IT Audit Manager, Data Governance

Michael Page; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Bonus program

Career progression

Global exposure

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a leading financial services organization to hire an experienced IT Audit professional focused on Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality and Data Risk. You will lead end-to-end audits, assess data and technology controls, and communicate findings to senior stakeholders.

Expect broad exposure across risk, compliance and technology, with opportunities to influence risk practices and audit coverage within a global firm. Hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• Experience in Internal IT Audit or Data Audit within financial services.
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end audits and present findings to senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of data governance, quality controls and data lifecycle.
• Background in large institutions, consulting, or regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end audits focused on Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, and Data Risk.
• Evaluate design and effectiveness of data and technology controls.
• Conduct risk assessments, testing, and audit documentation.
• Develop findings, recommendations, and audit reports for senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business, technology, risk and compliance teams throughout the audit lifecycle.
• Review data governance frameworks and data risk practices; monitor regulatory expectations.
• Support regulatory examinations and ongoing monitoring activities.
• Mentor junior team members and track emerging risks and industry developments.

Skills

Experience in Internal Audit

End-to-end audits

Data Governance

Data Management

Data Quality

Data Risk

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

CISA

CDMP

CIA

CPA

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

Job description

Join a leading financial services organization and lead high-impact audits across Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, and Data Risk programs. Partner with senior stakeholders to evaluate controls, influence risk management practices, and provide independent assurance over critical data initiatives.

Our client is a leading global organization seeking an experienced audit professional to support oversight of data governance and data risk programs. The role offers broad exposure across the business, interaction with senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to influence critical risk and control initiatives.

Description

• Lead end-to-end audits focused on Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, and Data Risk
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of data and technology controls across the organization
• Conduct risk assessments, walkthroughs, testing, and audit documentation
• Develop findings, recommendations, and audit reports for senior stakeholders
• Partner with business, technology, risk, and compliance teams throughout the audit lifecycle
• Assess data governance frameworks, data quality controls, and data management practices
• Support regulatory examinations and ongoing monitoring activities
• Review workpapers and provide guidance to less experienced team members
• Track emerging risks, industry developments, and regulatory expectations related to data
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodology and coverage across the data risk portfolio

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

A successful IT Audit, Data Governance Manager should have:

• Experience in Internal Audit, IT Audit, Data Audit, Technology Risk, or related experience
• Proven experience leading end-to-end audit engagements, including planning, testing, reporting, and issue validation
• Background within a large financial institution, consulting firm, or regulatory environment
• Strong understanding of audit methodology, risk assessment, controls testing, and control design effectiveness
• Experience auditing or assessing Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Risk, or Regulatory Reporting frameworks
• Knowledge of data lineage, metadata management, data quality controls, ETL processes, and data lifecycle management
• Familiarity with modern data architectures, including cloud data environments and data warehouses
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and present audit findings effectively
• Demonstrated leadership experience mentoring team members and managing multiple priorities

Preferred

• CISA, CDMP, CIA, CPA, or similar certification
• Experience with SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, or other data analytics tools
• Exposure to data-driven auditing, KRIs, KPIs, and dashboard reporting

Job Offer

• Opportunity to lead enterprise-wide Data Governance and Data Risk audits
• High visibility role with exposure to senior leadership and key stakeholders
• Broad exposure to complex data, technology, and regulatory risk initiatives
• Collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Competitive compensation, bonus, and benefits package
• Clear career growth opportunities within a global organization
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Opportunity to influence and strengthen critical risk and control frameworks

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.