About the Role
The Technology Audit team within Internal Audit provides independent assurance over the company's technology environment — IT general controls, application and infrastructure controls, cloud and platform security, cybersecurity, and change and access management. As a Technology Audit Intern, you will support the team in planning and executing technology audits, testing controls, and using data analytics and automation to strengthen how we audit a fast-moving, engineering-driven organization.
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Who may apply
Current university students and recent graduates. Must be able to commit 5 days per week for a duration of 6 months.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning and execution of technology audits covering IT general controls (ITGC), application controls, infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity.
- Support testing of key controls such as logical access and identity management, change management, system development lifecycle (SDLC), and IT operations.
- Help review cloud and platform configurations (e.g., AWS/GCP/Alibaba Cloud), CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices against control and security expectations.
- Design and implement scripts/tools to automate audit procedures, continuous control monitoring, and data analysis.
- Extract, clean, and analyze data from logs, systems, and databases to identify control gaps, anomalies, and areas of risk.
- Prepare clear workpapers, reports, and presentations summarizing audit findings and recommendations for the Internal Audit team.
- Collaborate with auditors, engineering, security, and compliance stakeholders to support risk assessments and remediation tracking.
- Stay up to date on emerging technology risks, cybersecurity threats, cloud services, and audit best practices, including in blockchain and Web3 environments.
Requirements
- Working towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong interest in technology risk, information security, and IT/technology auditing.
- Foundational understanding of IT concepts such as operating systems, databases, networks, cloud computing, and the software development lifecycle.
- Familiarity with data analysis and scripting tools (e.g., Python, SQL); ability to work with logs and large datasets.
- Ability to interpret technical information and synthesize clear, actionable insights.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- High attention to detail, ethics, and personal integrity.
- Bilingual English/Mandarin is required to be able to coordinate with overseas partners and stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to control frameworks and standards (e.g., COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2) or IT audit methodology.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, containers/Kubernetes, CI/CD, or infrastructure-as-code.
- Awareness of cybersecurity concepts (identity and access management, encryption, vulnerability management, logging and monitoring).
- Interest in blockchain technology, smart contracts, and Web3 technology risks.
- Prior internship or project experience in IT audit, technology risk, cybersecurity, or data analytics.
- Relevant certifications or progress towards them (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CompTIA Security+, cloud practitioner) is a plus.
Why the company
- Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem
- Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure
- Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment
- Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
- Competitive salary and company benefits
- Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)
The company is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having a diverse workforce is fundamental to our success.
