IT Audit Senior Manager

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 provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated solutions of a large bank while staying true to the relationship-focused, personalized service of our community banking roots. We serve clients in all 50 states with more than 200 branch banking locations in Illinois, southwestern Florida, northwestern Indiana, west Michigan and southern Wisconsin and commercial banking offices in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Mich., and in key branch banking locations throughout Illinois. Our people are the heart of our business and we are proud to rank consistently as a top place to work. Wintrust is a $66 billion financial institution based in Rosemont, Illinois, and listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “WTFC.”

Why join us?

An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 12 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years) Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few Promote from within culture

Why join this team?

This position has the opportunity to interface with and have a positive impact on multiple areas of Wintrust's business We hold ourselves accountable to high standards, share wins, operate ethically, and have fun

Position Overview

Internal Audit at Wintrust Financial Corporation offers independent and objective assurance services and subject matter expertise as a trusted business partner. The Audit Senior Manager will assist Audit senior leadership in meeting the strategic objectives, mission, and vision of the Company’s value-add focused internal audit function through oversight of the completion of audit engagements and assisting in the development and execution of the internal audit plan related primarily to corporate accounting and finance activities. Team members are encouraged to think creatively, challenge current processes, build relationships, identify and evaluate emerging risks, and hold themselves and teammates accountable in a flexible and delivery driven environment. The position promotes a collaborative environment and is responsible for the coaching and development of direct reports and other staff.

What You’ll Do

Develop the annual IT/IS audit plan, including the annual risk assessment, in collaboration with Internal Audit senior leadership. Manage a portfolio of assigned audits and related activities, including staffing, scheduling, and coordination with client to ensure the timely completion of the plan. Develop audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives. Manage and monitor the progress of the audit engagement, prioritize the workload of the audit team, and identify Escalate to manager any necessary changes to the audit as the engagement progresses. Ensure audit engagement quality, including adherence to International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA Standards) and Internal Audit Department policies and standards. Draft complete audit reports that clearly and concisely describe issues identified with minimal oversight and present findings of audit work during quarter to local bank Audit Committees. Maintain an awareness of organizational, procedural, and technological changes that have occurred or will occur within the audit entity under review. Assists in training and developing junior audit team members, including ongoing coaching and feedback to direct reports.

Qualifications

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Information Technology, Information Security, Operations and Information Management, Business Administration or related field of study. Minimum of 7 to 10 years of relevant audit experience in public accounting and/or internal auditing. Applied knowledge of audit methodologies, risk-based auditing techniques; IIA’s Global IA Standards, Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, etc. One relevant certification (CPA, CIA, CISA). Experience utilizing computer-assisted audit tools and techniques (e.g. ACL, IDEA, etc.) and internal audit management software (TeamMate) desired.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment
• Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Transportation and Commuting Benefits
• Banking Benefits
• Pet Insurance Compensation

The estimated salary range for this role is $141,000.00 - $190,000.00, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience.

#LI-Hybrid #LI-JB1 From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To build a company that reflects the communities we serve, we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services, delivering the sophisticated solutions of a large bank through a relationship-focused approach built from our community banking roots. Wintrust may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. Wintrust complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, and its policy may be found here Click here for Equal Opportunities.