IT Audit Manager

Bank N.A.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Office in Chicago/Milwaukee

Job summary

BMO Financial Group in Chicago offers an IT Audit role focused on evaluating internal controls, risk management and governance processes. You will lead engagements, determine scope, and provide insights to management and the Board to protect the company's reputation.

The role requires 5–7 years of IT Audit experience, professional designations (CISA, CIA, CISSP) and hands-on experience with AWS. This is a hybrid position with three days in the office in Chicago or Milwaukee.

Qualifications

• Typically 5–7 years of relevant IT Audit experience.
• Professional IT or Audit designations (CISA/CIA/CISSP).
• Experience with AWS Cloud environments and data analytics tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct IT audits and report findings to management.
• Assess internal controls, risk management and governance processes.
• Provide advisory input and help develop the annual audit plan.
• Apply data analytics to enhance audit quality and efficiency.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Collaboration & teamwork

Analytical & problem solving

Data driven decision making

Influence skills

Auditing & risk awareness

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

CISA certification

CIA certification

CISSP certification

Tools

AWS Cloud environments

Job description

Application Deadline

11/29/2026

Address

320 S Canal Street

Job Family Group

Audit, Risk & Compliance

Responsibilities

• Conducts audit engagements to critically assess management and internal control processes, approving the nature, extent and timing of the audit, its execution and the formulation of insightful audit reports. Reports on audits to provide clear, concise and memorable insights on issues and potential issues to assist management in fulfilling mandates. This work provides vital assurance to the Board of Directors and senior management on the quality of internal control systems and reduces the risk of loss and reputational damage to the Company. This work is instrumental in identifying unacceptable/high risk circumstances that could lead to material impact on profitability or reputation. Provides independent assurance on the quality and effectiveness of internal control, risk management, and governance systems and processes to support senior management and the Board in protecting BMO and its reputation.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group.
• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Provides critical input to Chief Auditor/Assistant Chief Auditor on the practical aspects of the audit and its executio
• Helps to develop annual audit plan.
• Provides input into Corporate Audit processes identifying opportunities to simplify.
• Executes audits in full recognition of the risks of the group that encompass the inherent risks, control risks and internal/external environment and regulatory risks. This may encompass individual audits and broader capstone audits of Enterprise level functions/processes.
• Conducts advisory engagements and other engagements as required.
• Determines impact of changing strategies, tactics, risks and initiatives on audit, advisory and investigative services.
• Identifies and evaluates the impact of new and emerging technology and technology risk on the organization's processes and control environment.
• Utilizes data analytics in advisory engagements to improve quality and efficiencies.
• Develops an awareness of business strategies, policies and standards providing meaningful insights based upon knowledge and research which will continue to improve the Enterprise management and control processes.
• Maintains the independence of the audit practice and its personnel.
• Develops insightful discussion points contributing to audit reports that provides fair and balanced assessment of governance, risk and control processes based on audit work performed. Deliverables must be objective, clear, concise and timely.
• Identifies control deficiencies and provides a fair and balanced assessment of their magnitude.
• Maintains working knowledge of the industry, regulatory, broad economic environment, and internal environment, as to the development of new strategies and plans, opportunities and risk, to obtain an understanding of the control environment.
• Ensures that all audit procedures executed are conducted in accordance to Corporate Audit Methodology as confirmed by it's Quality Assurance program and/or regulatory examination results.
• Applies sound judgement in the execution of the assigned work and ensures open lines of communication.
• Develops and maintains good working relations with key stakeholders.
• Actively monitors change management initiatives and identifies potential risks.
• Actively participates and supports Corporate Audit change initiatives.
• Maintains and enhances professional audit qualifications in line with industry standards.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Typically between 5-7 years of relevant IT Audit experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional IT or Audit designations such as CISA, CIA, CISSP.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
• Experience with AWS Cloud environments
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
• Influence skills - In-depth.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth.

Hybrid work model- 3 days a week in the Chicago or Milwaukee office

Salary

$75,000.00 - $160,000.00

Pay Type

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group's pay range and type.

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