IT Audit Manager - Data Governance & Risk Leader

Cyperus Group LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyperus Group LLC, a leading global financial services firm, is seeking an IT Audit Manager to join its Internal Audit team with a focus on Data Governance and Data Risk Management.

The role offers an opportunity to lead risk-based audit engagements across complex technology and business environments, evaluating the effectiveness of data governance frameworks, data quality controls, data architecture, metadata management and enterprise data management practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of IT audit experience, preferably in Big 4 or G-SIB.
• Proficient in IT risk, internal controls, and data governance.
• Knowledge of data management frameworks: quality, architecture, metadata, lifecycle.
• Experience evaluating technology controls related to data integrity and regulatory reporting.
• Ability to lead multiple engagements, mentor teams and communicate with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, project management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify risks and provide actionable remediation recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IT audit engagements, including planning, risk assessments, scope, testing, reporting and remediation monitoring.
• Evaluate controls related to data governance, data quality, architecture, metadata management, lifecycle and data risk.
• Assess data-related risks involving movement, retention, reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct walkthroughs, review documentation and develop testing procedures to identify deficiencies.
• Prepare audit findings, communicate results to senior stakeholders and provide recommendations.
• Oversee validation of management action plans and remediation.
• Monitor emerging tech risks, regulatory developments and industry trends in data management.
• Collaborate with tech, risk, compliance and business teams to improve governance practices.
• Supervise and mentor audit team members on methodology, testing and documentation.
• Leverage data analytics, KRIs, KPIs and reporting tools to identify risks and trends.

Skills

IT audit

Data governance

Data risk mgmt

Team leadership

Stakeholder comms

Job description

Cyperus Group LLC, a leading global financial services firm, is seeking an IT Audit Manager to join its Internal Audit team with a focus on Data Governance and Data Risk Management.

The role offers an opportunity to lead risk-based audit engagements across complex technology and business environments, evaluating the effectiveness of data governance frameworks, data quality controls, data architecture, metadata management and enterprise data management practices.