Audit Manager I (US) - Technology Audit

Job Description

The Audit Manager I executes audits for an assigned business, function or project as part of a team or as an individual contributor and/or provide subject matter expertise on audits ranging in complexity. May manage/lead a number of moderately complex audits, related engagement and/or projects/initiatives.

Depth & Scope

• Works as an audit subject matter expert and may coach and educate others
• Oversees and/or independently performs audits from end-to-end
• Leads moderately complex audits and has responsibility for completion of the audit
• Undertakes and completes a variety of projects and initiatives, may include the integration of cross functional processes within own area of expertise
• Able to process and handle confidential information with discretion

Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree required
• 5+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Skills

• Approximately 5+ years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, Technology Audit, Risk, or Controls
• Experience conducting technology audits within a banking, financial services, or regulated environment
• Strong understanding of audit methodology, risk assessment, testing, and issue management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple audits and priorities simultaneously
• Internal Audit experience within a financial institution
• Big Four public accounting or advisory experience
• Technology Audit experience supporting banking or financial services organizations
• Familiarity with regulatory expectations impacting financial institutions
• Data analytics experience, including SQL-based testing and analysis
• Experience working with audit management tools and reporting platforms
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across geographically dispersed teams
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) preferred, candidates who do not currently hold the certification are expected to obtain it by year-end.
• CISSP, CRISC, CIA, or other relevant audit/risk certifications are a plus

Customer Accountabilities

• Conducts audit work based on established audit plans and executes the audit in accordance with established standards ensuring completion
• Executes testing of controls such as but not limited to walkthroughs (leading and documentation), test scripts (development and execution), and issue management (identification and capturing in the grid)
• Completes L1 reviews/sign off on all audit activities (i.e. walkthroughs, test scripts, test results, grid, evidence uploads)
• Contributes to the audit planning process for specific audits, ensuring appropriate programs and audit risk assessments are completed accordingly
• Manages the ongoing audit communications process with the stakeholders during and subsequent to the audit
• Presents objective and independent audit opinion on the adequacy of internal controls in accordance with established professional audit standards, including presentation of findings and recommendations to stakeholders and audit management
• Executes follow-up of findings raised from regulatory and internal divisional audits in accordance with firm policy
• Provides subject matter expertise and/or input to audit projects/initiatives as a representative for area of specialization
• Identify key risks and identify opportunities where controls are missing or are inadequate to mitigate these risks

Shareholder Accountabilities

• Adheres to internal policies / procedures, enterprise frameworks and methodologies and applicable regulatory guidelines, contributes to the review of internal processes and activities and assist in identifying control weaknesses / failures, potential opportunities to improve operational efficiencies for own business area
• Develops and provides complex reporting, analysis, and assessments at the functional or enterprise level
• Prioritizes and manages own workload to deliver quality results and meet assigned timelines
• Keeps current on emerging trends / developments and grows knowledge of the business, analytical tools and techniques and apply them where appropriate
• Develops and delivers audit findings, presentations / communications to management or broader audience
• Assesses / identifies key issues and escalates to appropriate levels and relevant stakeholders where required
• Contributes to the analysis, due diligence and implementation of initiatives within defined area of responsibility

Physical Requirements

Performing sedentary work – Continuous
Performing multiple tasks – Continuous
Operating standard office equipment – Continuous
Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional
Sitting – Continuous
Standing – Occasional
Walking – Occasional
Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional
Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional
Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Never
Squatting – Occasional
Bending – Occasional
Kneeling – Never
Crawling – Never
Climbing – Never
Reaching overhead – Never
Reaching forward – Occasional
Pushing – Never
Pulling – Never
Twisting – Never
Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous
Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous
Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous
Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – Continuous