Lead - Information Systems Audit

Develop the IS Audits strategy encompassing Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Information Security and IT Applications Audits covering the key Information System areas (such as Cyber Security, Applications Security, Data Security, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing, Network Security, Data Privacy, Data Centre, Logical and Physical Access Management, IT Infrastructure management, Database & Operating System management, Incident management, Change management, Email management and process review, End point security, IT Disaster Recovery, IT Business Process Continuity Review, IT Helpdesk management, IT Project management and Emerging Digital & Technology Risk) within ABHFL

Develop strategies for identification and assessment of Information System & Security risks across ABHFL factoring the diverse lines of business of ABHFL, scale of operations and complexities of the business and current maturity level of controls

Develop IS Audits plan based on risk assessment and the legal, regulatory framework; Ensure use of advanced integrated auditing concepts and extensive use of technology and data analysis for achievement of the audit objectives

Set up and develop specialised team for conducting IS Audits and assessment of complex and specialised reviews covering key IT Infrastructure, IT Applications and Information System & Security areas (such as Cyber Security, Applications Security, Data Security, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration testing, Network Security, Data Privacy, Data Centre, Logical and Physical Access Management, IT infrastructure management, Database & Operating System management, Incident management, Change Management, Email management and process review, End point Security, IT Disaster Recovery, IT Business Process Continuity Review, IT Helpdesk management, IT Project management and Emerging Digital & Technology Risk) across the various lines of business within ABHFL.

Conduct IT application reviews across all lines of business in ABHFL) in line with the nature and complexity of the business; Review the major Information System applications for each line of business within ABHFL; Perform application vulnerability assessment and recommend systemic improvements for mitigating the Information system & security risk and enhancing the maturity level of the controls

Conduct IT Process review across all lines of business in ABHFL) in line with the nature and complexity of the business; Review the major Information Technology processes for each line of business within the group; Identify the area vulnerable to risk and assess the controls in place for mitigating the Information technology risk; Recommend systemic improvements for mitigating the Information technology risk and enhancing the maturity level of the controls

Conduct Cyber Security/ Cloud Security/ Network Security/ Information Security Audits at ABHFL; Recommend improvement areas for enhancing the efficiency of controls toward cyber security

Conduct review of data centres and third party vendors/ business partners/ channel partners having customer sensitive data with regards to controls in place at the third party vendors/ business partners/ channel partners in line with the defined SLAs; Assess the data privacy and data leakage risk management framework with regards to processes and controls for assessment of outsourced activities and monitoring and manging of outsourcing risk with regards to data security.

Conduct user access review and access to information on need-to-know basis based on the role and nature of activities to be performed, nature and complexity of the business, scale and size of the business; Review the process of access to information and monitoring of data leakage prevention across ABHFL employees; Review the processes to prevent potential data leakage which may result in detailed inquiry and strict action from Cyber Crime department / other regulators.

Conduct specialised reviews through use of extensive data analysis and advanced forensic techniques on Cyber Security, Cloud Security, emerging digital technology and other aspects relating to Information Security.

Effective management and execution of the audit plan for proactive identification and remediation of Information System & Security risk relating to various business products, processes and units.

Provide effective recommendations for improvements to the organization policies, processes and practices based on leading industry practices and emerging risks.

Review the effective implementation of audit actionable and open audit points.

Maintain the working papers, audit evidence and other supporting documents in line with internal policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.

Develop strategies for identification of triggers / risk hotspots and conduct unplanned reviews / investigations based on various triggers/ hot spots, directives received from regulators, board committees and senior management.

Keep abreast of the emerging audit trends and drive key audit initiatives for efficient and effective achievement of the audit objectives.

Implement an effective continuous monitoring framework for ongoing monitoring of risk relating to various business products, processes and units; Identify and develop automated test for ongoing monitoring of Information System & Security risk across ABHFL.