IT Audit Manager APAC

Who we are

Optiver is a global market maker founded in Amsterdam with offices in London Chicago Austin New York Sydney Shanghai Hong Kong SingaporeTaipeiand Mumbai. Established in 1986 today we are a leading liquidity provider with close to 2000 employees in offices around the world united in our commitment to improve the market through competitive pricingexecutionand risk management. By providing liquidity on multiple exchanges across the world in various financial instruments weparticipatein the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets. We provide liquidity to financial markets using our own capital at our own risk trading a wide range of products: listed derivatives cash equities ETFsbondsand foreign currencies.

What youll do

Asthe IT Audit Manager APAC you will join a global audit team of ten experienced internal auditors including an IT lead Auditor based in Amsterdam. You will be based in Sydney alongside another Group is currently in transition andmoving towards a more globally integrated IT operating model. As a result you will be involved not only in assessments of local entities but also regional and global functions providing insights to the Management Board and Supervisory Board.The assessments cover the entire IT spectrum of our organization: from Information Security to IT Operations and from IT risks in HR or payment systems to IT risk in trading systems. Additionally you will support other Group Auditors on broader audit topics when IT expertise is needed giving your exposure to a wide array of business areas such as HR Legal Operations Trading and Finance.

The common purpose is to enhance and safeguard organizational value by conducting risk-based and objective audits offering advice and providing valuable insights.

While the Group Audit team was originally based exclusively in Amsterdam the team is now expanding its presence in keyregionaloffices including Sydneyfor APAC business to enhance and scale the execution of audit activities.

The team performs a range of audits andassessments and when required special projects across Optiver offices including Amsterdam Chicago Shanghai London New York Mumbai Austin Hong Kong Singapore and Taipei.

As part of the team you will visit Optiver offices three or four times per year - primarily within the APAC region - for periods of one to twoweeks andwill also execute audits remotely.

Main responsibilities include:

• Perform IT and Information Security audit engagements in an advanced and continuously evolving IT environment.

• Assist withauditplanningfocusing onITrelated risks.

• Support broader audit engagements outside ofIT areaswhen required.

• Work with differentOptiverteams across the globe taking culturaldifferencesinto account.

• Prepare audit documentation assist in drafting reports and communicate findings to stakeholders.

• Continuously learn and grow by being exposed to a fast-moving and complex business environment.

• Support the ongoing development and refinement of audit methodology templates and reporting standards.

WHO YOU ARE:

Optiver needs our nextIT Audit Managerto be someone with:

• At least 6 years ofrelevantwork experiencepreferably withinlarge high-tech organizations.

• Masters degree in information systems computer science or related field.

• Professional certifications such as CISA or CISSP.

• Strong knowledge of IT governance risk and controls frameworks (e.g. COBIT ISO NIST).

• Proven ability to assess IT controls across infrastructure applications and security domains.

• Experience supporting IT audits reviews and risk assessments across varied environments.

• Attention to detail - accurate in reviewing documentation testing controls and drafting observations.

• Strong Time Management - effectively prioritizes tasks stays organized and meets deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Willingness to develop audit skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• A proactive pragmatic mindset and a strong appetite to learn.

• Prior experiences within financial markets and/or exposure to trading environments is considered a plus.

• Ability to travel internationally for short assignments (approximately 810 weeks per year).

• Team player and flexible to connect with colleaguesbased in Amsterdam andChicagoalso considering different time zones theGroup Auditoperatesin.

Whatyoullget

Youlljoin a culture of collaboration and excellence whereyoullbe surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Driven by a passion for continuous improvementyoullthrive in a supportive high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues working collectively to tackle some of the most complex problems in the financial markets.

In return for yourexpertise you will have access to a range of Optiverperks including:

• A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry.

• The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment.

• Trainingmentorshipand personal development opportunities.

• Daily breakfastlunchand an in-house barista.

• Gym membership plus weekly in-house chair massages.

• Regular social events including a company trip every two years.

Optiver is committed todiversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process.

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