IT Audit Specialist – Tech & Security Controls

Wintrust Financial Corporation; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

FSA

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Transportation Benefits

Commuting Benefits

Banking Benefits

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Wintrust is looking for a highly self-motivated IT Internal Audit professional to join the IT Internal Audit team in Rosemont, IL. You will assist with audit testing activities across technology, information security, and digital channels, participating in engagements that drive risk mitigation and process improvement.

Responsibilities include executing tests per IIA standards, documenting narratives, and communicating findings clearly to audit leadership, clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 1.5 to 3 years of relevant audit experience in public accounting or internal audit; entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of internal audit processes (sampling, testing, walkthroughs) and work paper documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with auditing software (TeamMate+) a plus
• A relevant certification (CIA, CPA, or CFE) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute testing according to department and IIA standards, producing clear, concise documentation that aligns with test objectives.
• Participate in process walkthroughs and document narratives and conclusions when requested.
• Contribute to a cooperative, team-oriented culture and assist other project teams as needed.
• Develop positive working relationships and communicate with audit leadership, clients, and key stakeholders.
• Apply analytical skills to review information, assess audit results, and evaluate controls.
• Prepare clear audit findings and recommendations for management review.
• Represent Wintrust and internal audit on events and projects when asked.

Skills

Audit testing

Process walkthroughs

Documentation

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

Audit findings

Representation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business/Finance

CIA/CPA/CFE certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

TeamMate+

Job description

Wintrust is looking for a highly self-motivated IT Internal Audit professional to join the IT Internal Audit team in Rosemont, IL. You will assist with audit testing activities across technology, information security, and digital channels, participating in engagements that drive risk mitigation and process improvement.

Responsibilities include executing tests per IIA standards, documenting narratives, and communicating findings clearly to audit leadership, clients and stakeholders.