Information Technology Audit Manager

Are you looking for an impactful Technology Audit leadership role in a progressive organization?

Our client, a leading Financial Services organization is seeking a career-minded IT Audit leadership professional with strong technology expertise, solid writing ability, leadership skills, and the ability to communicate complex technology issues across all levels of the organization. This is a dynamic IT Audit and risk position in a very progressive organization, with a commitment to staying ahead of the curve, and utilizing the latest risk management methods to protect their systems and databases. Cloud, cybersecurity, and data analysis skills are highly valued in this IT Audit Manager position.

What are people saying about this company?

• If you are looking for a great job, stable company, room for growth and want to be rewarded for hard work this is a great place to work.
• Good pay, good time off, great management
• It truly is a company that rewards hard working employees and takes care of their people and community.

Title: IT Audit Manager

Salary: $115,000 – $135,000 +Bonus

Location: Hartford County, CT (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, leads and ensures execution of the audits of various company business and technology functions, incorporating an understanding of technology processes and risk assessment techniques.
• Leads IT Audits and SOX compliance reviews and performs business monitoring per the audit cycle demands.
• Has supervisory responsibility for review of work performed and acts as a lead reviewer to manage audit projects.
• Independently assesses the effectiveness of controls, determines the potential impact of any control failure and recommends corrective actions to the business.
• Writes audit reports with minimal supervision.
• Monitors the status of existing corrective actions and schedules validation of completed corrective actions.
• Ensures that all parts of each audit are completed and monitors and reports on time incurred verses time budgeted.
• Identifies emerging industry issues and assesses their implications for the company.
• Prepares periodic monitoring reports that highlight any key developments in the business and recommends a course of action.
• Proactively trains and develops staff in the application of various audit and risk assessment techniques and accounting principles as well as coaching team members to enhance their capabilities and career development. Reviews workpapers to determine completion and adherence to standards.
• Consistently develops, documents and adheres to internal audit professional standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Computer Science/IT. A Master’s Degree is a plus
• Strong IT background with experience in one or more technology disciplines (network, database, cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, business applications, programming, etc.)
• CISSA, CISSP is preferred
• Approximately 7 – 12 years of related experience in IT or as an IT Auditor
• Strong Supervisory experience
• In-depth knowledge of risk assessment, technology and auditing principles
• In-depth knowledge of insurance business, IT systems and products, preferably with strong knowledge of the cloud, infrastructure, and cybersecurity
• In-depth understanding of the relationships between technology and financial, technical and operational risk and controls
• Evaluate the materiality of issues and see the big picture
• Assists Program Directors in preparing plans, quarterly reports, etc.
• Use sound judgment and strong decision making skills; may structure solutions to complex problems
• Work on multiple projects concurrently
• Streamline work processes and assist in the development of department standards
• Be a role model and motivate others to take initiative and use intuitive thinking