Lead IT Auditor

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Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for performing audit reviews. Performs client interviews, reviews business processes, identifies and assess

controls, and communicates results with clients. Develops action plans.

Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.

What You'll Do:

• Leads client audits. Develops risk assessments align to standards. Completes and documents audit fieldwork and testing. Identifies potential findings for discussion with management.

• Use operational and technical skills to support DFS Internal Audit Department objectives

• Develop action plans

• Conduct audit reviews to improve controls and efficiencies of the activities reviewed, following DFS Internal Audit methodology - audits and special reviews will be of Direct Banking (Marketing, Operations, Consumer Banking and Credit Risk Management), Human Resources, Finance, Corporate Risk Management, Payment Services, IT General Controls, IT Network and Infrastructure, Models, Corporate Support

• Oversee assigned audit staff through the completion of the entire audit, interview clients, review business processes, identify and assess controls, test key controls, develop findings and communicate with clients to develop and follow up on action plans.

• Discusses findings with clients and develops action plans. Completes review of audit work of assigned staff.

• Communicates statuses of audits and findings to clients. Partners with clients to develop solutions to identified findings. Interacts effectively with technology, operations, and financial auditors to ensure coverage of audit entity.

• Develops and educates team members. Defines expectations with audit staff.

How You'll Do It

• Develop and educate audit team members, defining expectations for their performance.

• Administer the opening, review of findings, and closing of client meetings.

• Lead periodic meetings with internal audit management and the business units.

• Define for audit staff the overall audit scope, providing them with assignments and direction throughout the audit project

• Understand how applications and related Information Technology (IT) General Controls support achievement of business processing objectives.

• Draft the findings, actions, and report (with the assistance of the audit staff draft the findings, actions and report)

• Communicate audit status and findings to key clients. Work with clients to evaluate the adequacy of actions items to ensure they address the root cause.

• Develop audit staff and educate team in area of expertise to improve the department skill set. (Define expectations with audit staff at the beginning of the audit. Provide leadership and guidance to team in area of expertise.)

• Review staff audit work for completeness, effectiveness and accuracy.

• Use knowledge of company/industry practices and processes to define key business risks, expected controls and to assess actual controls

• Provide audit supervisor feedback on staff performance to be incorporated into the staff job evaluation.

• Work closely with IT, operational, compliance and financial auditors to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated effort in covering the audit entity.

• Follow-up on assigned actions from the audit (status updates and verifications).

Qualifications You'll Need

Minimum

Bachelors in Social Sciences, Engineering, Business, Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Analytics.

2+ years of experience in Applied Sciences, Engineering, Operations, Accounting, Finance, Business, Computer Science, Data

Science, or related experience

Preferred

4+ years of experience in IT Audit, Cybersecurity, Cloud Security or Data Governance Audit

Big Four Accounting Experience

Practical experience in risk based auditing, compliance, risk management activities or regulatory examinations

Working experience in the financial services, banking, credit cards, or public accounting

Experience in project management or Agile methodologies

CISA, CISSP, CISM or related certification

In depth understanding of Information Technology General Controls

Critical thinking and data analytic skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Apr-08-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

Compensation:

The base pay for this position generally ranges between $75,500.00 to $127,900.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

Benefits:

We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Time Off

• 401(k) Plan

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account

• STD, Life, LTD and AD&D

• Recognition Program

• Education Assistance

• Commuter Benefits

• Family Support Programs

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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