Technology Auditor (Banking Industry a must)
Role details
Job location
Tech stack
Job description
Our client, a growing financial institution, is seeking a Senior Information Technology Auditor to join their Internal Audit Department in New York City. This hybrid role (3 days on-site near Grand Central Station) offers the opportunity to deliver meaningful insights, ensure compliance, and strengthen IT governance across critical banking systems. You'll perform complex IT audits, develop risk-based audit procedures, analyze evidence, identify control gaps, and partner closely with both IT and business teams to enhance operational integrity.
Responsibilities
- Lead and perform IT audits including pre- and post-implementation, data center, general/application controls, operating systems, and integrated audits.
- Develop and execute risk-based audit procedures that identify and evaluate key risks and controls.
- Focus on a specialized IT domain such as cloud computing, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, or AI.
- Conduct interviews and analyze documentation to identify technical and governance risks.
- Draft clear, concise audit findings and present actionable recommendations.
- Support continuous auditing and monitoring, leveraging data analytics tools (Qlik, Tableau, Excel).
- Maintain a strong understanding of banking regulations, IT operations, and security frameworks.
- Assist with external audits, examinations, and internal quality assurance reviews.
- Participate in recruiting, onboarding, and knowledge sharing across the audit function.
Requirements
Must have the following skills:
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Independent Audit Experience: Full scope, independent audits
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Detailed Testing & Technical Proficiency: Hands on experience performing detailed audit testing
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SOX / Compliance vs. Broader Audit Experience: Must have broader audit experience not limited to SOX or compliance roles only
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Data analytics skills: The department is evolving toward AI and data analytic integration -data-driving and auditing or analytic tools., * Minimum of 5 years of experience conducting IT audits (internal and/or external).
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Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Auditing, or Finance required.
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Strong analytical mindset, communication, and collaboration skills.
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Proficiency in Excel; experience with Qlik or Tableau preferred.
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Knowledge of UNIX, Linux, Oracle, SQL, Windows, AWS environments.
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CISA or CISM certification preferred.