Internal Audit, Corporate IT Audit, Associate/Vice President

RESPONSIBILITIES:

For each assigned review you will report to an experienced project manager. You will be expected to:

• Assist the risk assessment, scoping and planning of a review.

• Assist in executing the review. Specifically focusing on the following:

o Design and execute tests to validate identified application system controls, which may require data analysis, code inspection and re-performance of system processes.

o Analyze the design of controls around the underlying system architecture in the context of information technology controls such as security, availability and performance and their impact on the business.

o Analyze the business and technology processes to evaluate the effectiveness of the relevant technology controls.

o Validate that system features meet business, technology and regulatory requirements.

o Validate the quality of internal SOX assessments.

o Document the results of the test steps executed within the IA automated document project repository.

• Assist in the report preparation by preparing commercially effective audit conclusions and findings

• Assist in presenting the scope, progress and results of the review to internal, IT and business stakeholders.

• Follow-up on open audit issues and their resolution

• Participate in department-wide initiatives aimed at continually improving IA’s processes and supporting infrastructure

Basic Qualifications • Intermediate level analytical and data analysis skills (e.g., SQL, ACL, or similar tools)

• Understanding of Java, C++ or scripting languages (e.g. PERL)

• 2+ years of experience either in technology function (e.g., Developer, System Architect, DBA, System Administrator, etc.) or in a technology audit role

• 4-year degree required (Computer Science, Math, MIS preferred)

• Working knowledge of Financial Reporting, Fed. Reporting, Basel requirements & S404 controls

• Team-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

• Good leadership, interpersonal, and relationship management skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Certification or industry accreditation (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CISM, CFA, Series 7) is a plus

• Highly motivated with the ability to multi-task and remain organized in a fast-paced environment

• Prior audit experience is a plus, but not required

Preferred Qualifications • Knowledge of the brokerage industry, capital markets, securities products, regulations relevant to Bank Holding Companies.

• Accounting background

• Experience with:

o Application security management: user entitlements, authentication, accountability, data protection

o System Architecture and Design: availability, performance, scalability, data integrity

o Technology Operations: change management, data backup and retention, performance and capacity management

o Technology governance: technology risk management, policies and procedures, rules, regulations, intellectual property

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