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Senior Internal Auditor Information Technology
Job Summary
The Senior Internal Auditor plays a key role in a dynamic, Global Financial Technology (FinTech) Company, partnering with the business to ensure risks are recognized and appropriately managed. The role is responsible for executing audits as prescribed in Internal Audit's audit plan and works extensively the business to learn, document, and/or test processes to identify opportunities for improvement or gaps in controls and/or company policies.
Responsibilities
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Company's business, risk landscape, financials, processes and control environment
- Conduct audits for compliance with policies, standards, key controls, regulatory requirements etc. ,including testing, analyzing evidence and identifying issues
- Evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls to manage risk within risk appetite and tolerance
- Validate exceptions including quantifying risks, investigating root causes, and working with owners to establish action plans
- Evaluate significant corporate initiatives, processes, operations, implementations, M&A, etc. to ensure appropriate risks and controls have been considered
- Recommend improvements to systems, procedures and processes to minimize risks, improve efficiency, or generate cost savings
- Prepare work papers to adequately document audit work performed and to support conclusions reached
- Prepare formal written reports expressing opinions, review results with management and perform ongoing tracking and monitoring of remediation efforts
- Maintain knowledge of current information technology, InfoSec, auditing practices, industry trends, etc.
- Supervise, train, and mentor junior auditors
- Participate in department initiatives to further advance the Internal Audit function
- Perform special projects as needed
Basic Qualifications
Minimum Education & Experience:
- B.S. in information technology or related field (e.g., information systems, business intelligence, computer science, etc.)
- 4+ years of IT Audit, Information Security or other relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
High ethical standards and values with ability to handle confidential / sensitive issues and information with the highest degree of professional responsibilityAbility to handle multiple priorities; work under pressure and time constraintsSolid interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and gain the confidence and respect of internal and external stakeholdersExperience with interviewing techniques that enable primary risk identificationKnowledge of IT General Controls auditing; IT Application Controls reviews; auditing concepts, approaches, tools and technique; risks and controls; IT and Security concepts, standards, frameworks and best practices; Business and IT process flowsExperience delivering IT audit projects, risk assessments, system reviews, IT controls testingStrong analytical skills with keen attention to detailAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsAbility to read, analyze, and interpret technical information, reports, documents and diagramsStrong communications and presentation skillsProject management skills with ability to manage multiple projectsWillingness to obtain professional certification, such as Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or similarProficiency in basic PC applications (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)Ability to travel globally as needed for audits (
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in information technology or other related field (e.g., information systems, business intelligence, computer science, etc.)
- Technology Audit experience in a Public Accounting firm
- Professional certification, such as Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or similar
- Experience with eGRC tool, technology-based auditing techniques, etc.
- Experience working in FinTech, Banking, or Technology industries