My client, a ~$400 billion dollar Financial Services firm, is looking for a IT Audit Senior Manager to join the global audit team. This role will have an emphasis on data analytics, ans risk/control matrixes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure that key risks and controls are effectively identified, test procedures align with audit objectives, tests are completed within the allocated time, and work papers appropriately document the audit process and conclusions, in compliance with Global Audit Methodology and professional auditing standards.
- Conduct data analysis to uncover anomalies or issues in control testing, collaborating with data analytics team.
- Draft audit reports, issue documentation, process narratives, and other relevant materials to assist the audit team in reporting findings and effectively communicating results with business stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with audit teams to assess management's corrective actions for identified audit issues within established timeframes, testing control design and operational effectiveness.
- Hold the team accountable for meeting deadlines, quality assurance standards, and methodology requirements, offering real-time feedback to ensure consistent performance.
- Identify opportunities for improving operational efficiency and effectiveness in audited areas.
- Build and sustain strong relationships internally and with business stakeholders.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff, helping them develop both business and audit knowledge, set clear expectations, deliver constructive feedback, encourage career growth, and foster an environment conducive to knowledge exchange and development.
- Ensure timely delivery of audit projects and efficient utilization of project staff.
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of relevant industry and/or general audit experience, with a proven track record of managing teams.
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree (preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related fields).
- Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA, CRISC, or CISSP are preferred.
- Strong knowledge of relevant industry laws and regulations.
- Direct management experience, especially in delivering difficult messages to team members, with the ability to determine appropriate escalation and reporting actions.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-focused environment while maintaining focus on key priorities.
- Skilled in cultivating relationships with stakeholders and overall team, fostering trust and open communication.
- Capability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Strong leadership qualities, with a focus on attracting and developing top talent.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong presentation and project management capabilities.
- Experience in auditing using data analysis tools (e.g., MS Excel, Access, ACL, IDEA, Qlikview, Tableau) is advantageous.
- Experience in the financial services or insurance industries is a plus.
