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, 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.  

What you’ll do  

As the 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 Auditor. Optiver is currently in transition and moving 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 key regional offices, including Sydney for APAC business, to enhance and scale the execution of audit activities. 

The team performs a range of audits and assessments 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 two weeks, and will also execute audits remotely. 

 
Main responsibilities include:  

• 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. 

WHO YOU ARE: 

Optiver needs our next IT Audit Manager to be someone with: 

• At least 6 years of relevant work experience, preferably within large, high-tech organizations. 

• Master’s 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 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.   

 
What you’ll get  

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Driven by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive 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 your expertise, you will have access to a range of Optiver perks, including:  

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

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

• 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.  

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

Questions? Get in touch with the recruitment team at [email protected].