Audit Head - IT and Information Security

Audit Head – IT and Information Security

Arab Banking Corporation Manama, Bahrain Posted 5 days ago Permanent Competitive Job Purpose: To support Group Audit in providing an independent opinion to Senior Management and the Audit Committee on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls. It includes:

• Delivery of audit assignments as per the annual plan and scope or ad-hoc requests
• Providing ongoing auditable entity risk assessment and input to the annual audit plan
• Managing relationships within the organization and/or external parties
• Provide subject matter expertise over audit activities performed throughout the Group
• Provide independent advisory to business, project, working groups and governance committees
• Applying and contributing to the continuous improvement of Audit tools and methodology development & practices

Principal Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Deliverables of Role: The job includes responsibilities for overseeing and driving global audit coverage of subject matters primarily related to:

• Group Chief Operating Officer (Group Information Technology, Group Cyber & Information Security and Group Business Continuity Management);
• Digital Businesses & Channels

In addition, the job includes responsibilities as the Audit Relationship Manager for:

• ila Bank - key liaison and coordination of the cyclical audit coverage
• AFS - overseeing the delivery of the internal audit plan by the Head of Audit of our group partner AFS (Arab Financial Services), a CBB licensed service provider of cards, electronic payments and Fintech solutions.

Some of the key deliverables are:

• Deputy to the Group Chief Auditor when required
• Delivering the annual plan for audit coverage;
• Managing the designated audit team;
• Managing relationship with key stakeholders e.g. Heads of Function/Department
• Supporting on-going tracking, validation and closure of audit issues and associated action plans
• Providing independent advisory to business, project and governance committees
• Advising the Audit Quality Assurance & Support function on continuous audit process improvement on methodology, practices and supporting technology
• Coordinating Group Audit Subject Matter Expert activities related to:
•  review and feedback on audit approach for scoping, testing, issues and reports to support audit coverage of ABC Units in driving consistency and quality
•  build and maintain audit programs / risk and control matrices with support from audit SMEs from different ABC Units for the respective subject matters
•  coordinate auditable entity risk assessments for the respective subject matters to support the prioritization of audit plans

Knowledge

• Subject matter expert (hands-on or auditing) in at least 3 areas enlisted below:
• Information Technology (including cloud)
• Information & Cyber Security
• Business Continuity Management
• Digital, Online and Mobile Banking
• Personal Data Protection
• Operational Resilience
• Strong understanding of banking, corporate governance and the 3 lines of defense model
• Excellent spoken and written English language skills
• Proficiency in at least one other ABC business language (French, Arabic or Portuguese) would be desirable
• Experience with risk-based auditing techniques
• Thorough understanding of banking products and services and related risks and controls, in special Corporate Credit, Trade, Treasury, Retail & Digital Banking
• Familiar with the regulatory environment under which banks are operating
• Familiar with industry best practices and control frameworks

Education / Certifications

• University Degree in Technology, Information Security or Risk Management preferred
• Professional Qualification in auditing, technology, information security or risk management is expected

Experience

• Minimum 12 years of Audit/Assurance experience, preferably in Banking/Financial Services
• Proven experience in the identification and assessment of risks and controls related to Operations & Technology
• Familiarity with and exposure to different audit methodologies and with workflow-based audit software
• Development and delivery of presentations to senior management and board members
• Line Management

Personal attributes

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work proactively without supervision, hands-on attitude
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to influence change and instigate process improvement
• Ability to lead individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to manage conflict and work under pressure
• Strong time management and results orientation
• Strong interpersonal skills to ensure effective interactions with all levels in the business
• Ability to speak confidently to senior stakeholders
• Flexible and positive approach to work, ‘can do’ attitude

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