IT Audit Director SVP

Wintrust Financial Corp; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 169,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental Leave

EAP

Job summary

Wintrust Financial Corp. is seeking an Audit Director to lead the internal audit program focused on Wintrust Technology and Information Security. You will direct a team of audit managers and staff, develop risk-based audit plans, and ensure timely, thorough audit coverage in line with IIA standards.

The role requires senior leadership, strategic thinking, and strong communication with executives and regulators. Hybrid work schedule with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant audit experience in public accounting, internal auditing, and/or IT audit.
• Must hold one of CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent certifications.
• Experience in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, IT risk management, or corporate audit.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee an effective risk-based audit program.
• Lead Audit Managers and staff across assigned scopes.
• Present findings to Audit Committee, regulators, and executives.
• Ensure compliance with IIA standards and internal policies.

Skills

Leadership

Audit

Strategic thinking

Communication

Risk management

Project management

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business/Finance

Tools

ACL

IDEA

TeamMate

Job description

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated solutions of a large bank while staying true to the relationship-focused, personalized service of our community banking roots. We serve clients in all 50 states with more than 200 branch banking locations in Illinois, southwestern Florida, northwestern Indiana, west Michigan and southern Wisconsin and commercial banking offices in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Mich., and in key branch banking locations throughout Illinois. Our people are the heart of our business and we are proud to rank consistently as a top place to work. Wintrust is a $66 billion financial institution based in Rosemont, Illinois, and listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "WTFC".

Why join us? An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 8 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)

Hybrid work schedule Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few Family-friendly work hours With 175+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career Promote from within culture.

Why join this team?

The Audit Director is a key member of Audit senior leadership which is responsible for the strategic objectives, mission, and vision of the Company's internal audit function. Reporting to the Chief Audit Executive, this senior leadership role will be part of a dynamic and growing team. The position leads a team of Audit Managers and staff in the oversight and execution of audit activities over Wintrust Technology and Information Security business units. This position will develop, direct, lead, and monitor an effective risk-based audit program for ensuring appropriate and thorough audit coverage of the company's control environment in accordance with the audit department's annual risk-based audit plan. The position will support comprehensive and timely audit process by ensuring audit work is thoroughly scoped and developed, audit objectives accomplished, and conclusions appropriately reached and documented; reviews and evaluates management responses to issues, opinions and recommendations for complete and timely corrective action.

What You'll Do

• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective risk-based audit program
• Support comprehensive and timely audit process by ensuring audit work is thoroughly scoped and developed, audit objectives accomplished, and conclusions appropriately reached and documented.
• Reviews and evaluates management responses to key issues, opinions and recommendations for complete and timely corrective action.
• Oversee the annual risk assessment for assigned business units and work with managers to plan and execute on Audit activities.
• Development of the annual audit plan, including the annual risk assessment, in collaboration with Internal Audit senior management.
• Manage a portfolio of assigned audits and related activities, including staffing, scheduling, and coordination with client to ensure the timely completion of the plan.
• Review and/or help develop audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives.
• Ensure audit engagement quality, including adherence to International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA Standards) and Internal Audit Department policies and standards.
• Oversees the drafting and completion of audit reports that clearly and concisely describe issues identified with minimal oversight.
• Maintains an awareness of organizational, procedural, and technological changes that have occurred or will occur within business units assigned.
• Effectively communicates audit results, both verbally and in writing, so they are persuasive, placed in the appropriate context, and understood by the recipient.
• Support efforts to obtain management agreement regarding audit observations and risk assessment, or ensure that all differences are appropriately resolved or reported.
• Contribute to the positive and team-oriented culture by maintaining cooperative relationships (assisting other project teams when necessary), facilitating the resolution of conflicts, sharing information, and accepting and providing feedback.
• Present findings of audit work to Audit Committee, external auditors, and regulators as needed.

Qualification and Experience Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree, from an accredited college or university, with a major in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field of study.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant audit experience in public accounting, internal auditing, and/or minimum of 10-15 years working in IT Infrastructure, cybersecurity, IT risk management, or corporate Audit.
• Applied knowledge of accounting concepts, audit methodologies, risk-based auditing techniques, The IIA's International Professional Practices Framework (2017), Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002, U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, etc.
• Proven leadership skills – ability to influence and motivate others to quickly achieve results.
• Sound business and technical acumen, with the ability to navigate a complex organization effectively.
• Able to operate strategically while involved in the day to day tasks and activities.
• Able to analyze complex business and technical situations, make informed decisions about appropriate corrective actions and convince others to act.
• Strong time, project, and team management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and participate in concurrent engagements and/or projects.
• Ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision, both written and verbally.
• This role will be working closely with various audit teams, internal clients, and other relevant internal and external parties.
• Required to hold one relevant certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, etc...).
• Experience in utilizing computer-assisted audit tools and techniques (e.g. ACL, IDEA, etc.) and internal audit management software (TeamMate) desired.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment
• Short-term and long term Disability Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Transportation and Commuting Benefits
• Banking Benefits
• Pet Insurance Compensation

The estimated salary range for this role is $169,000 - $228,000, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate's qualifications, skills and experience.

From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life.

To build a company that reflects the communities we serve, we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success.

Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services, delivering the sophisticated solutions of a large bank through a relationship-focused approach built from our community banking roots.

Wintrust may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. Wintrust complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, and its policy may be found here.