Hybrid IT Audit & Advisory Manager

BMO; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

BMO Financial Group in Milwaukee is seeking an experienced IT Auditor to assess internal controls, risk, and governance across the organization. You will plan, execute, and report on audits, collaborating with business groups and management to provide clear, actionable insights.

The role requires 5–7 years of IT audit experience, professional designations (CISA, CIA, CISSP), and familiarity with AWS Cloud. This hybrid position offers three days a week in the Milwaukee or Chicago offices and a

Qualifications

• Typically between 5-7 years of relevant IT Audit experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional IT or Audit designations such as CISA, CIA, CISSP.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
• Experience with AWS Cloud environments
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
• Influence skills - In-depth.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Provides critical input to Chief Auditor/Assistant Chief Auditor on the practical aspects of the audit and its execution.
• Helps to develop annual audit plan.
• Provides input into Corporate Audit processes identifying opportunities to simplify.
• Executes audits in full recognition of the risks of the group that encompass the inherent risks, control risks and internal/external environment and regulatory risks.
• Conducts advisory engagements and other engagements as required.
• Determines impact of changing strategies, tactics, risks and initiatives on audit, advisory and investigative services.
• Identifies and evaluates the impact of new and emerging technology and technology risk on the organization’s processes and control environment.
• Utilizes data analytics in advisory engagements to improve quality and efficiencies.
• Develops an awareness of business strategies, policies and standards providing meaningful insights based upon knowledge and research which will continue to improve the Enterprise management and control processes.
• Maintains the independence of the audit practice and its personnel.
• Develops insightful discussion points contributing to audit reports that provides fair and balanced assessment of governance, risk and control processes based on audit work performed. Deliverables must be objective, clear, concise and timely.
• Identifies control deficiencies and provides a fair and balanced assessment of their magnitude.
• Maintains working knowledge of the industry, regulatory, broad economic environment, and internal environment, as to the development of new strategies and plans, opportunities and risk, to obtain an understanding of the control environment.
• Ensures that all audit procedures executed are conducted in accordance to Corporate Audit Methodology as confirmed by it’s Quality Assurance program and/or regulatory examination results.
• Applies sound judgement in the execution of the assigned work and ensures open lines of communication.
• Develops and maintains good working relations with key stakeholders.
• Actively monitors change management initiatives and identifies potential risks.
• Actively participates and supports Corporate Audit change initiatives.
• Maintains and enhances professional audit qualifications in line with industry standards.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Skills

IT Audit experience

CISA

CIA

CISSP

AWS Cloud

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Influence skills

Data driven decision making

Education

Post-secondary degree

Tools

AWS Cloud

Job description

BMO Financial Group in Milwaukee is seeking an experienced IT Auditor to assess internal controls, risk, and governance across the organization. You will plan, execute, and report on audits, collaborating with business groups and management to provide clear, actionable insights.

The role requires 5–7 years of IT audit experience, professional designations (CISA, CIA, CISSP), and familiarity with AWS Cloud. This hybrid position offers three days a week in the Milwaukee or Chicago offices and a