Director, IT Audit (Data)

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Position Summary:

Internal Audit is responsible for providing independent assurance and guidance across all lines of business and team members are encouraged to think creatively, challenge current processes, build relationships, identify, and evaluate current and emerging risks, and hold themselves and teammates accountable in a flexible and delivery driven environment. 

The Director of IT Audit is responsible for supporting strategic leadership, direction setting, and overseeing the delivery of high-quality of Data and Regulatory IT audit services. This position works with Audit Leadership to set the overall direction of the data and regulatory IT audit coverage, including deployment of industry leading frameworks (e.g., BCBS-239, GLBA, etc.) and sets strategic direction and tactical implementation of the data audit continuous monitoring program.

Key responsibilities for the role:

• Leads execution of data and regulatory IT audits and projects.
• Facilitates team meetings and discussions with management.
• Leads and develops relationships at all levels of the organization, especially across IT, Finance, Risk Management, Treasury and Compliance.
• Evaluates identified control weaknesses, assesses their impact, and formulates effective, practical recommendations for corrective actions.
• Prepares audit work for compliance with department and industry standards, and ensures work is properly documented and supported.
• Where applicable, coaches, directs, and supervises the audit staff throughout the engagement, and reviews their work on a timely basis for adequacy, and suggests possible improvements.
• Communicates and confirms audit results with executive management.
• Actively pursues continuing professional education in line with the department's needs, and personal career goals.
• Ensure validation procedures are performed according to department procedures.
• Promotes knowledge sharing among team members.
• Builds and maintains relationships with key stakeholders within 1st and 2nd line activities.
• Remains well versed in the business, system, and financial objectives of the business unit to provide the highest quality data and regulatory IT audit coverage and to be responsive to the advisory needs of the business.
• Communicate evaluation of internal controls, recommends improvements, and follows up to ensure implementation recommendations.
• Develop, lead, and maintain the audit strategy for the assigned areas.
• Executes semi-annual risk assessment and planning supporting the department’s broader IT and Info Security products, programs, functions and/or processes. 

Key skills/experience qualifications for the role:

• +/- 8 years’ experience in IT Audit, with 4 years or greater in managerial role.
• High school diploma or GED required. Advanced degree-Associates, Bachelors, Masters, etc.-preferred in related field.
• Deep understanding of Data Governance, Risk Data Aggregation and Reporting, and Technology Risk including applicable industry standards and frameworks, such as BCBS-239, NIST, COBIT, etc.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. Regulatory Reporting (e.g., FFIEC 041, FR Y-14 (Q/M), FR Y-9C, etc.) and Heightened Standards Risk Data Aggregation and Reporting Requirements.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $155,000 USD to $170,000 USD.  Actual salary may vary up or down depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive compensation.

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• Professional Certification Required: (Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or related audit/technical designation is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication and written skills; risk management and project management skills required.
• Strong knowledge of IT (AWS, Windows, UNIX) Databases (SQL server/Oracle database) and Data Management Tools (Maestro, Goldeneye, Informant, etc.)
• Experience with Wolters Kluwer TeamMate+ a plus.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Visio, Word, and PowerPoint and data analytics tools

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.