
Senior IT Assurance Specialist
- Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in IT assurance, risk management, or a similar role.
- Industry certifications such as CRISC, CISA, or CISM are highly desirable.
- In-depth knowledge of IT regulations, standards, and frameworks (e.g., MAS TRM, RMiT, ISO 27001, GDPR, BOT).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (i.e. AWS etc)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Skilled in creating and maintaining documentation and reports.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and completeness.
- Good working attitude and a strong team player.
- Positive attitude and an eagerness to learn with minimal supervision.
- Ensure IT practices adhere to relevant regulations, standards, and policies (e.g., MAS TRM, RMiT, ISO 27001, GDPR, BOT).
- Conduct internal IT audits to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement.
- Prepare detailed audit reports and present findings to senior management.
- Develop and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks.
- Monitor and review IT systems to ensure ongoing risk management and compliance.
- Implement and maintain IT security measures to protect against cyber threats and data breaches.
- Oversee the development and enforcement of IT security policies and procedures.
- Monitor annual security assessments, including vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure IT compliance and risk management.
- Provide guidance and support to IT staff on best practices for security and compliance.
- Communicate complex IT risk and compliance requirements to various stakeholders effectively.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for IT risk management and compliance activities.
- Prepare and present regular reports on IT assurance activities to senior management.
- Ensure all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible