Information Technology Audit Manager

Audit Data Search, Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Audit Data Search, Inc. is seeking an IT Audit Manager to join our client’s growing team in Dallas. This is a hybrid role requiring in-office presence and remote work.

You will lead automation and data analytics initiatives across risk and controls, mentor staff, and collaborate with senior management to strengthen the control environment.

Requirements include a BS in relevant field, several certifications, and 4+ years of hands-on automation/data science experience in auditing.

Qualifications

• Degree in IS/CS/Data Science or related field.
• 4+ years in automation/data science within risk and controls.
• Experience in audit infrastructure/data analysis and technical areas.
• Strong risk assessment based on data.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated technology solutions to assess risk, controls, and governance processes across the organization.
• Develop and implement automation projects for digital auditing solutions.
• Deliver automation capabilities to enhance efficiency and assurance within the audit team.
• Provide reporting and operational insights and develop action plans to improve the internal control environment.
• Create and enhance continuous risk assessment and anomaly detection via data analytics and data mining.
• Lead ML/AI initiatives to enhance assurance activities across the organization.
• Mentor and guide staff on audit projects within the team.

Skills

Automation

Data Science

Machine Learning

Data Analytics

Risk Assessment

Leadership

Education

BS in Information Systems / Computer Science / Data Science

CISA, CISSP, CRISC or Cloud/Data Science certs

Tools

Relational Databases

NoSQL Databases

SQL

Data Mining

Job description

Our client, a Prominent Financial Services Institution, is looking to hire a strong IT Audit Manager to join their growing team in Dallas.

This is a hybrid role that will require some in-office presence as well as work from home time. (May be open for candidates in the New York Metro Area) as well

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development of automated technology solutions to assist in assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of risk, controls, and governance processes across the organization.
• Develop and implement innovative automation projects that provide cutting- edge, digital auditing solutions.
• Deliver automation capabilities that enhance efficiency and assurance within the corporate audit team.
• Provide reporting and operational insights and develop action plans to improve the internal control environment.
• Create and enhance continuous risk assessment and anomaly detection capabilities through the use of advanced data analytics and data mining techniques.
• Innovate and lead the use of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (ML/AI) to enhance and improve the approach to assurance activities across the organization.
• Mentor and guide staff members on various audit projects within the team.

Requirements:

• Degree BS in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or related field highly preferred.
• Certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, and or Cloud Technology and Data Science and Technology highly preferred
• Minimum of 4 years’ hands-on experience developing Automation / Data Science capabilities within a risk and controls environment.
• Experience working in an Audit department, with a strong focus on infrastructure/ data analysis or technical area.
• Experience evaluating risk and making decisions based on hard and soft data.
• Experience in technology solutions and application development as it relates to the improvement and automation of risk and control processes and sub-processes.
• Previous leadership experience, managing others on a project basis or on a team

Knowledge and experience with at least some of the following:

• Financial Services industry experience highly preferred.ML/AI algorithms
• Relational Databases, NoSQL Databases
• Experience leading/ coaching junior data scientists and automation software engineers highly preferred.
• Fact-based, data driven approach to understanding and assessing risk with the ability to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate audit and automation goals and value to upper management and stakeholders.