Senior IT Auditor

Job Description

The Senior IT Auditor performs specialized auditing tasks related to the bank's IT function. This includes thorough and efficient planning, testing, reporting, and follow up on audit results. The role is primarily engaged with audits of IT general controls and infrastructure, but could involve elements of cybersecurity, data governance, payments, business resiliency, project governance etc. This position is guided by general instruction and a limited amount of supervision, and the candidate demonstrates a fair level of autonomy and ability to exercise independent judgement.

Essential Functions:

• Work collaboratively with audit teams to execute IT and integrated audits
• Conduct planning activities to identify significant risks, determine audit scope, and develop appropriate risk-based audit procedures
• Be familiar with Northwest documentation/processes/procedures, and research/interpret relevance of specific regulations/current literature to audit work
• Interview key personnel to assess business processes and the strength of their control environments
• Collect and analyze necessary data for audits, evaluate information, and draw logical conclusions
• Prepare clear, detailed audit documentation evidencing the results of actual testing procedures in accordance with departmental standards and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• Identify meaningful value-added recommendations for management to improve the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of controls and related processes
• Summarize and present audit results/findings to business unit management and audit management
• Lead meetings involving various levels of management to effectively communicate audit status, align on significant audit issues, and recommended corrective actions
• Prepare audit reports, including clearly written, concise audit observations that effectively communicate identified issues and their related corrective actions to stakeholders
• Evaluate adequacy of the corrective action taken to improve deficient conditions
• Meet departmental continuing education requirements
• Ensure compliance with Northwest’s policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations
• Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency
• Work as part of a team
• Work with on-site equipment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, IT or Business-Related preferred
• CISA, CISSP, CIA or other related certification preferred
• 3 - 5 years IT audit, compliance, information security, risk, or governance-related experience required
• 3 - 5 years Financial services/banking-related experience preferred
• Technical knowledge of IT governance and compliance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, NIST, FFIEC CAT, FFIEC IT Handbook)
• Proven analytical skills and ability to interpret data and statistics,
• Knowledge of bank technology systems/data analysis tools/audit management software

The pay range for this position is generally $85,000-$95,000 per year.  Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and knowledge.  Additional bonus earning opportunities and benefits are also available.  

Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.