IT Audit Project Manager

Introduction

Since 1973, East West Bank has served as a pathway to success. With over 110 locations across the U.S. and Asia, we are the premier financial bridge between the East and West. Our teams of experienced, multi-cultural professionals help guide businesses and community members on both sides of the Pacific looking to explore new markets and create new opportunities, and our sustained growth and expertise in industries like real estate, entertainment and media, private equity and venture capital, and high-tech help build sustainable businesses and expand our associates’ potential for career advancement.

Headquartered in California, East West Bank (Nasdaq: EWBC) is a top-performing commercial bank with a strong foundation, an enterprising spirit and a commitment to absolute integrity. East West Bank gives people the confidence to reach further.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing audit testing over cybersecurity and infrastructure controls, including identity and access management, network security, logging and monitoring, vulnerability management, and disaster recovery.
• Participate in walkthroughs with technology teams to gain an understanding of system architecture, processes, and control environments.
• Support the evaluation of IT general controls (ITGCs) across operating systems, databases, networks, and cloud platforms.
• Help identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and potential security risks.
• Document audit procedures, test results, and observations in accordance with internal audit methodology and professional standards.
• Assist in drafting audit findings and recommendations that are clear, evidence‑based, and aligned to risk.
• Contribute to continuous monitoring activities and periodic risk assessments of cybersecurity and infrastructure domains.
• Stay informed on emerging threats, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices in information security and technology risk.
• May perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Collaborative working style with the willingness to listen to all viewpoints
• Strong communication skills in working with departmental management, divisional management, and external parties.
• Strong team player with ability to offer her/his opinions and yet respect the collective decision.
• Good computer skills, be detail-oriented, and have the ability to multi-task.
• Flexibility in work hours, locations, and working conditions.
• Flexibility to travel to Hong Kong and Shanghai to perform audits, if assigned.
• Ability to interpret gray-areas and propose alternative solutions.
• May perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Accounting Information Systems, or related field.
• Strong passion for developing skills in cybersecurity and infrastructure technical audits.
• Foundational understanding of IT concepts (e.g., operating systems, networks, databases, cloud, security principles).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience in financial services is a plus.
  
  

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is USD $130,000.00/Yr. - USD $179,000.00/Yr. Exact offers will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.