Internal Audit - Internal Audit IT Manager

Landmark Credit Union; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Landmark Credit Union is seeking an IT Audit Manager to lead technology risk assessments and IT audits. You will oversee audits from planning through reporting, guiding staff and consultants to ensure security, compliance, and effective governance.

The role requires extensive IT auditing experience, knowledge of COBIT/NIST/ISO 27001, and strong communication skills to report to executives and the Board. Collaborative leadership is essential to advance Landmark's risk management program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in computer science, MIS, finance, or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• 7+ years of progressive IT auditing or public accounting in financial services preferred.
• Credentials such as CISA, CIA, or CPA often required or preferred.
• Frameworks knowledge: COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001; databases, networks, cloud.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead IT audit engagements from planning to final reporting.
• Develop and manage annual risk-based IT audit plan.
• Supervise augmentation staff and IT audit consultants as needed.
• Ensure audits comply with professional standards and best practices.
• Communicate findings to executive management, Audit Committee, and Board as assigned.
• Build relationships with business lines and stakeholders to inform audit scope.
• Assist with staff training and continuing professional education.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Independent work

Data analysis tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / MIS / finance

Equivalent education/experience

CISA / CIA / CPA credentials

Tools

COBIT

NIST

ISO 27001

Job description

At Landmark Credit Union, we succeed by putting people first - and that starts with you. Our culture of inclusion and collaboration enables us to support our members' financial wellbeing, positively impact the communities we serve, and help our associates grow their careers. Bring your authentic self to work as part of an organization where you'll feel valued for your unique qualities, are enabled to reach your full potential, and are recognized for your contributions to our success. We strive to ensure you feel empowered to grow and succeed, while also feeling valued and taken care of, as we all do our part to put people first. We invite you to learn more about this and other opportunities at Landmark Credit Union.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

The Internal Audit IT Manager is a key leadership role within the Internal Audit department, responsible for managing technology risk assessments, plans and executes IT audits, and oversees augmentation staff and/or IT audit consultants to ensure systems are secure and compliant. This role is designed to help Landmark Credit Union accomplish its strategic goals and objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal control, and governance processes. This role reports to the VP, Internal Audit.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor's Degree or higher in computer science, management information systems, finance, or a related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
2. Minimum seven years of progressive of hands-on IT auditing or public accounting work. Financial service experience preferred.
3. Professional credentials like CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CIA, or CPA are often required or preferred. Other relevant designations may be considered.
4. Technical Knowledge: Understanding of frameworks like COBIT, NIST, or ISO 27001, plus working knowledge of databases, networks, and cloud platforms.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
6. Experience and comfort using Data Analysis Tools, Governance Risk Compliance Software, Auditing Software or other technological tools. Strong skills working in the Microsoft Office Suite applications.
7. Must develop a thorough understanding of company policies and procedures as they relate to this position. Must comply with all company policies and procedures and all job-related state and federal laws and regulations.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Internal Audit Department Oversight
   1. Execute on leadership and project/audit oversight responsibilities of the internal audit staff and outsourced Internal Audit resources.
   2. Oversee department compliance with Internal Audit policies and procedures.
   3. Play a key role along with the Vice President, Internal Audit in the development of the annual risk-based IT audit plan.
   4. Implement the annual risk-based IT audit plan by managing and deploying department resources.
   5. Ensure that all Internal Audit work and deliverables adhere to professional audit standards.
   6. Measure and report results and benchmarks for the Internal Audit department.
2. Department Operations Execution
   1. Manage all audit engagements, from planning to final reporting.
   2. Develops, monitors, and/or modifies audit programs and tools as needed to ensure procedures are current, efficient, effective, and reflective of current business conditions and risks.
   3. Oversee department work schedules.
   4. Review staff workpapers and other deliverables to ensure audit fieldwork, testing, and evidence is sufficient to support audit conclusions.
   5. Help ensure adequate audit coverage, avoid duplication of efforts, and maximize staff efficiency.
3. Internal Audit Reporting, Tracking, and Follow-Up
   1. Create and oversee the development of impactful reports that include sufficient detail, describe analyses, and present results.
   2. Present reports and findings to executive management, the Audit Committee, and the Board of Directors as assigned.
   3. Oversee audit issue tracking and follow-up process, monitor and report results.
4. Building Relationships
   1. Build strong relationships communicating, cooperating, and collaborating with business line leaders, key executive stakeholders and second line functions.
   2. Represent the Internal Audit team at various informative management meetings, bringing knowledge learned back to the team for consideration and implementation into our audit plan and processes.
   3. Play a key role in developing the Internal Audit team's core culture and maintaining a positive team morale.
5. Training and Continuing Professional Education
   1. Assist with developing and overseeing completion of the IT training plan for the Internal Audit department.
   2. Play a key role in supervising the work of and training of the Internal Audit team.
   3. Play a key role in educating Landmark CU staff and officials regarding matters of which Internal Audit has special knowledge.
6. Other Duties and Functions
   1. Maintain effective verbal and written communication with employees, officials, and other stakeholders as needed.
   2. Participate in managing relationships with external auditors, outsourced Internal Audit resources, regulators, and other parties as needed.
   3. Assist with administrative functions for the Internal Audit department, such as annual financial budgeting, Human Resources tasks related to the department and staff, etc., as determined by the Vice President, Internal Audit. * Perform ad hoc investigations, reviews, and any other special assignments as determined by the Vice President, Internal Audit.
7. Other duties, as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

1. Strategic Thinking and Solution Oriented: Considers the best interest of the credit union when making decisions and leads with the future in mind.
2. Serves as a thought partner to the Audit Team and key stakeholders.
3. Accountable Leadership: Builds and sustains long-term relationships, leverages the diverse talents of team members, and cultivates high department morale.
4. Emotional Intelligence: Seeks feedback to continuously improve and develop; demonstrates self-awareness and modifies behavior appropriately.
5. Confidentiality: Maintains a high level of confidentiality in all matters, always.
6. Professional Presence and Due Care: Demonstrates organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task and follow-through with professionalism and a positive attitude.

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