Integrated IT Audit Lead: AI, SOX & ITGC Excellence

Tally; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Parental leave

Flexible time off

Job summary

Happen Bank in San Francisco is seeking an experienced IT Audit Lead to join the Financial and Operations audit team and help shape integrated IT and business process audits. You will lead audits, test ITGCs, and define how AI use is governed within the company.

The role requires 6+ years of related experience, end-to-end ownership from scoping to issue validation, and the ability to mentor colleagues. This is a hybrid role with in-office days and supportive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of internal audit or related risk/technology experience.
• End-to-end ownership of integrated audits from scoping to issue validation.
• Hands-on use of AI tools to accelerate work and improve output quality.
• Clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of ITGCs such as access and change management.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and mentor audit staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated audits that combine IT and financial/operational risk perspectives across the bank
• Build and refine our Integrated Audit approach, defining how IT and business process testing come together
• Support the SOX team on IT-related controls, including scoping, issue identification, and remediation tracking
• Test and evaluate key ITGCs such as user access reviews and change management
• Help define and evolve our approach to auditing AI use across the business
• Partner with IT Audit, SOX, and Financial/Operations teams to align testing approaches
• Use data analytics and AI tools where they genuinely improve testing quality or coverage
• Communicate findings and risk implications clearly to audit leadership and business stakeholders
• Provide guidance and mentorship to audit team members throughout audit execution

Skills

Integrated audits

IT risk

AI governance

ITGC testing

Stakeholder communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AI tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Happen Bank in San Francisco is seeking an experienced IT Audit Lead to join the Financial and Operations audit team and help shape integrated IT and business process audits. You will lead audits, test ITGCs, and define how AI use is governed within the company.

The role requires 6+ years of related experience, end-to-end ownership from scoping to issue validation, and the ability to mentor colleagues. This is a hybrid role with in-office days and supportive benefits.