Internal Audit Manager - IT & Cybersecuity

Huron Consulting Group Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with a generous employer 1

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Huron Consulting Group Inc. is a global consultancy partnering with financial institutions to enhance internal audit, risk governance, and controls across strategy, people, processes and technology.

The Consulting Manager role focuses on internal audit, cybersecurity and IT within the financial services sector, delivering risk assessments and end-to-end project leadership. In this client-facing position, you’ll lead engagements, manage budgets and timelines, and mentor junior staff 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 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., CIA, CPA, CAMS)

Responsibilities

• Deliver 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, 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

Skills

Client-facing

Interpersonal skills

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Communication skills

Multitasking

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

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. 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

At Huron, we’re redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client’s challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work...together. Are you the kind of person who stands ready to jump in, roll up your sleeves and transform ideas into action? Then come discover Huron. Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately. Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents
• a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match
• an employee stock purchase plan
• a generous Paid Time Off policy
• paid parental leave and adoption assistance

Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year.

All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business.

We endeavor to maintain a drug-free workplace.