IT Audit Manager, Data Governance

Join a leading financial services organization and lead high-impact audits across Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, and Data Risk programs. Partner with senior stakeholders to evaluate controls, influence risk management practices, and provide independent assurance over critical data initiatives.

• Lead enterprise Data Governance audits at a global financial firm
• Drive audit coverage of Data Risk and emerging technologies, * Lead end-to-end audits focused on Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, and Data Risk
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of data and technology controls across the organization
• Conduct risk assessments, walkthroughs, testing, and audit documentation
• Develop findings, recommendations, and audit reports for senior stakeholders
• Partner with business, technology, risk, and compliance teams throughout the audit lifecycle
• Assess data governance frameworks, data quality controls, and data management practices
• Support regulatory examinations and ongoing monitoring activities
• Review workpapers and provide guidance to less experienced team members
• Track emerging risks, industry developments, and regulatory expectations related to data
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodology and coverage across the data risk portfolio

• Experience in Internal Audit, IT Audit, Data Audit, Technology Risk, or related experience
• Proven experience leading end-to-end audit engagements, including planning, testing, reporting, and issue validation
• Background within a large financial institution, consulting firm, or regulatory environment
• Strong understanding of audit methodology, risk assessment, controls testing, and control design effectiveness
• Experience auditing or assessing Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Risk, or Regulatory Reporting frameworks
• Knowledge of data lineage, metadata management, data quality controls, ETL processes, and data lifecycle management
• Familiarity with modern data architectures, including cloud data environments and data warehouses
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and present audit findings effectively
• Demonstrated leadership experience mentoring team members and managing multiple priorities

Preferred:

• CISA, CDMP, CIA, CPA, or similar certification
• Experience with SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, or other data analytics tools
• Exposure to data-driven auditing, KRIs, KPIs, and dashboard reporting

• Opportunity to lead enterprise-wide Data Governance and Data Risk audits
• High visibility role with exposure to senior leadership and key stakeholders
• Broad exposure to complex data, technology, and regulatory risk initiatives
• Collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Competitive compensation, bonus, and benefits package
• Clear career growth opportunities within a global organization
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Opportunity to influence and strengthen critical risk and control frameworks

Our client is a leading global organization seeking an experienced audit professional to support oversight of data governance and data risk programs. The role offers broad exposure across the business, interaction with senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to influence critical risk and control initiatives.