GDS Assurance - Technology Risk (NFS - SOCR) - Senior Associate
- Taguig City, Metro Manila
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and maintain the technology assurance framework, including risk assessments, control implementation, and compliance monitoring.
- Lead the planning and execution of IT audits, including the evaluation of system controls, security protocols, and IT governance practices.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure technology practices align with regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA).
- Manage the engagement teams, providing guidance, training, and feedback to junior team members.
- Collaborate with IT and security teams to identify and mitigate technology risks, including cyber threats, data breaches, and system vulnerabilities.
- Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client and onshore stakeholders.
- Stay abreast of emerging technology trends, risks, and regulatory changes that may impact the organization.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and risk awareness across the organization.
- Work effectively as a team player - collaborate and share responsibility, and support team members to succeed.
- Maintain an educational program to continually develop personal skills of self and junior team members.
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, MBA in any domain
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in IT audit, Service Organization Controls Reporting (SOCR - SSAE 16 / ISAE 3402) SOC 1, 2, & 3 Reporting, IT General Controls and IT Automated Controls
- Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or CISM are highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of IT and security frameworks, standards, and best practices.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a team in a dynamic and challenging environment.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Knowledge of documentation and data analysis tools like Word, Excel, Access,