reporting, ensuring issues are clearly articulated and remediation is validated.
  • Provide value-added recommendations, foster strong working relationships, and contribute to decision-making with sound judgment.


Candidate Profile:

  • University degree with relevant certifications (CISM, CISA, CISSP, CREST, GPEN); CEH is a plus.
  • 8-10 years in IT audits, focusing on security within financial services, fintech, e-commerce, or technology companies.
  • Strong knowledge of BNM regulations, ISO 27001, cybersecurity, data security, network security, and ISMS compliance.
  • Familiarity with audit analytics tools (ACL, IDEA, Tableau, Python) and cloud computing is a plus.



How to Apply?

To apply, please click "APPLY NOW" or email Jayden Gan at Jayden.Gan@ambition.com.my. Data provided is for recruitment purposes only.

Due to the volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

JTK Number: JTKSM 995 | Company Registration Number: 201301019088 (1048918-T)

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