GIA IT Audit Analyst

Job Posting Organization:
The World Bank Group is a unique global partnership of five institutions established with the mission to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. Founded in 1944, the organization has grown to include 189 member countries and operates more than 120 offices worldwide. The World Bank is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, focusing on solving the world’s greatest development challenges through collaboration with public and private sector partners, investment in groundbreaking projects, and leveraging data, research, and technology to drive transformative change globally. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org.

Job Overview:
The GIA IT Audit Analyst position is designed for professionals who are passionate about executing and delivering assurance and advisory engagements that cover IT, Data Management, and other key strategic initiatives of the World Bank Group. This role is particularly relevant in the context of a rapidly evolving risk environment characterized by digital transformation, emerging technologies, and increasing cyber threats. The Group Internal Audit (GIA) team plays a critical role in strengthening governance, risk management, and internal controls across the World Bank Group. The IT Audit Analyst will contribute to assurance and advisory engagements across a broad range of technology domains, supporting risk assessments, executing audit procedures, and providing clear, practical insights under the guidance of more senior team members. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, diverse organization committed to making a significant impact on global development challenges.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The key responsibilities of the GIA IT Audit Analyst include supporting risk assessments of business units, processes, and technologies to inform audit planning. The analyst will manage multiple audit and advisory engagements simultaneously, executing assigned workstreams under the direction of the Auditor-in-Charge. Specific duties involve executing audit procedures across various areas such as technology governance, cybersecurity, cloud and hybrid environments, data governance, enterprise platforms, and digital transformation initiatives. The analyst will also contribute to the assessment of risks and controls related to emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), automation, APIs, and modern application architectures. Additional responsibilities include preparing process documentation, control narratives, audit work programs, and testing approaches, performing control testing, supporting stakeholder interviews, documenting audit results, drafting clear findings, and contributing practical, risk-based insights for management consideration. The analyst will also contribute to integrated audits that span business processes, systems, data, and technology domains, utilizing data analytics, automation, and technology-enabled audit techniques to support risk assessment, testing, and insight generation.

Required Qualifications:
Successful candidates for the GIA IT Audit Analyst position will demonstrate a strong foundation in IT audit, technology risk, or related fields. They should possess the ability to assess current and emerging technology risks, learn quickly, and contribute effectively in a team-based environment. Required qualifications include at least 3 years of experience in IT audit, technology risk, cybersecurity, digital assurance, or related advisory roles, preferably in complex environments such as financial institutions, consulting firms, or international organizations. A Master’s degree or equivalent experience is required, along with a Bachelor’s degree. CISA certification is preferred or expected to be pursued, while other relevant certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, CISM, CIA, or cloud/security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security certifications are advantageous. Candidates should have experience supporting audits, advisory engagements, or projects involving technology-enabled processes, system implementations, or digital transformation initiatives, as well as practical exposure to key risk domains such as cybersecurity, cloud computing, data protection, and identity and access management.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for the GIA IT Audit Analyst position includes a Master’s degree or equivalent experience, along with a Bachelor’s degree. This educational foundation is essential to ensure that candidates possess the necessary theoretical knowledge and analytical skills to effectively perform the duties associated with the role.

Experience:
Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience in IT audit, technology risk, cybersecurity, digital assurance, or related advisory roles. This experience should ideally be gained in complex environments such as financial institutions, consulting firms, or international organizations, providing the candidate with a solid understanding of the challenges and requirements of the role.

Languages:
The mandatory language for this position is English. Proficiency in additional languages is considered a plus, although not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
The GIA IT Audit Analyst position is a local recruitment role with a term duration of 4 years. The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan, medical, life and disability insurance, and paid leave, including parental leave. The organization is committed to being an equal opportunity and inclusive employer, ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly and without discrimination based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. The World Bank Group values a diverse workforce and encourages applications from individuals with varied backgrounds.