Lead IT Audit Manager

• Lead end-to-end audit engagements as Auditor-in-Charge, including planning, scoping, execution, and reporting
• Oversee multiple audits concurrently, ensuring quality, efficiency, and adherence to audit methodology
• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness across data governance, data quality, and data lifecycle processes
• Partner with business and risk stakeholders to conduct walkthroughs, communicate findings, and drive remediation efforts
• Review and synthesize audit results, delivering clear, actionable insights to senior management
• Monitor key risk indicators and industry trends, incorporating regulatory developments into audit approaches
• Coach and develop junior team members, providing mentorship, performance feedback, and technical guidance
• Support regulatory exam readiness and ongoing issue tracking, including validation of management action plans

• 6+ years of experience in IT audit, internal audit, or risk management within financial services
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Background with a large financial institution or professional services firm
• Strong understanding of audit methodology, risk and control frameworks, and regulatory expectations
• Experience auditing data environments, including data governance, data quality, and data architecture
• Familiarity with modern data ecosystems (e.g., data lineage, ETL processes, cloud platforms, data lakes/warehouses)
• Ability to analyze complex issues, synthesize findings, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and delivering in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Exposure to data frameworks such as BCBS 239, GDPR, DAMA-DMBOK, or NIST
• Experience with data analytics, visualization tools, and risk reporting (KRIs/KPIs, dashboards)
• Relevant certifications such as CISA, CDMP, or similar

This role offers ownership of complex audits across a rapidly evolving data landscape, along with strong visibility to leadership, a competitive comp package, and a good work/life balance.

A leading financial institution is seeking a Lead IT Audit Manager to play a key role in expanding audit coverage across its enterprise data environment. This position focuses on data governance, data management, data quality, and modern data platforms, offering significant exposure to senior stakeholders and complex, high-impact initiatives. The role provides a strong platform for leadership, ownership of audit engagements, and career growth within a collaborative environment.