IT Risk Assurance (Financial Services)- Senior Manager

About PwC

A career at PwC is more than "just" a job. It's about being part of a purpose-led firm that builds trust in society and solve important problems. We help our clients to make informed decisions and operate effectively within them. At PwC, we are committed to making a difference for each other, our clients, and our community - by empowering you to be the best version of yourself and investing in your growth. You'll be able to develop as a leader, be well-connected, work in a great environment, explore our benefits and make a positive contribution.

With PwC, you'll ignite a meaningful career while being supported by a strong coaching and people-oriented culture, our Flex policies (Flex Space, Flex Dress and Flex Time), innovative learning and development programs (training programs, digital upscaling) as well as mobility opportunities. If you would like to be connected to like-minded individuals outside of work, we highly encourage you to be part of our people clubs and committees such as the Sports and Recreational Club, Toastmasters Club and more!
How will you value add?

A career in our Risk and Security Controls practice, within Information Technology Risk Assurance services, will allow you to develop and apply strategies that help clients leverage enterprise technologies so they can get a higher return on their investment, mitigate risks, streamline processes, and find operational inefficiencies. Our team helps organisations analyse and assess the security environment and application of our client's information technology systems.

As a Senior Manager, you will help to develop strategies to increase the reliability of system outputs, enhancing systems security and integrity, and developing strategies for ongoing security enhancements. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Execute audits and assessments on cybersecurity, IT systems and infrastructure and processes
• Collaborate with stakeholders such as clients and managers to identify opportunities to improve their key controls across cybersecurity, business and technology processes
• Provide assurance and advisory related services through all major milestones of the sales and delivery life cycles including identification, proposal development, planning, fieldwork, reporting and debrief processes
• Responsible for managing projects including overseeing and monitoring the overall project scope, delivery, timeline, resources, budget, quality and others.
• Work on specific projects to substantially improve and evolve the capability and quality of the processes, deliverables and thought leadership
• Provide coaching and/or conduct training to junior staff to develop communication, analytical and technical skills
• Take ownership for achieving financial goals including sales, revenues and profitability targets
• Support the leadership teams in go-to market strategy and practise development

About you

• A good Degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology (IT) or related disciplines with IT focus
• At least 7 to 10 years of IT Audit and Risk/ Control experience in Big 4 or leading organisations
• Demonstrated track record in leading engagements within a professional services or consulting environment, combined with ability to work in teams effectively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good presentation skills, both oral and written
• Able to work in a fast pace environment
• Good analytical, organisational, and conceptual skills
• Influencing skills and able to manage stakeholders across multiple disciplines
• Excellent project management skills and a demonstrated ability to follow through and complete tasks within tight deadlines
• Experience in management and/or assessment of adequacy of controls over technology activities at financial institutions is preferred.
• Familiar with regulatory requirements such as MAS Notices and Guidelines related to technology, cyber security and outsourcing risk management etc. is a plus
• Experience in cybersecurity processes such as vulnerability and threat management, patch management and identity and access management is a plus
• Ability to provide recommendations, approaches and good industry practices
• Experience in providing regular communication and preparing reports and presentations for clients and senior stakeholders
• Good interpersonal skills to successfully interact with internal and external stakeholders such as clients, managers and team members
• CISA, CISM, CISSP, PMP or other professional certification is preferred

*Only shortlisted candidates will be notified due to the high number of applicants for this role