Technology Audit Assistant Manager

Appealing Points:

• Opportunity to lead impactful audits across cutting-edge technology and data environments while mentoring junior team members.


• Exposure to global stakeholders and the chance to use both English and Japanese in high-level communication.


• Strong professional growth potential through work with industry frameworks, advanced analytics tools, and valuable certifications.

Annual salary: 8 Million and above

Job Description:

• We are seeking an experienced and highly analytical Senior Auditor specializing in technology and data risks. In this role, you are empowered with responsibilities to execute audits focused on assessing the effectiveness of controls technology and data areas. The responsibilities include ample opportunities to lead projects, mentor junior members, and manage mid-level plus senior-level stakeholder relationships using English and Japanese. 

Job Responsibilities:

Audit Planning & Execution

• Review technology processes, systems, and controls by leveraging data analytics and other advanced audit techniques.


• Identify and assess potential technology risks, evaluating their impact on business objectives.

Risk Assessment & Analysis

• Understand the company key initiatives and associate risks to assess the risk and control status.


• Evaluate compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and company requirements (local and global).

Reporting, Documentation & Communication

• Prepare and present audit findings, and facilitate stakeholders’ root cause analyses and management actions.


• Support communication of audit results and recommendations to senior management and relevant stakeholders.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to follow up on remediation plans and ensure resolution of audit issues.

 Collaboration & Leadership

• Collaborate closely with leaders to serve as a trusted advisor to the business.


• Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies

Job Qualification:

• Experience in IT development, operations, or security such as information security, digital transformation, agile software delivery, IT operations, or emerging technology risk management.


• 5+ years of experience in technology risk management, internal audit, or cybersecurity, with a focus on IT.


• Project management skills and the ability to balance multiple audits and tasks simultaneously.


• Knowledge of IT frameworks and standards (e.g. COSO, NIST, ITIL, COBIT, ISO 27001), data privacy regulations, and cybersecurity best practices.


• Good communication and presentation skills.


• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CIA) will be plus.


• Experience in data analytics tools (e.g., Alteryx, ACL, Python, Power BI) will be plus.

Language: Fluent level Japanese (JLPT N1) and Business level English

Company Description 

Our Client has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. We are ranked #43 on the Fortune 500 list for 2018.With over 150 years of experience, the companies offer life, accident and health insurance, retirement, andsavings products through agents, third-party distributors such as banks and brokers, and direct marketing channels. Our name is recognized and trusted by approximately 100 million customers worldwide and we serve more than 90 of the top 100 FORTUNE 500 companies in the United States.