Senior Manager - IT Audit - DA - Shanghai

& Summary:

As a Senior Manager within our Digital Assurance team, you will lead engagements delivering IT audit and advisory services to clients in the financial services sector including banking and insurance. Integrate IT audit procedures with business process testing to validate data lineage, system interfaces, and control dependencies. You will also oversee the planning and execution of complex IT audit projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence while mentoring high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage IT audit engagements, assessing the design and operational effectiveness of IT General Controls (ITGC) and application controls across complex financial systems.
• Assess internal control frameworks for clients in banking and insurance, aligning with regulatory and industry standards.
• Evaluate the impact of emerging technologies (including AI, blockchain, cloud computing, FinTech, RegTech, etc) and cybersecurity risks in relation to financial reporting
• Oversee and review the use of data analytics to enhance audit efficiency and audit coverage.
• Deliver regulatory compliance and operational risk management services, focusing on areas such as technology governance, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
• Manage stakeholder communication, including audit committees, regulators, and executive management, providing actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with actuarial, assurance, and consulting teams to deliver integrated, one-firm solutions addressing clients’ most pressing challenges.
• Drive business development activities, including proposal writing, client presentations, and relationship management.
• Supervise, coach, and develop team members to ensure consistent quality, technical excellence, and professional growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or related disciplines.
• 8-10 years of experience in IT audit, technology risk management, or internal controls, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
• Professional certification such as CISA, CISSP, CIA, or CPA is required.
• Proven expertise in banking, insurance, or asset management, with a strong understanding of financial reporting and regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies (AI, cloud, blockchain, FinTech, RegTech)
• Strong project management, client relationship, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Effective communicator with excellent English and Chinese proficiency (both oral and written)
• Candidates with less management experience may be considered for the Senior Associate role.