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IT Audit Manager
Company | Northern Trust |
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Location | Chicago, IL, USA |
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Salary | $83100 – $141300 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | |
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Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Knowledge and experience leading risk-based general technology and application audits
- Solid understanding of IT general controls and related processes (e.g., Configuration Management, Third Party Risk Management, Data Protection, Application & Security Development)
- Understanding of Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) controls (e.g., Change Management, Incident Management, Problem Management)
- Skills as needed to perform testing of application controls (e.g., Application Security Testing, Interface Controls)
- Knowledge of risks related to newer technologies (e.g., Infrastructure as Code, Cloud Access Management, Kubernetes, Containers, CI/CD) is a plus
- Knowledge of cloud environments and related technologies (e.g., Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services) is also a plus
- Knowledge of financial industry standards, frameworks, and regulations (e.g., NIST CSF, FFIEC, GDPR)
- Strong analytical, leadership, and organizational skills are needed
- Strong report writing and work paper documentation skills
Responsibilities
- Functions in various roles on audit engagements, including leading audits, staffing audits and providing consulting or oversight functions based on the needs of the team
- Provides technical expertise to the IT Audit Team and uses sound audit practices
- Maintains familiarization and technical expertise with the assigned business unit(s) including organizational structure, personnel, activities and products, new product development, financial performance and risk and problem areas
- Responsible for staying current on regulatory rules and changes within the industry
- Interacts and partners with senior management to understand the risks within the business, business changes, and other significant events that could significantly affect the business and/or the audit plan
- Manages and performs special projects as assigned
- Participates in meetings with business unit(s) to discuss audit results
- Communicates with partners at all levels, developing and presenting recommendations on operations and controls for business unit(s)
- During audit engagements, assigns work to auditors, sets priorities and monitors activity. Conducts the performance management process for direct reports
- Utilizes understanding of various businesses to ensure operations, services, and systems have proper audit controls in place (i.e., design of the control environment)
- Reviews audit work including work paper documentation, findings and recommendations and the final report to ensure appropriate adherence to Policies and Standards and ensuring work is performed within established timeframes
- Evaluates corporate management, business processes, business controls, and operating practices during audit/consulting/monitoring engagements
- Applies analytical skills to review information and determine potential control weaknesses
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Information System Audit (CISA) certification is preferred
- Additional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or other related certifications is a plus
- Adept auditing and/or systems experience in a financial institution, or similar public accounting experience in the financial services industry