Director, Internal Audit Information Technology

Houston – Galleria area. Hybrid – 3 days onsite. Occasional travel up to 20%.

About the role

We are hiring an experienced IT Audit leader to join a financial services organization in Houston. This is a high-level opportunity with visibility to executive leadership and the Audit Committee.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s IT audit and technology assurance strategy
• Develop and execute risk-based IT audit plans
• Provide assurance across cybersecurity, cloud, data governance, digital banking, third-party risk, and core systems
• Assess technology transformations, system implementations/conversions, M&A, and other strategic initiatives
• Identify control gaps, evaluate risk, and oversee remediation efforts
• Present technology risk findings and recommendations to executive leadership and the Audit Committee
• Lead and develop the internal technology audit team
• Oversee co-sourced and outsourced IT audit engagements
• Drive improvements through data analytics, automation, and continuous auditing

Requirements

• CISA required
• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT Audit, Technology Risk, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related assurance
• 5+ years of leadership experience
• Strong experience with audit planning, risk assessments, complex engagements, and remediation
• Experience presenting to executive and/or Board-level leadership
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred

Qualifications

• Financial services, banking, credit union, fintech, consulting, or other regulated industry experience preferred
• CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CIA, CPA or other relevant certifications are a plus