Lead IT Internal Auditor

Essential Functions

• Lead and conduct comprehensive (IT) information technology audits, including risk assessments, audit planning, fieldwork and reporting.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of IT controls related to system security, data integrity, disaster recovery and other key IT areas.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with IT processes.
• Provide recommendations to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and security of IT systems and processes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and best practices (e.g, SOX, NIST, COBIT, FFIEC).
• Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive audit reports that summarize audit findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Mentor junior auditors, providing guidance and support in the execution of audit assignments.
• Assist with special projects including process improvement initiatives.

Job Complexities & Impact

• Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with strong understanding of IT audit methodologies, risk management frameworks, compliance standards and in-dept knowledge of IT systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data protection practices.
• Exercises higher degree of judgment related to leading complex audit projects.
• Makes recommendations which have an impact on the department.
• Exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments.
• Errors will have significant business and financial impact.
• Works independently with supervisory consultation.

Supervision Received or Extended

• May lead or coordinate the work of cross functional teams.
• No formal responsibility for the supervision of others but may provide functional advice or training to less experienced team members.
• Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used.
• Knowledge and expertise in financial services industry, preferably in insurance, banking, real estate mortgage services is preferred.
• Knowledge of operational auditing, business process improvement, or re-engineering.
• Ability to execute larger/ complex audit projects.
• Experience managing projects with complex inter-dependencies, focusing on both long-range projects and immediate tasks.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, including strong report writing skills ability to articulate briefly and concisely.
• Possess strong analytical, audit, and investigative skills.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, etc.) and developing/executing SQL queries is a plus.
• Experience creating Excel macros or Visual Basic scripts is a plus.
• Working knowledge of automated workpapers (e.g. AuditBoard), ERP systems (e.g. Workday, Oracle) and cloud-based environments (e.g. Azure, AWS) is a plus.
• Available for international as well as local travel up to approximately 25%.

Typical Education

• BA/BS Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Management of Information, Computer Science, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field

Typical Range of Experience

• 6 years of previous Internal Audit, public accounting or comparable experience

License or Certification

• CIA, CISA, CPA, CA or CFE certification is a plus

*This is a Hybrid position*

Pay Range: $95,300.00 - $158,900.00

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal work hours and/or responsibilities from time to time, as needed.