IT Internal Auditor

About the role

The Internal Audit and SOX department at Vanguard is seeking an IT Internal Auditor to join their Global Technology Audit Services (GTAS) Team. This role involves conducting risk-based audits and consulting engagements to evaluate internal controls and influence senior management to enhance the control environment. You will collaborate with stakeholders across divisions and play a key role in developing the audit coverage strategy for technology risks and controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex work for risk-based audits and consulting engagements, including research, evaluation, analysis, testing, and reporting on topics related to risk, governance, process, technology, controls, and operating practices.
• Communicate with various levels of management to discuss engagement progress and results, identify opportunities for improvement, and facilitate effective relationships with process owners and management.
• Participate in client discussions, execute audit and consulting work, assess risks and control effectiveness, and encourage collaboration among the audit team.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality internal work papers and client-facing deliverables such as process/control narratives, flowcharts, testing documentation, conclusions, recommendations, and audit report findings.
• Apply industry acumen to provide recommendations to IT management and mentor less experienced auditors.
• Contribute to special projects and department initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience, with an IT degree or concentration preferred. Advanced certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) are a plus.
• Minimum of three years in related industry with at least 1-2 years of IT operational/internal audit, IT risk, or IT controls experience required. AWS Cloud Practitioner is preferred.
• Proven ability to function in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with multiple responsibilities.
• Data analytics literacy and the ability to apply analytical techniques to drive informed decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the willingness to assist in areas outside of direct assignments when necessary.

Special factors

• Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
• This is a hybrid position requiring proximity to Malvern, PA office.