
Robert Walters
Information Technology Audit Manager
- Permanent
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 24/05/2026
Job overview
Date posted
09/04/2026
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Salary
SAR 30,000 - 40,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Job description
The Information Technology Audit Manager role is positioned within a complex, high-stakes investment environment, requiring oversight of technology-focused internal audit activities across infrastructure, cybersecurity, applications, digital platforms, and emerging technologies. The role involves leading and delivering comprehensive IT audit engagements, including conducting risk assessments, defining audit scopes, executing audit fieldwork, and preparing clear and concise audit reports. The position requires evaluating IT governance frameworks, cybersecurity posture, IT general controls, control design, operational resilience, and compliance with relevant standards such as ISO 27001, while ensuring adherence to risk management principles within financial services and investment management contexts. The IT Audit Manager is responsible for identifying control gaps, recommending practical and implementable solutions, and monitoring remediation progress to ensure risk mitigation. The role also supports continuous enhancement of audit methodologies through the integration of audit analytics and audit automation techniques. The candidate must maintain strict independence, confidentiality, and the highest standards of ethics while engaging confidently with senior stakeholders. Additionally, the role involves mentoring and guiding junior audit staff to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with best practices in audit execution. The position requires a strong understanding of digital transformation concepts and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment while contributing to continuous improvement of the internal audit function.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Lead and deliver IT audit engagements across infrastructure, cybersecurity, applications, digital platforms, and emerging technologies within a high-stakes investment environment
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, define audit scopes, perform audit fieldwork, and prepare clear, concise, and high-quality audit reports
- Evaluate IT governance frameworks, cybersecurity posture, IT general controls, control design, operational resilience, and compliance with standards such as ISO 27001
- Identify control gaps, assess associated risks, recommend practical remediation solutions, and monitor progress of corrective actions to ensure effective risk mitigation
- Support continuous enhancement of audit methodologies by integrating audit analytics and automation to improve efficiency and effectiveness of audit processes
- Provide guidance, coaching, and oversight to junior audit staff, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to audit standards and best practices
- Engage with senior stakeholders to communicate audit findings, risk exposures, and recommendations while maintaining independence and confidentiality
- Uphold the highest standards of ethics, professional care, and confidentiality in all audit activities and stakeholder interactions
Experience & skills
- Possess 7–10 years of progressive experience in IT Audit, IT Risk, Cybersecurity Audit, or related disciplines within financial services, investment management, or large enterprise environments
- Hold a Master’s degree preferred in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, IT Management, Accounting, or a related discipline supporting technical audit expertise
- Demonstrate professional certification such as CISA as preferred, with additional certifications including ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CIA, or CISSP considered advantageous
- Exhibit strong understanding of IT general controls, cybersecurity frameworks, risk management principles, and digital transformation concepts
- Demonstrate ability to conduct risk assessments, audit fieldwork, and audit reporting with high levels of accuracy, clarity, and technical depth
- Show experience in evaluating IT governance, control design, operational resilience, and compliance standards within regulated environments
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business insights
- Demonstrate leadership capabilities in mentoring and guiding audit teams while ensuring quality and consistency in audit execution
- Exhibit strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders while maintaining independence and confidentiality
- Be a Saudi National as a mandatory requirement for eligibility in this role