Head of Digital IT Audit & Risk Strategy

RXinsider LTD.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking a Digital Audit Director to lead the Global Digital Audit function and serve as the third line of defense for digital and IT risk domains. This senior leader will influence the global risk environment, shape audit strategy, and partner with Digital GRC and external auditors to strengthen controls and drive transformation.

The role focuses on high-impact audits, analytics, and advisory work while building leadership capabilities for future opportunities across the Digital,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance or Accounting or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive relevant experience including 3+ years of team leadership experience.
• Active CISA or similar professional certification.
• Strong understanding of control frameworks and standards such as IIA, COBIT and NIST.
• Executive presence with demonstrated ability to influence leaders on complex digital risk, controls, and business issues.
• Digital technology fluency with the ability to translate trends into practical audit and risk priorities.
• Experience with SOX IT General Controls.

Responsibilities

• Influence and shape Ecolab’s view of the global digital risk landscape and controls framework across data, information technology, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and ERP / enterprise operating platform risk domains
• Own the Digital Audit strategy and multi-year roadmap
• Set and execute the annual Digital Audit plan including high-quality audits, assessments, and advisory work
• Manage Digital audit and advisory co-source relationships as appropriate
• Partner with Digital GRC and key stakeholders to strengthen the digital control environment and drive progress on management implementation of action plans as a trusted and valued advisor
• Partner with and advise Digital GRC and the external auditor as they plan and execute SOX IT General Control (ITGC) and configured control testing
• Sponsor Audit Services data and analytics enhancements including but not limited to enhancements to GRC tools, data analytics, AI enablers, and other emerging areas
• Lead and develop a high-performing team through recruiting, hiring, and coaching to build future organization leaders while maintaining strong employee engagement
• Contribute to Audit Committee, Information Systems Security Council, and executive reporting on audit results and trends, and emerging and significant digital risk themes
• Support continuous improvement of the audit practice through learning and development opportunities including continuous education (CPE) and leading department initiatives

Skills

CISA certification

Executive presence

Digital risk knowledge

Control frameworks (IIA/COBIT/NIST)

SOX ITGC experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance or Accounting

Job description

Ecolab is seeking a Digital Audit Director to lead the Global Digital Audit function and serve as the third line of defense for digital and IT risk domains. This senior leader will influence the global risk environment, shape audit strategy, and partner with Digital GRC and external auditors to strengthen controls and drive transformation.

The role focuses on high-impact audits, analytics, and advisory work while building leadership capabilities for future opportunities across the Digital,