Internal Audit Manager - IT & Cybersecuity

Huron; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Huron’s Financial Institutions Advisory team is seeking a Consulting Manager with experience in Internal Audit, Cybersecurity & IT within the financial services industry. In this client-facing role, you will leverage your deep understanding of banking regulations, policies, and governance to help clients develop an integrated internal audit approach.

The role involves leading end-to-end internal audit projects, managing budgets and timelines, and building strong client relationships while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience with internal audit, IT, Cybersecurity, and compliance in a Big 4 or banking environment.
• Strong knowledge of IIA Standards, auditing standards and procedures within Financial Services.
• Experience developing internal audit programs covering financial, operational, technology and compliance audits.
• Certifications such as CIA, CPA or CAMS are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities and assist with proposal, budget, and timeline development.
• Deliver risk assessment and internal audit planning including client background and risks.
• Execute internal audit plan: interviews with senior management, supervise fieldwork, and prepare exit meetings.
• Manage end-to-end internal audit projects: scope, budget, risks and issues reporting.
• Prepare draft reports and wrap up internal audit work.
• Develop and maintain relationships with client personnel to identify further opportunities and cross-sell.

Skills

Client-facing

Interpersonal skills

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/ Finance/ Business Administration/ Economics

Job description

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future.

You’ll help banks, asset management and insurance organizations own their future by helping them to transform and create new business models to meet changing customer needs and drive sustainability.

Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.

Huron’s Financial Institutions Advisory team is seeking a Consulting Manager with experience in Internal Audit, Cybersecurity & IT within the financial services industry to join our team. In this client‑facing role, you will leverage your deep understanding of banking regulations, policies, and governance to help clients develop an integrated and sustainable internal audit approach that encompasses a holistic view of strategy, people, process, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Identifying opportunities and assisting with proposal, budget, and timeline development.
• Delivering risk assessment and internal audit planning by conducting research on client background and risks, leading internal audit risk assessment, developing internal audit plan, preparing for kick off meeting with client and other necessary planning activities.
• Executing internal audit plan including conducting interviews with senior management, overseeing day‑to‑day engagement operations, providing guidance to junior team members during fieldwork, reviewing work papers prepared by junior team members, providing feedback, and preparing for exit meeting with client.
• Managing end‑to‑end internal audit projects, including monitoring of the scope, budget, risks and issues, and reporting thereof.
• Preparing draft reports and wrapping up internal audit work.
• Developing and maintaining productive working relationships with client personnel to identify further work opportunities.
• Building strong internal relationships across other service lines.
• Contributing to the development of thought leadership materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience with internal audit, IT, Cybersecurity, and compliance in a big public accounting firm (Big 4 preferred), regulatory environment or the banking sector.
• Strong knowledge of IIA Standards, auditing standards and procedures, relevant laws, rules, and regulations with the Financial Services industry.
• Broad abilities in process and controls, risk assessment.
• Extensive experience in developing and implementing internal audit programs including but not limited to financial, operational, technology, and compliance audits.
• Proven track record in managing co‑sourcing and outsourcing engagements.
• Excellent client‑facing and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Flexible, multitasking and ability to deliver quality work under tight deadlines.
• Industry related certification (e.g., Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Anti‑Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)).

Position Level

Manager

Country

United States of America