VP IT Audit Infrastructure

Title: VP IT Audit Infrastructure

Office Status: 2x a week in office

Salary: Up to $185,000 + 220% bonus

A global investment bank that is building out their business in the US is looking for a Vice President of IT Audit Infrastructure. This individual will evaluate governance, processes, risks and controls to provide reasonable assurance. This individual will be assigned to an audit team of 2-4 depending on the size of the audit.

Role Objectives:

Audit, or risk and control experience with common financial services applications, including leasing and lending, banking, trading and settlement, and anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions screening

Examine and evaluate internal controls in key technology risk areas to ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable rules, laws and regulations, including FFIEC guidance

Develop audit programs and perform audit fieldwork, including system documentation, evaluations, interviews and technical analysis

Propose or evaluate appropriate corrective measures designed to strengthen internal controls, operational and technical policies and procedures, and other weaknesses identified during audits

Prepare clear and concise audit work-papers and audit reports summarizing scope, methodology, and significant conclusions of audit procedures performed within prescribed time frames

Conduct audit planning and closing meetings with Internal Audit and relevant Department Management

Clearly communicate the results of the audits to both audit and client management

Work as a team member, as well as independently, to produce strong audit results and maintain professional independence and sound judgment in executing all audit and other assignments

Oversee and report on key projects to Internal Audit Management

Qualifications and Skills

Minimum 7-10 years IT Audit experience, with a bank or financial institution is required. A good understanding of risks and controls within a technical environment is required, as well as the ability to document and test these controls

Bachelor's Degree in MIS or some other computer related field. CISA, CIA and/or other relevant certifications is preferred

Identifying and testing key risks and controls for IT applications, for areas such as input validation/edit checks; completeness and accuracy of reporting; batch processing; interface handling; access and segregation of duties; change management; systems documentation, incident handling, and application functionality

Knowledge of core financial services business processes, e.g., leasing and lending, banking, trading and settlement, and/or AML and sanctions screening is preferred

Audit experience covering cloud-based applications is a plus, but not required

Ability to audit non-technical areas including IT governance, project management and systems development. In-depth knowledge of a specific financial services application or infrastructure is a plus, but not necessarily required

Understanding of concepts for data management, models, records management and privacy, and audit experience, is a plus, but not required

Ability to multitask and work in a team environment is crucial

Ability to understand, interpret, and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures, as well as applicable federal & state laws and regulations, including FFIEC guidance

Overall understanding of audit techniques, internal controls and audit principles. Ability to manage and execute audits, from planning to audit closing

Strong critical thinking, analytical and organizational skills

Strong oral and written communication skills, including ability to write clear and concise audit recommendations and reports

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)