Global IT Audit Manager: Risk • Security • Insights

Optiver; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 50%

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Office perks and social events

Job summary

Optiver seeks an Internal IT Audit Manager to join a global audit team and safeguard our IT landscape across Amsterdam, Chicago, and beyond. Based in Chicago, you will perform risk-based IT and information security audits, collaborate with regional teams, and report findings to leadership, while traveling 4–6 weeks per year and contributing to expanding our IT governance framework.

You will develop audit methodology, support other group auditors, and help drive improvements across HR, legal,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in information systems, computer science, or related field.
• CISA or CISSP certification preferred.
• 6+ years of relevant internal IT audit experience.
• Strong knowledge of IT governance, risk, and controls frameworks (COBIT, ISO, NIST).

Responsibilities

• Perform IT and Information Security audit engagements in an advanced and evolving IT environment.
• Assist with planning and executing audits focusing on IT risks.
• Support broader audit engagements outside IT when required.
• Collaborate with global teams across regions and time zones.
• Prepare audit documentation, draft reports, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Continuously learn and improve audit methodology and reporting standards.
• Travel internationally for short assignments approximately 4–6 weeks per year.

Skills

IT audit

Information security auditing

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in information systems or computer science

Tools

COBIT

ISO/IEC 27001

NIST

Job description

Optiver seeks an Internal IT Audit Manager to join a global audit team and safeguard our IT landscape across Amsterdam, Chicago, and beyond. Based in Chicago, you will perform risk-based IT and information security audits, collaborate with regional teams, and report findings to leadership, while traveling 4–6 weeks per year and contributing to expanding our IT governance framework.

You will develop audit methodology, support other group auditors, and help drive improvements across HR, legal,