It Audit Senior Associate

As an IT Audit Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal part in audit projects, actively participating in planning, driving fieldwork, and providing support in report writing and clearance.

Responsibilities:

• Integrate risk and control processes into daily responsibilities to supervise and mitigate risks, escalating issues appropriately.
• Identify meaningful issues where controls are inaccurately designed or not functioning effectively.
• Complete risk-focused fieldwork within allocated budgets and timelines, promptly notifying the auditor in charge of any issues or deviations.
• Develop a deep understanding of the financial services industry and the risk and control environment for coverage areas, proactively identifying new risks.
• Collaborate closely with auditees to ensure timely progress and completion of agreed-upon issue closure under the guidance of a supervisor.
• Perform root cause analysis for identified issues, demonstrating a strong understanding of audit techniques.
• Support an IT Audit Manager in planning, executing, and reporting audits.
• Evaluate the risk and control environment for processes within designated coverage areas.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Display a comprehensive understanding of company policies, procedures, and documentation standards.
• Independently prepare work papers that fully adhere to Internal Audit Department (IAD) policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in auditing cyber security and infrastructure components is a plus (e.g., Mainframe, Unix/Linux, Windows).
• Capable of identifying, assessing, and advising on risks for large-scale technology projects, IT general controls and completing IT process audits (e.g., SDLC, Change Management, Logical Security, Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery, and Incident/Problem Monitoring), as well as reviewing application-level processes and controls.
• Previous job experience for IT Auditors can vary to meet the department’s goal of having a team with diverse perspectives and work experiences.
• A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably with a technology-related major. Certifications related to the candidate’s coverage responsibilities are beneficial, but not required, such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Minimum 6 years of related experience.

MUST HAVE:

• Capable of identifying, assessing, and advising on risks for large-scale technology projects, IT general controls and completing IT process audits
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Paid Time Off and other leave of absence.
• Retirement benefits