The Senior IT Auditor independently evaluates the adequacy and operating effectiveness of internal information systems controls. This job audits information technology (IT) infrastructure, data flows/processes, and operating procedures in accordance with established standards for efficiency, accuracy, security and risk mitigation. With limited supervision, this job uses industry and regulatory guidance to assess information systems, platforms, and IT operating processes, practices and procedures.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Oversees delivery of audits and assignments against budgets, timelines, and quality expectations.
Oversees day-to-day work, including assignment and review of work, and provides support and guidance to ensure quality results.
Develops audit findings and recommendations regarding internal information systems controls.
Identifies, assesses and effectively describes IT risk and control strengths and concerns to audit and client contacts.
Maintains IT audit files and review manuals, policies, reports, and other written materials to collect information.
Compiles test exceptions to determine root cause and draft audit issues regarding information technology (IT) infrastructure, data flows/processes, and operating procedures.
Demonstrates critical thinking by gathering, analyzing, questioning and sharing perspectives on assignments.
Delivers clear and timely written and verbal communications to peers, supervisors and clients about assigned topics.
Minimum Qualifications
3+ years of experience working as an IT Auditor
Ability to assess technology risks, system dependencies, and controls across financial services business processes and platforms, including core banking, payment, lending, and transaction processing.
Understanding of IT Governance and IT Risk Management concepts.
Thorough knowledge of auditing standards, technology/security focused regulations, IT general controls and application controls.
Preferred Qualifications:
5+ years of experience working as an IT Auditor within Banking or Financial Services Industry
University (Degree) - preferably Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or Finance preferred.