Cybersecurity Audit Associate

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. • $85K — $138K *
Charlotte, NC 28269In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years of Cybersecurity/audit experience in banking or technology.
  • Knowledge of various Technology and Cybersecurity domains, such as Identity and Access Management.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity risks including Governance, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover, and Supply Chain Management.
  • Understanding of industry standards (e.g., NIST, CRI) and regulatory expectations (e.g., NYS DFS 500, FFIEC).
  • Proficient in audit techniques and risk assessment, with ability to manage audits from planning to closure.
  • Strong strategic thinking skills for assessing technology-related risks.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct regular cybersecurity audits and evaluate compliance with regulations and internal controls.
  • Create clear audit reports outlining findings and recommendations for senior management.
  • Innovate and suggest enhancements for ongoing cybersecurity audit coverage.
  • Facilitate timely tracking of risk issues for remediation.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and auditees to identify and resolve risk areas effectively.
  • Establish strong partnerships across legal, compliance, and risk management functions for collaboration.
  • Stay informed about industry and regulatory changes and participate in relevant control forums.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model offering flexibility between home and office work.
  • Encouragement of professional growth through collaboration with various technology functions.
  • Opportunity to engage in continuous learning related to evolving cybersecurity risks and regulations.
Full Job Description
Overview

SMBC is seeking an experienced Audit Associate with a minimum of 3 years' experience in the banking and finance/technology industry to conduct audit coverage for the firm's cybersecurity and other related technology controls. Reporting to the Cybersecurity Audit Team Head, the Audit Associate will be responsible for (i) conducting cybersecurity and other related technology audits, ensuring work is performed in accordance with IIA standards and Internal Audit Department (IAD) policies and procedures, and (ii) supporting the Cybersecurity Audit Team Head in the execution of their duties. In addition, they will (i) support IAD Management team in helping to identify areas of coverage for planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of an internal audit program covering cybersecurity and technology related areas across the Americas Division and (ii) conduct regular continuous monitoring activities covering cybersecurity and technology related risks and related processes and controls within a prescribed timeframe.

Role Responsibilities

  • Conduct regular audits of cybersecurity and technology related areas assessing adherence to firm and regulatory requirements and assessing design, operating effectiveness and sustainability of associated controls.
  • Create audit issues and reports that clearly articulate results, conclusions and recommendations for review with senior audit management and auditees.
  • Challenge the ongoing coverage of cybersecurity and technology related areas and present ideas for improvement.
  • Facilitate risk issue tracking to promote timely remediation.
  • Track and validate closure of issues raised by IAD, external auditors, regulators, and self-identified by stakeholders, including recommending additional actions when necessary.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and auditees to identify risk concerns and agree reasonable solutions.
  • Forge strong partnerships with colleagues in other technology and control functions including legal, compliance, data security and risk management to promote front-to-back collaboration across risk assessment and findings remediation.
  • Partner with audit colleagues in other business verticals and/or geographies to share best practices and drive greater consistency. Seek out opportunities to engage with stakeholders outside of formal audit periods to drive deeper relationships.
  • Stay up-to-date with evolving industry/regulatory changes impacting the business and participate in appropriate control forums.
  • Conduct regular Continuous Monitoring activities and auditable entity updates.
  • Recognize the confidential nature of IAD communications and access to information; exercise discipline in protecting the confidentiality and security of information in accordance with IAD policies and procedures.


Qualifications and Skills

  • Minimum of 3 years of Cybersecurity/audit experience in the banking and/or technology industry.
  • Knowledge and experience in various Technology and Cybersecurity domains, e.g., Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Management, etc.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity related risks (i.e., Governance, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover, Supply Chain, and Demand Management).
  • Knowledge of industry relevant standards (e.g., NIST, CRI) and related regulatory expectations (e.g., NYS DFS 500, FFIEC).
  • Knowledge of audit techniques, risk and internal controls assessment, and workpaper standards. Ability to manage and execute audits, from planning to audit closing.
  • Strong strategic thinking skills including the ability to identify and assess technology related risks.
  • Excellent communication (both verbal and written), presentation and professional skills including the ability to interact effectively at all levels within the organization.
  • Enthusiastic and self-motivated, effective under pressure and willing to take personal responsibility/accountability.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, MIS, Finance, or related field. Advanced degree is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

SMBC's employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required.

About Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. Careers

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Innovation is a key driver of SMFG’s success. Employees are encouraged to bring forward-thinking ideas to the table and are provided with the resources to transform these ideas into actionable solutions that drive the financial industry forward.

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