Lead Auditor

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CTG is seeking to fill a Lead Auditor opening for our client.

Location: Remote
Duration: 3 months

Overview:
The Lead Auditor is responsible for leading and executing audits across assigned domains, with a focus on delivering high-quality assurance and advisory services. This role oversees annual risk assessments, continuous auditing activities, and remediation validation efforts. The Lead Auditor communicates audit progress and findings to Bank Management while ensuring alignment with professional auditing standards and internal methodologies. This position also supports team development and drives the adoption of data analytics and automation within audit processes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute audits from planning through reporting, ensuring timely completion and adherence to professional standards
• Develop and deliver clear, concise audit reports that identify risks, root causes, and actionable recommendations
• Plan and perform assurance and advisory activities, including continuous auditing, validation procedures, investigations, and retrospective reviews
• Communicate audit progress, findings, and recommendations to Bank Management in a timely and effective manner
• Conduct and oversee annual risk assessments and remediation plan validations
• Partner with stakeholders, business leaders, and Risk Management while maintaining auditor independence
• Incorporate data analytics and automation techniques into audit execution and reporting
• Stay current with industry trends, regulatory requirements, and subject matter expertise (e.g., ITGC, cybersecurity, infrastructure)
• Support innovation and continuous improvement of audit methodologies and tools
• Contribute to division-wide initiatives and strategic priorities
• Promote and uphold a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Lead and independently execute audit test work and assurance activities
• Oversee end-to-end audit engagements and advisory services
• Maintain strong working relationships with Bank Management and key stakeholders
• Ensure all audit activities comply with professional auditing standards and internal methodologies
• Provide oversight and guidance to Auditors supporting assigned engagements
• Report directly to an Audit (Senior) Manager

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:

• Coach, mentor, and develop Auditors and new team members
• Review and supervise audit work to ensure quality and consistency
• Provide performance feedback and support professional development
• Assist in resource planning and workload management as needed

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field
• Minimum 5+ years of audit experience (internal or external)
• Proven ability to lead audits and execute audit test work independently
• Strong understanding of audit methodologies, risk assessment, and internal controls
• Experience in IT auditing, including ITGCs, infrastructure, and cybersecurity
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent
• Subject matter expertise in technology infrastructure & operations, cybersecurity, and IT general controls
• Experience with data analytics tools and audit automation techniques
• Prior experience in financial services or banking environments

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:
To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact Laura Dominguez at Laura.Dominguez@ctg.com. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $43.06 to $71.76. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.