Vice President, Technology Audit Leader

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The Internal Audit Group (IAG) is a worldwide function with approximately 300 team members and offices in seven countries.

IAG is comprised of assurance and risk professionals with diverse backgrounds including internal controls, consumer compliance, technology, operational risk, financial accounting, data analytics, and banking operations.

The IAG organization consists of 14 audit teams aligned with the business units and staff groups along with a Professional Practice group that manages audit methodology, quality assurance, regulatory relations, and reporting.

The Vice President, Technology Audit Leader will lead a team of approximately 10 - 12 technology process auditors evaluating third party governance controls and application / project management controls in IAG's audits of business processes and projects supporting the enterprise.

This Vice President is responsible for developing and executing the integrated Third Party and Projects annual technology audit plan, aligning audit results with leadership, and leading related interactions with the various regulatory bodies.

Additional key responsibilities include :

• Development of third party, application controls, system development lifecycle controls, and project management control subject matter expertise within the audit team
• Coach, teach, mentor, and develop less experienced colleagues and co-sourced resources in geographically diverse locations across all aspects of their role, the audit lifecycle, audit methodology and best practices.
• Maintain the team's resource calendar, recruiting pipeline, and execute the screening and selection process
• Experience - 12+ years of relevant technology audit experience (Big 4 audit experience preferred)
• Audit Methodology & Process - Knowledge and experience in third party governance, application controls, system development lifecycle controls, project management controls and auditing practices including the audit lifecycle
• Industry Experience - Preferred financial services industry experience and an understanding of related products, services, features, economics, and key regulations.
• Certification Certified Third-Party Risk Professional (CTPRP) and Project Management Professional (PMP) are mandatory for role.

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is expected for the role (to be obtained within first year in role)

• Education - Preferred BA or BS in information systems, data analytics, information technology, computer science or equivalent degree, or related field.
• Ability to identify & challenge business process control gaps (related to manual process and application controls) and project management control gaps in projects.
• Understanding of regulatory, accounting, and financial industry guidance and best practices relevant to the business, including technology and data implications.
• Ability to break down a complex problem into components, solve them using data analysis, process knowledge and risk / control knowledge, and communicate data analysis, issues and control recommendations with clarity and professionalism.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that deliver high quality, actionable and value-added feedback to management on potential control issues and potential solutions to close gaps.
• Task Management, Collaboration & Leadership - Effectively works independently, within a team and across teams in a fast paced environment to drive business results, using related project management skills, employing creative thinking, a focus on quality, and the ability to work on competing priorities.
• Proven ability to lead and manage multiple projects and provide quality review across deliverables.
• Proven ability lead team members in a way that inspires, develops, and delivers results.
• Travel - Ability to travel 5% to 15%

Salary Range : $185,000.00 to $260,000.00 annually + bonus + equity (if applicable) + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include :

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities
30+ days ago