IT Audit Lead - Strategy, Risk & Controls

Wintrust Financial Corp; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

EAP

401(k) with company match

FSA

ESPP with 5% discount

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Transportation & Commuting Benefits

Banking Benefits

Pet Insurance Compensation

Job summary

Wintrust Financial Corporation is seeking an Audit Senior Manager to lead IT/IS audit engagements and support the internal audit plan. You will oversee staffing, risk assessment, and client coordination to ensure timely delivery and high-quality audits.

You will guide junior staff, ensure compliance with IIA standards and SOX, and interact with bank committees. The role rewards a strong governance mindset and collaboration across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, information security, operations or related field.
• 7–10 years of relevant audit experience in public accounting and/or internal auditing.
• One certification (CPA, CIA, CISA) and knowledge of audit methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual IT/IS audit plan and risk assessment with senior leadership.
• Manage a portfolio of audits, staffing, scheduling and client coordination.
• Ensure quality and adherence to IIA standards and internal policies.
• Draft audit reports and present findings to Audit Committees.

Skills

Audit leadership

Risk-based auditing

Collaboration with leadership

Training and coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT / Security / Operations / Business Admin or related

Tools

ACL

IDEA

TeamMate

Job description

Wintrust Financial Corporation is seeking an Audit Senior Manager to lead IT/IS audit engagements and support the internal audit plan. You will oversee staffing, risk assessment, and client coordination to ensure timely delivery and high-quality audits.

You will guide junior staff, ensure compliance with IIA standards and SOX, and interact with bank committees. The role rewards a strong governance mindset and collaboration across the organization.