Darren Ma

Darren Ma, CA, CISA, is a Senior Manager in IT Risk and Compliance at Westpac New Zealand since October 2018, where responsibilities include advising on the design, implementation, and assessment of IT controls while performing independent controls assessments against internal standards and best practices. Previously, Darren held roles as Risk and Compliance Manager and Risk and Compliance Analyst at Westpac, guiding the development and remediation of IT controls and providing IT risk advisory services. Prior experience includes a consulting role at Deloitte New Zealand, conducting internal audits for various sectors, and serving as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Canterbury. Darren holds a Master’s Degree in Accounting and is a Chartered Accountant, with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from the University of Canterbury.