Senior Director Technology and Cyber Audit
About the position
Responsibilities
• Lead the development of a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit plan aligned with the company's strategic priorities, regulatory expectations, and industry standards.
• Prepare periodic reporting to executive management and the Audit Committee on audit results, emerging risks, and the adequacy of governance and control frameworks.
• Partner with senior leaders across lines of business to influence and strengthen enterprise risk management and compliance practices.
• Direct complex audits covering technology, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, applications, cloud platforms, data governance, and privacy audit areas.
• Accountable for the performance and results of other auditors' development of risk-based assessments and audit plans, including assessing risks, evaluating internal controls, designing audit procedures, and executing testing.
• Accountable for the performance and results of the work of others ensuring that they have assessed the technology processes, operational processes, and internal controls to identify areas of non-compliance, inefficiencies, or fraud.
• Ensure audit work adheres to the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Standards, FFIEC, DAMA-DMBOK, CRI and other relevant frameworks.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, recommending enhancements that mitigate risks and promote efficiency.
• Drive adoption of technology-enabled auditing tools, data analytics, and continuous monitoring practices.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of technology and cyber audit professionals, ensuring succession planning and career growth opportunities.
• Promote a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous learning within the internal audit function.
• Provide coaching on technical and regulatory topics to audit staff and broader business teams.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Data and Risk teams to ensure comprehensive risk coverage and alignment on corrective actions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, external auditors, and industry peers.
• Influence change by providing clear, actionable, and business-oriented recommendations to executive leadership.
Requirements
• Education or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or business-related field.
• Minimum of 12-15 years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, or risk management, with leadership responsibility.
• Deep knowledge of IT general controls, cybersecurity frameworks, data protection regulations applicable to financial services industry.
• Demonstrated success engaging with executive management on sensitive and complex risk issues.
• Strong ability to interpret complex regulations, analyze data, and develop enterprise-level risk mitigation strategies.
• Proven track record of leading teams and managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working with federal regulatory agencies and/or large financial institutions.
• Background and drug screen.
Nice-to-haves
• Certifications: CISSP, CISA, AWS Cloud Practitioner, CISM, and/or MCSE
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred
Benefits
• Healthcare Coverage - Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.
• Paid Time Off - Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Maven Family Planning - provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.
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