IT Staff Auditor II

Primary Responsibilities

• Execute assigned IT and integrated audit procedures in accordance with the approved audit program, including testing of control design and operating effectiveness.
• Perform risk-based testing over key IT processes, such as access management, change management, IT operations, and data integrity, to evaluate control effectiveness and identify potential control gaps.
• Prepare and maintain audit workpapers that clearly document procedures performed, supporting evidence, testing results, and conclusions in accordance with Internal Audit standards and workpaper requirements.
• Participate in walkthroughs and process discussions with business and IT stakeholders to develop an understanding of systems, processes, and key controls.
• Identify control deficiencies, process weaknesses, or inefficiencies, and assist in developing well-supported audit observations, including root causes and potential risk impacts.
• Communicate audit progress, findings, and potential issues to Internal Audit management in a timely and clear manner.
• Absorb and maintain an understanding of applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies relevant to IT risk and controls.
• Adhere to Internal Audit policies, procedures, and professional standards, maintaining independence, objectivity, and quality in all assignments.
• Prioritize and manage multiple assignments effectively, providing regular status updates and meeting established timelines.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Internal Audit function, including adoption of tools, methodologies, and data analytics techniques where applicable.
• Perform the job in accordance with applicable industry laws and regulations as well as the policies and procedures established by the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and a minimum of five (5) years of previous IT internal audit experience within the financial services industry.
• Audit certification such as CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CDPSE, etc. is preferred.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and common sense.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong customer focus skills.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and objectivity.
• Must be able to travel to other locations regularly.