VP, IT Audit

Location: Singapore

Job Function: Internal Audit Department 

Job Type: Permanent

Req ID: 17226 

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 locations around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor, we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapore’s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Internal Audit Department (IAD)

We are governance and control specialists who provide an independent assessment of GIC’s governance, risk management and internal control environment to the Board of Directors, audit committee, and senior management.

IT Audit

You will provide assurance and advisory services over technology, information security, and cybersecurity risk areas across the enterprise.

What Impact can you make in this role?

You will be part of a team that fosters a strong governance and control environment in GIC.

We are seeking potential talents to join our Internal Audit Department (IAD) as VP, IT Audit. This role is responsible for executing Technology reviews under GIC’s IAD and is responsible for Assurance, Advisory and Anticipatory monitoring activities covering all technology domains. This role will also support initiatives to continuously improve on IAD’s methodology, practices and capabilities.

What will you do as an IT Auditor?

• Plan and execute audits of technology infrastructure, applications, cloud, information and cybersecurity processes


• Evaluate system controls supporting business processes as part of integrated audits


• Develop and maintain IT audit programs/tests with innovation and creative thinking leveraging on data science and analytics


• Identify deficiencies and provide practical recommendations to remediate and address identified risks


• Obtain buy-in from senior stakeholders for audit issues and recommendations, draft audit findings and reports


• Provide clear and organized documentation of the audit processes and findings


• Identify emerging risks in the environment through continuous monitoring and risk assessment, regular engagements with stakeholders and propose changes to the IT audit work plan and scope where required


• Benchmark against market best practices, review and recommend improvements to existing audit processes and methodologies


• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with stakeholders. Strengthen the firm’s control environment through advisory and collaboration initiatives


• Support the development of continuous audit initiatives within IAD

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Relevant degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or its equivalent from a reputable education institute, with professional certification in security and controls such as CISA, CISSP, CISM


• Possess at least 12 years of IT audit or IT risk management & control work experience, preferably with internal audit experience in the Banking and Finance Industry. Candidates with additional security experience in cloud, infrastructure (e.g., network/system/database), and cybersecurity (such as platform administrators, engineers) who are interested in a career in Technology Audit will also be considered


• Demonstrated experience in the use of data analytics and visualization tools


• Experienced in managing and executing fieldwork, issue writing and reporting


• Experienced in reviewing technology domains across infrastructure, applications, cyber security, cloud technology, governance processes and horizontal IT processes


• A good understanding of emerging technology risks and trends. Demonstrate strong ability to pick up knowledge and conduct reviews on new emerging technology domains


• Self-motivated, independent in thought process and yet displays strong team orientation


• Strong conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to engage and network with stakeholders at different levels

Work at the Point of Impact

We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.

Flexibility at GIC

At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.

GIC is an equal opportunity employer

GIC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Learn more about our Internal Audit Department here: https://gic.careers/group/internal-audit-department/