IT Audit - AVP

Madison-Davis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison-Davis, LLC is actively seeking an Assistant Vice President of IT Audit to advance the enterprise IT audit program. The role focuses on auditing technology infrastructure, applications, data management, information security, and system implementations, partnering with control functions to assess technology-related risks.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience auditing both applications and infrastructure, a strong grasp of IT risk frameworks, and can lead audits from planning

Qualifications

• 5+ years IT Audit, IT Risk, Technology Risk Consulting, or IT Controls experience.
• Experience auditing both applications and infrastructure environments.
• Banking or financial services experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with IT control frameworks including COBIT, COSO, FFIEC, ISO.
• Strong communication, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead audits from planning through reporting.
• Experience using data analytics or computer-assisted audit tools.
• Certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CISM, CIA, CPA, CGEIT are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support IT audit engagements covering applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data governance, and technology operations.
• Participate in enterprise risk assessments and contribute to annual audit planning activities.
• Evaluate IT controls, system configurations, technology processes, and risk management frameworks.
• Perform testing of application controls, infrastructure controls, data management controls, and technology governance processes.
• Review audit workpapers and ensure audit documentation meets professional standards.
• Identify control deficiencies, emerging risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports and communicate findings to management.
• Evaluate management remediation plans and validate corrective actions.
• Monitor outstanding audit issues and perform follow-up reviews.
• Partner with data analytics teams to support continuous monitoring initiatives.
• Assist with audits of technology projects, system implementations, and change management activities.
• Build relationships with technology, operations, risk, and business stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior audit professionals through coaching and technical guidance.
• Contribute to the enhancement of audit methodologies, risk assessment processes, and audit programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

IT risk assessment

Audit leadership

IT controls knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CISM, CIA, CPA, CGEIT certifications

Tools

Data analytics tools

Audit software

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

A global financial institution is seeking an Assistant Vice President of IT Audit to support the execution and enhancement of the enterprise IT audit program. This role will focus on auditing technology infrastructure, applications, data management, information security, and system implementations while partnering with business and control functions to assess technology-related risks. The ideal candidate will have experience auditing both application and infrastructure environments, a strong understanding of IT risk management frameworks, and the ability to lead audits from planning through reporting. Banking experience is highly preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute and support IT audit engagements covering applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data governance, and technology operations.
• Participate in enterprise risk assessments and contribute to annual audit planning activities.
• Evaluate IT controls, system configurations, technology processes, and risk management frameworks.
• Perform testing of application controls, infrastructure controls, data management controls, and technology governance processes.
• Review audit workpapers and ensure audit documentation meets professional standards.
• Identify control deficiencies, emerging risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports and communicate findings to management.
• Evaluate management remediation plans and validate corrective actions.
• Monitor outstanding audit issues and perform follow-up reviews.
• Partner with data analytics teams to support continuous monitoring initiatives.
• Assist with audits of technology projects, system implementations, and change management activities.
• Build relationships with technology, operations, risk, and business stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior audit professionals through coaching and technical guidance.
• Contribute to the enhancement of audit methodologies, risk assessment processes, and audit programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of IT Audit, IT Risk, Technology Risk Consulting, or IT Controls experience.
• Experience auditing both applications and infrastructure environments is required.
• Banking or financial services experience strongly preferred.
• Experience evaluating IT controls, technology governance, and system implementation risks.
• Familiarity with core banking systems, financial platforms, and technology operations.
• Experience using data analytics or computer-assisted audit tools.
• Knowledge of IT control frameworks including COBIT, COSO, FFIEC, ISO, and related standards.
• Strong communication, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CISM, CIA, CPA, or CGEIT are preferred.
• Mandarin language skills are a plus but not required.