Mustafa Topal is a seasoned professional in IT governance, risk, and compliance, currently serving as a Consultant & Auditor at Bausparkasse Schwäbisch Hall, focusing on internal audits for Information Security. Prior experience includes project management roles at BMS Corporate Solutions GmbH, where the establishment of an internal control system was a key responsibility, and a Senior Manager position at Ernst & Young, specializing in IT risk and assurance. Notable stints also include work at ING Deutschland and KPMG, where Mustafa executed SOX compliance testing and managed financial services IT audits. An academic background includes a Master’s degree in Business Information Systems from the University of Duisburg-Essen.