Lead Auditor

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Job Description

Lead third- and second-party audits within the Digital Trust segment, applying expertise in information security management systems (ISMS), artificial intelligence management systems (AIMS), data protection, and cybersecurity requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Direct audit teams and execute initial certification and surveillance audits with professionalism and consistency

• Enforce compliance with applicable SGS global and local procedures for assigned products and areas of expertise

• Execute customized audits in accordance with SGS Business Assurance requirements

• Design and deliver training programmes within assigned areas of expertise

• Equip management with market intelligence on emerging trends and potential business opportunities

• Achieve established performance targets by submitting reports on time and resolving queries effectively

• Collaborate with the Product Manager to implement assigned standards and uphold client and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in information technology, computer science, engineering, or related discipline, with at least five years of relevant professional experience

• Broad auditing experience across industries, preferably within information technology, information security, artificial intelligence, data protection, or cybersecurity environments

• Degree in information technology, computer science, software engineering, electrical or electronic engineering, or another relevant technical discipline

• At least two years of relevant information technology experience, preferably involving information security, cybersecurity, data protection, or artificial intelligence governance

• A recognized ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor qualification is required; training or auditor qualifications in ISO/IEC 42001 or other relevant Digital Trust standards are preferred

• Demonstrated experience conducting management system audits, including leading audit teams, and delivering certification or surveillance audits

• Qualified auditor status for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 is an advantage

• Communicate and negotiate effectively with clients, audit teams, and internal stakeholders

• Work independently, exercise sound judgement, and demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness

• Maintain accuracy and diligence while managing competing priorities and meeting tight deadlines