IT Auditor
Mizuho Amsterdam
What is required?
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in IT auditing, IT security, or IT governance.
- Knowledge of internal controls, risk management, or process improvement methodologies
- Professional certifications such as CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control) or RE
- Strong knowledge of IT systems, security frameworks, and regulatory standards (SOX, GDPR, COBIT, ISO 27001), combined with excellent analytical and risk assessment skills
- Excellent command of the English language, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to explain complex IT concepts to non-technical stakeholders, work independently and in teams, and travel for on-site audits
What will you get?
- €62,000 - €85,000 gross p/y (depending on knowledge and experience) including 13th month and holiday allowance
- Annual bonus, depending on performance
- 37.5 hour workweek
- 30 vacation days (based on full time employment)
- Technical and professional training possibilities
- 100% company paid defined contribution pension plan
- Phone, laptop, remote work, work from abroad and full reimbursement for public transport
What will you do?
- 30% Planning, designing, and conducting operational IT audits
- 30% Identifying and evaluating operational IT risks
- 20% Collaborating with stakeholders
- 20% Monitoring the implementation of corrective actions and staying updated
This vacancy has been created based on interviews with employees to help you get a realistic preview of the job.
Vacancy
As an IT Auditor at Mizuho, you are responsible for evaluating the efficiency, effectiveness, and security of the IT systems and processes within a Japanese bank and its branches. You play a crucial role in planning, designing, and executing operational IT audits, ensuring compliance with internal policies and legal requirements. You assess the effectiveness of IT systems, applications, and infrastructure while identifying potential risks and vulnerabilities. Additionally, you develop risk-based audit programs and prepare detailed reports with actionable recommendations to enhance system controls and data security.
You work closely with IT management, external auditors, and cross-functional teams to ensure that audit findings are understood and addressed. You also present audit results and recommendations to the board of directors, providing expert advice on IT-related risks. In this role, you stay updated on industry trends and mentor junior auditors, helping them develop their skills and learn from your expertise.
The Internal Audit Department consists of four members: the IT Auditor, the Senior Operational Auditor, the Head of Internal Audit, and a Junior Auditor. This team has a strong focus on improving operational efficiency and minimizing risks through thorough evaluations of (IT) processes.
If you enjoy delving into technical complexity and thinking critically to solve problems, and you don't mind working under pressure and meeting deadlines, then this is the job for you.
Working week
On an enjoyable workday, you start with a team meeting and a kick-off meeting with the IT department for a new audit. You analyze data, identify risks, and share findings, contributing to the bank's security.
On a less enjoyable workday, you encounter poor communication from local IT teams, leading to frustration. System failures and unrealistic deadlines create high pressure and delays.
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- Team meeting
- Planning and designing a new IT audit for a branch
- Lunch
- Analyzing IT systems and data for an ongoing audit
- Kick-off meeting
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- Lunch
- Updating with IT Management on preliminary findings
- Conducting fieldwork to assess IT operations
- Identifying potential IT risks and assessing vulnerabilities
- Drafting a preliminary audit report
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- Evaluating IT governance, risk management, and control processes
- Conducting interviews with staff on IT processes and compliance
- Assessing the security of IT systems and customer data
- Feedback sessions with IT teams on preliminary findings
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- Lunch
- Using audit tools and frameworks
- Assessing the effectiveness of the incident management process
- Staying up-to-date on industry trends, emerging technologies, and IT regulations
- Preparing detailed audit reports with recommendations
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- Lunch
- Tracking the implementation of corrective measures
- Leading and mentoring Junior Auditors
- Presenting audit findings to the board of directors
- Networking
Firsthand experience
Growth
The goal of Mizuho Bank Europe is that employees have the right skills, knowledge and attitude to drive results they need to achieve. Their key principle is that trainings should be accessible to anyone and contribute to their strategic business goals. Because of that, employees are allowed to follow a study or training in a relevant field. Additionally, Mizuho promotes internal and international vacancy’s so employees can move from one department to another.
Working at Mizuho
Mizuho Bank Europe N.V. (MBE) is a fully-licensed bank incorporated in the Netherlands and supervised by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) and the Autoriteit Financiële Markten (AFM). With over 45 years of experience providing financial services to Japanese and non-Japanese customers in the region, Mizuho has developed a solid client base and expertise throughout the European single market - with a focus on the markets in the Benelux, Iberia, and Central & Eastern Europe - using their EU Banking Passport.
We are proud to share that Mizuho Financial Group has been named among the top 100 on TIME’s World’s Best Companies list for 2024.
- Based in Amsterdam (Zuidas)
- 148 employees in the Netherlands
- Over 65.000 employees worldwide
- 42% / 58%
- Average age 39 years
- Possibility to work flexible and remote
- Business casual
