IT Audit - Assistant Vice President

Who we are looking for:

• The Business Aligned IT Auditor, Assistant Vice President, will be responsible for working on audit engagements that focus on business risk and related application technology for specific business divisions and/or functions. Team members work to understand business risks and related application controls including systematic validations, interface controls, logical access controls, automated reports, and IT general controls (e.g. change management, backup and recovery).

• The main objective of an audit is to provide management with independent, objective assurance regarding the design and operating effectiveness of the system of internal controls to mitigate both business and IT-related risks. The audit follows a collaborative approach, with business and IT audit team members jointly conducting the majority of internal and client-facing planning, control assessment, testing, and reporting activities.

Why this role is important to us:

• The team you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, stakeholders rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability.
• To make that happen we need teams like yours to help navigate employees and the organization as a whole.
• In your role, you will strive for cutting-edge solutions that are straightforward and scalable. You will help us build resilience and execute day to day deliverables at our best.
• Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for:

• As an Integrated Auditor, Assistant Vice President you will
• Serve as the lead for technology focused audit areas, but also work on operational audits.
• Plan and/ or execute audits according to a risk-based methodology in line with division and industry standards.
• Supervise and direct the execution of risk and control assessments, along with effective and efficient testing of key controls.
• Review documentation of audit work and conclusion of audit tests results and overall effectiveness of controls.
• Draft audit reports in accordance with division standards to clearly communicate key risks and core audit issues.
• Work in partnership with business area management to communicate expectations and manage any project issues that may arise throughout the audit.
• Escalate audit issues to senior management and interact with business line and senior managers to develop and negotiate solutions.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of audits and assigned functions, including utilization of technology, products, organizational activities, and systems.
• Establish and maintain strong and effective client relationships within the business and supporting IT organizations and assist management in the understanding and adaptation of internal control principles.
• Contribute to change initiatives by participation in system and business process change initiatives with strategic corporate significance by providing input on operational and technological risk issues.
• Invest in your development by expanding, maintaining, and applying current knowledge of audit industry best practices, regulatory expectations, and subject matter.
• Support the development and training of more junior staff assigned to projects, including reviewing their workpapers.

What we value

• These skills will help you succeed in this role.
• Strong team leadership skills which include creating an environment of trust, soliciting diverse views from team members and supervising, coaching, and developing staff.
• High degree of professionalism.
• Able to manage complexity, multi-task and work independently in non-routine situations.
• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to research, interpret and apply regulatory requirements.
• Interest in developing as a leader within Corporate Audit.
• Ability to comprehend both technology and operational risks.

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science and/or Business Administration.
• CISA, CPA, CIA or other applicable certification preferred.
• Experience conducting business process reviews and assessing application controls inclusive of systematic validations, system interfaces, logical access controls, automated reports.
• 5+ years of experience with assessment and testing of technology and operational controls, including 2+ years leading and supervising audit engagements.
• Experience in either public accounting or financial services internal audit preferred.
• Working knowledge of global markets or banking regulatory frameworks preferred

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