IT Audit Manager

About Wio Bank

It Audit Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and perform IT, cybersecurity, and data audits, ensuring robust risk identification, control assessments, and compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks (including UAE Information Assurance Regulation and Data Protection Laws).
• Assess IT and technology risks across Wio’s cloud-native infrastructure and microservices architecture, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory expectations.
• Design, develop, and continuously enhance audit frameworks, methodologies, and standards to strengthen the internal control environment.
• Partner closely with IT, Information Security, Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams to ensure smooth audit execution, effective remediation, and consistent implementation of corrective actions.
• Deliver clear, insightful reporting to senior management and relevant governance forums on audit outcomes, risk exposures, and mitigation progress.
• Build organisational capability by training staff on IT controls, cybersecurity, data governance, and internal audit policies—embedding a strong culture of security and compliance.
• Define and lead the audit platform and automation strategy, including oversight of analytics capabilities and management of Analytics Engineers supporting the Internal Audit function.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in IT audit, cybersecurity, or data protection within a financial services environment, ideally within a fintech or digital-first organisation.
• Strong hands-on experience auditing cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices-based architectures.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and regulations, including ISO 27001, NIST, Data Protection Laws, and UAE Information Assurance Regulation.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, with strong communication, presentation, and advisory skills.
• Working knowledge of data analytics (SQL and/or Python) and experience leveraging automation tools is a strong advantage.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CISA and/or CISSP are highly desirable.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the agility to thrive in a fast-paced digital banking environment.
• What’s in it for You?
• Join a leading fintech company that’s disrupting the MENA banking industry.
• Thrive in a collaborative, high-performance environment with colleagues from all over the world.
• Enjoy a flexible work-life balance with hybrid working options, 28 holidays, and up to 14 national holidays.
• Access top-tier benefits like private health & life insurance, and much more!
• Ready to Make an Impact?
• If you have the right mix of IT audit expertise, cybersecurity knowledge, and leadership skills, we want YOU!
• Apply now to help shape the future of digital banking and ensure our systems are secure, compliant, and ready for the future.