Associate - Senior IT Audit and Risk Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement risk-based assurance plans aligned with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and execute IT and IS assurance assessments to evaluate risks across applications, infrastructure, cloud platforms, and network/security processes
• Ensure IT systems and processes comply with relevant laws, regulations, and standards, including DORA, MaRisk, CSSF, NIST, ISO 27000 etc.
• Test the effectiveness of IT General Controls (ITGC) and cybersecurity controls across Access Management, SDLC and Change Management, Encryption, Third Party Risk, Patch and Vulnerability Management, SIEM, Penetration Testing, IT Operations, and other security domains to identify gaps and improvement areas
• Prepare high-quality assurance reports with clear observations, identified risks, and actionable recommendations for management; effectively communicate complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Track and monitor remediation actions, validate closure, and ensure sustainability of corrective measures.
• Collaborate with IT, security teams, and other cross-functional stakeholders to provide risk insights or guidance on risk and control expectations for new and existing systems.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of assurance methodologies, frameworks, and processes.
• Stay updated with emerging cyber threats, industry trends, evolving technologies, cloud risks, and changes in the regulatory landscape.

Requirements:

• Experience: A minimum of 3+ years of dedicated experience in IT/cyber audit, second-line assurance, cybersecurity implementation, or a GRC role, with a proven track record of leading complex audits/assurance reviews or implementation projects from planning to reporting.
• Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in IT, information security, risk management, or a related field.
• Expert Industry Knowledge: Practical experience in various security domains, such as cloud security, network security, vulnerability management, penetration testing, SIEM/SOC/CERT, encryption, identity and access management/privileged access management (PAM), software development and change management, and artificial intelligence (AI) risk/AI governance.
• Frameworks and Standards: Strong knowledge of IT governance and control frameworks such as COBIT, CSA CCM, ISO/IEC 27000 series, ITIL, and relevant EU regulations.
• Professional Certifications: Certifications such as CISA, ISO 27001 LA/LI, CISM, CISSP, and CRISC are preferred.

Advanced Core Skills:

• Assurance Skills: Experienced in audit/assurance techniques, developing risk-based testing strategies, sampling methodologies, and mentoring junior team members.
• Analytical and Strategic Mindset: Ability to identify root causes, understand cross-domain risk impacts, and translate complex technical and regulatory issues into business implications.
• Stakeholder Influence: Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills; comfortable presenting findings and building credibility with senior stakeholders.
• Three Lines of Defense: Strong understanding of the Three Lines of Defense model.
• Languages: Excellent command of English (written and spoken).