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About the Role

As the IT Audit Manager APAC, you will join a global audit team and be involved in assessments of local, regional, and global IT functions. You will provide insights to the Management Board and Supervisory Board, covering the entire IT spectrum from Information Security to IT Operations and IT risks in trading systems. You will also support other Group Auditors on broader audit topics when IT expertise is needed, gaining exposure to various business areas. The common purpose is to enhance and safeguard organizational value by conducting risk-based and objective audits, offering advice, and providing valuable insights.

Responsibilities

Perform IT and Information Security audit engagements in an advanced and continuously evolving IT environment.
Assist with audit planning, focusing on IT related risks.
Support broader audit engagements outside of IT areas when required.
Work with different Optiver teams across the globe, taking cultural differences into 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.

Requirements

At least 6 years of relevant work experience, preferably within large, high-tech organizations.
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 8–10 weeks per year).
Team player and flexible to connect with colleagues based in Amsterdam and Chicago also considering different time zones the Group Audit operates in.

Skills

IT governance
risk management
controls frameworks
COBIT
ISO
NIST
IT infrastructure
IT applications
IT security
English communication

Location

Sydney

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

At least 6 years of relevant work experience

Education Level

Master’s degree in information systems, computer science, or related field.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus structure
Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
Daily breakfast, lunch and an in-house barista
Gym membership plus weekly in-house chair massages
Regular social events, including a company trip every two years

About the Company

Optiver is a global market maker founded in Amsterdam, with offices in London, Chicago, Austin, New York, Sydney, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei and Mumbai.
Established in 1986, today we are a leading liquidity provider, with close to 2,000 employees in offices around the world, united in our commitment to improve the market through competitive pricing, execution and risk management.
By providing liquidity on multiple exchanges across the world in various financial instruments we participate in 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, ETFs, bonds and foreign currencies.

Equal Opportunity

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