IT Senior Associate, Risk Advisory Services

Overview

The Senior Associate, Data Risk & Security (DRS) will be responsible for providing risk consulting and issues resolution to clients in the areas of general IT controls, IT application controls, information technology process improvement, pre and post systems implementations, and IT security, specifically in a banking environment (commercial and / or retail banking). In this role, the Senior Associate, Data Risk & Security participates in all stages of IT internal audits or IT consulting engagements, and provides assistance with planning, field work, engagement wrap-up and report composition, along with providing recommendations to address client risks.

Responsibilities

• Acts as primary contact for clients regarding basic questions and information
• Develops and monitors budgets (budget-to-actual) for all assigned engagements
• Conducts informational interviews, and facilitates meetings with clients during engagement process
• Obtains information, documents and data from clients to support the completion of analysis and research of client issues
• Documents and analyzes client processes, risks and controls, with guidance from senior DRS professionals
• Reviews client contracts and develops contract summaries, including key provisions and financial information based on type of contract
• Develops initial deliverables and / or solutions to client issues
• Reassesses risk, and communicates with other professionals and / or client as necessary
• Assists with management of engagements to ensure engagement metrics are achieved
• Utilizes research tools, databases and trade publications to understand a client's industry
• Develops relationships with client personnel and management
• Prepares formal and informal presentations for client meetings
• Partners with leadership to complete research and draft proposals and reports as necessary
• Implements project plans, and maintains documentation and work papers associated with client engagements
• Maintains the confidence of all documentation and work papers associated with client engagements
• Conducts risk assessment of assigned department or functional area in established timelines, while overseeing staff
• Establishes risk-based IT audit programs and defines scope of review in conjunction with the engagement manager
• Documents financial reporting cycles or internal audit areas, and identifies key controls
• Assesses internal control design and operational effectiveness
• Conducts audit testing of specified areas, and identifies reportable issues and risk dimensions
• Determines compliance with applicable laws, regulations and audit policies
• Communicates findings to senior management, and drafts comprehensive audit reports
• Stays informed of current developments in IT technology, cloud services, IT security, auditing standards, and other emerging issues
• Other duties as required

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Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / vets.

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