Audit Head – IT and Information Security

19 hours ago


Manama, Bahrain Arab Banking Corporation Full time

Arab Banking Corporation Manama, BahrainPosted 3 hours 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 independent advisory to business, project, working groups and governance committees

**Principal Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Deliverables of Role**:

- Group Chief Operating Officer (Group Information Technology, Group Cyber & Information Security and Group Business Continuity Management);
- Group Operational Risk Management (including IT Risk)
- 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

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 Risk Management (including IT & Cyber Risks)
- 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
- Post-graduation desirable
- 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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