Kevin Yang
Vice President of IT Audit, Mizuho
Professional Overview
Kevin Yang is an experienced IT audit professional with over 15 years of expertise in the financial services industry. As the Vice President of IT Audit at Mizuho, he is responsible for leading a team of IT auditors in assessing the effectiveness of the company's information technology controls, processes, and systems.
Experience Summary
Current Role
Kevin has served as the Vice President of IT Audit at Mizuho since July 2022. In this role, he oversees the planning, execution, and reporting of IT audits, ensuring that Mizuho's technology infrastructure, applications, and data security practices adhere to industry standards and regulatory requirements. He collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate potential IT-related risks, driving continuous improvements in the organization's IT governance and controls.
Career Progression
Prior to his current position, Kevin held various IT audit leadership roles at prominent financial institutions. He served as the Vice President of Technology Audit at BlackRock from 2021 to 2022, where he played a key role in enhancing the firm's cybersecurity posture and IT risk management frameworks. Before that, he was the Vice President of IT Audit at Bank of China from 2019 to 2021, leading a team of auditors in assessing the bank's IT infrastructure, data management, and compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Earlier in his career, Kevin held the position of Assistant Vice President of IT Audit at Mizuho from 2008 to 2019, where he gained extensive experience in auditing complex IT systems and processes. He also worked as a Senior IT Auditor at Bear Stearns & Co. and held various IT-focused roles at Thomson Reuters, Isabella Geriatric Center, and New York University School of Law.
Academic Background
Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from New York University, where he graduated with honors.
Areas of Expertise
- IT audit and controls assessment
- Cybersecurity risk management
- Data governance and information security
- IT infrastructure and application audits
- Financial services industry regulations and compliance
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Kevin has contributed significantly to enhancing the IT audit practices and risk management strategies of the organizations he has served. He has led numerous high-profile IT audit projects, identifying critical vulnerabilities and implementing effective remediation measures. Kevin's expertise and leadership have been instrumental in strengthening the overall IT governance and control environment within the financial services sector.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience in IT audit and risk management, coupled with his deep understanding of the financial services industry, Kevin Yang is a valuable asset to Mizuho. As the Vice President of IT Audit, he continues to drive innovation and ensure the company's technology infrastructure and processes meet the highest standards of security, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
