Director, IT Audit & Technology Risk Leadership

Burnett Staffing Specialists; Lake Jackson (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Staffing Specialists is seeking a Director, Internal Audit – Information Technology in Houston, TX to lead the IT audit function within a financial services organization. This role offers visibility to executive leadership and the Audit Committee.

You will develop risk-based IT audit plans, oversee cybersecurity, cloud, data governance, and third-party risk, assess system changes, and guide remediation. You’ll lead the internal technology audit team and manage co-sourced engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s IT audit and technology assurance strategy
• Develop and execute risk-based IT audit plans
• Provide assurance across cybersecurity, cloud, data governance, digital banking, third-party risk, and core systems
• Assess technology transformations, system implementations/conversions, M&A, and other strategic initiatives
• Identify control gaps, evaluate risk, and oversee remediation efforts
• Present technology risk findings and recommendations to executive leadership and the Audit Committee
• Lead and develop the internal technology audit team
• Oversee co-sourced and outsourced IT audit engagements

Job description

Burnett Staffing Specialists is seeking a Director, Internal Audit – Information Technology in Houston, TX to lead the IT audit function within a financial services organization. This role offers visibility to executive leadership and the Audit Committee.

You will develop risk-based IT audit plans, oversee cybersecurity, cloud, data governance, and third-party risk, assess system changes, and guide remediation. You’ll lead the internal technology audit team and manage co-sourced engagements.