DescriptionThis company is looking for a talented professional to join their Audit team and be a part of a growing bank. Their people are their most valuable asset and they know that skilled professionals are essential to the company’s continued success. The company is well known and acknowledged for their achievements in their field. They offer a wide range of banking, investment, and insurance services to businesses and individuals through retail branches, commercial lending offices, investment management offices, and residential lending centers
The Audit department carefully recruits people with a diverse background, including prior audit experience in internal and external practices, information technology professionals, and specialized areas such as compliance and consulting. They are a collaborative group with strong relationships and the desire to learn and grow. Their offer for their employees are flexible schedules, continuous training, and exposure to professional growth opportunities. The audit specialist will join their community and assist them in executing and developing their audit plan.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Oversee the execution of risk based audit plans by understanding organization objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls, and external regulations; identifying risk areas; preparing audit scope and objectives; preparing audit programs focused on the underlying infrastructure and resilience streams at the bank.
Serve as a subject matter expert on one or more key technology area(s) including Network, Databases, Cloud, Application Programming Interface (APIs), Middleware, DevOps and other emerging technologies.
Performs in-depth audits of IT Governance, Technology Architecture, Information Security and core IT processes (e.g. Network Management, Data Loss Prevention, IT Asset Management, etc.)
Exhibit a high level of objectivity in performing audits over key business systems, financial reporting systems, automated controls, and infrastructure across the bank.
Function as team leader, in assignments involving multiple members of the IA team, as necessary.
Assist in yearly testing of Sarbanes-Oxley IT key controls.
Document and memorialize the results of audits and special projects in quality work papers, memos, and reports. Promote effective communication and information exchange by holding status meetings; highlighting new and unresolved issues; reviewing working papers; preparing clear and concise final audit reports.
Provide feedback to management on IT risk, risk monitoring, internal control structure, and operating processes.
Support external auditors by coordinating information requirements and participating in control walkthroughs. Perform data analytics to analyze and summarize key data and trends. Evaluate the banks compliance with key privacy practices such as GLBA and Mass Privacy laws. Stay up to date on industry best practices and regulatory changes by participating in educational opportunities (e.g. conferences, higher educational programs, webinars, networking events etc.).Build and maintain relationships with the Audit team and Management.
Qualifications
Qualifications include, but are not limited to, the following:
Working knowledge of IT General Controls, infrastructure components (e.g. Network infrastructure, Databases, Servers, Middleware, APIs, etc.), and IT risks.
Knowledge of, or the ability to learn and research, IT regulations relevant to the banking industry.
Time management skills and the ability to multi-task between Dedicated IT Audits, Integrated IT Audits, and Special IT Audit Projects while meeting deadlines.
Extensive experience in providing management with observations and experience to improve business processes, increase operating efficiencies, and reduce operational, technology and financial risks.
Bachelor’s degree in, business technology, information systems, computer science, or the equivalent.
Three to five years of IT Audit or industry experience.
Holds or is willing to obtain a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) professional designation. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) professional is desirable.
Strong work ethic and self-motivation to continue professional development.
Their goal is to offer their colleagues the most generous benefits package possible. They strive to provide colleagues with a comprehensive benefits package and an environment that supports a healthy work-life balance. Benefits include: Competitive compensation with performance incentive awards, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, a 401K and DC Plan for your retirement, LTD & Life Insurance, Day Care Reimbursement, Tuition Assistance for graduate and undergraduate programs, an award winning Wellness program and much more!
At this company you'll find a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone is given the chance to succeed. They are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.