IT Audit Lead — Cloud, Cyber & Regulatory Compliance

Northwest Bank; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Bank is seeking an IT Audit Lead to perform specialized audits of bank technology operations, including cloud, cybersecurity, and data governance. You will plan, test, report, and follow up on findings with a resilient, risk-based approach.

The role requires strong collaboration with audit teams, effective communication with management, and the ability to work autonomously in a regulated banking environment. Join a team focused on strengthening controls and technology governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Information Security/Information Systems or IT.
• CISA, CISSP, CISM or other related certification preferred.
• 5-6 years IT Audit/InfoSec experience required.
• 6-8 years Financial Services/Banking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory exam reports, compliance reports, and third-party risk.
• Broad knowledge of IT standards/frameworks (FFIEC, NIST CSF, PCI DSS) for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute IT-related audits with audit teams.
• Plan audits to identify risks, determine scope and procedures.
• Research regulations and interpret relevance to audit work.
• Consult personnel to assess control environments.
• Collect/analyze data; draw logical conclusions.
• Prepare audit documentation per IIA standards.
• Present findings to management and stakeholders.
• Lead meetings to discuss audit status and corrective actions.
• Prepare clear audit observations and recommendations.
• Evaluate effectiveness of implemented corrective actions.
• Meet continuing education requirements.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Navigate MS Office and department-specific tools; work in a team.

Skills

Auditing

Regulatory understanding

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Information Systems/IT

Tools

Active Directory

Linux

iSeries Midrange

Azure

ServiceNow

Jira

Job description

Northwest Bank is seeking an IT Audit Lead to perform specialized audits of bank technology operations, including cloud, cybersecurity, and data governance. You will plan, test, report, and follow up on findings with a resilient, risk-based approach.

The role requires strong collaboration with audit teams, effective communication with management, and the ability to work autonomously in a regulated banking environment. Join a team focused on strengthening controls and technology governance.