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# IT Audit Manager - Cyber & AI

- **Company:** JCW Group
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Information Technology Audit, Network Security, Machine Learning, Software Vulnerability Management, IT General Controls (ITGC), Data Analytics
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/c5cb55bc-101d-4d27-bd89-f2ddea830d95/senior-it-audit-manager-cyber-ai

## About the Role

* 8+ years of IT audit, information security, or related risk experience, ideally within banking.
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 * Strong understanding of information security principles, control frameworks, and regulatory requirements applicable to financial institutions.
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 * Proven experience leading IT audits with a focus on information security and technology risk.
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 * Experience with data analytics and/or AI tools within audit processes (using AI to run audits more effectively) is a plus.
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 * Familiarity with AI risk and governance concepts (model risk management, responsible AI, AI-related regulatory frameworks) is a strong plus.
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 * Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across IT, security, data/AI, and business teams.
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 * Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills.
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 * CISA, CISSP, CIA, or other relevant certifications preferred.
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## Description

JCW is partnering with a leading regional bank to hire a Senior IT Audit Manager for their expanding Internal Audit team. This is a high-impact role within a well-established financial institution, offering the opportunity to drive meaningful improvements to the bank's technology risk and control environment, with a particular focus on information security and the responsible governance of AI-driven systems., This position provides strong visibility to senior leadership, with a focus on leading complex IT and information security audits, strengthening the bank's control framework, and helping the audit function mature its use of data analytics and AI - both as tools that improve how audits are done, and as a growing risk area that audits need to cover., n
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 * Lead and execute IT audit engagements with a primary focus on information security, including access management, network security, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity governance.
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 * Manage audit engagements end-to-end, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
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 * Assess the design and operating effectiveness of IT general controls, application controls, and information security controls across key banking systems and platforms.
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 * Evaluate the bank's technology risk posture against regulatory expectations and industry frameworks (e.g., NIST, FFIEC, ISO 27001).
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 * Use AI in audit work: Identify opportunities to incorporate data analytics and AI tools into audit planning, testing, and reporting to improve audit efficiency, coverage, and insight generation.
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 * Audit AI as a risk: Assess the bank's governance and controls over AI/ML models and tools in use across the business - including model risk management, data privacy, algorithmic bias, third-party AI vendor risk, and alignment with emerging AI regulatory guidance (e.g., NIST AI RMF, OCC/FFIEC guidance on AI use in banking).
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 * Provide actionable insights and recommendations to strengthen information security controls, governance, and risk management practices - including practices specific to AI adoption.
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 * Collaborate closely with IT, information security, data science/AI, and business leaders to act as a strategic partner and advisor on technology and AI risk.
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 * Stay informed on emerging cyber threats, AI-related regulatory changes, and industry trends impacting financial institutions.
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 * Mentor and develop junior audit team members, fostering a high-performing IT audit function that is fluent in both traditional IT risk and AI risk.
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