IT Auditor

Oliver James Group; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Oliver James Group partners with a leading financial services organization to recruit an experienced IT Auditor to join its Internal Audit team in Des Moines, IA. This role offers hybrid work with four days in the office and opportunities to lead end-to-end technology audits across IT operations, cybersecurity, integrated audits, SOX, and emerging technology.

You will collaborate with stakeholders from technical teams to executive leadership, develop audit programs, and communicate complex

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT Audit or relevant information technology experience.
• Hands-on experience executing IT audits and evaluating technology controls.
• CISA, CISSP, or another relevant certification preferred; candidates willing to pursue certification will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Execute and lead end-to-end IT audit engagements, including planning, risk assessment, testing, documentation, reporting, and issue remediation.
• Develop and execute audit programs covering information systems, technology processes, and related controls.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of IT controls and assess compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform audits across IT infrastructure, applications, operating systems, cybersecurity, and technology operations.
• Support integrated audits and SOX IT controls testing alongside broader Internal Audit team members.
• Partner with technical teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership throughout the audit lifecycle.
• Communicate audit findings and complex technology risks clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Independently manage assigned audit work while supporting larger engagements led by others.
• Utilize data analytics to support audit testing, risk identification, and audit effectiveness.
• Support audits across emerging technology areas, including AI governance and evolving technology risks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across the Internal Audit function and broader technology risk environment.

Skills

IT Audit

Data Analytics

Cybersecurity

SOX

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Business / Accounting

Job description

We are partnered with a leading financial services organization seeking an experienced IT Auditor to join its Internal Audit team. This individual will support and lead end-to-end technology audits across a broad range of areas, including IT operations, cybersecurity, integrated audits, SOX, and emerging technology..

The role offers significant exposure across the organization, with the opportunity to work directly with stakeholders ranging from technical teams through executive leadership. The successful candidate will join a collaborative Internal Audit structure where they will both support broader engagements and take ownership of audits independently as they develop within the team.

This position is based in Des Moines, IA and follows a hybrid schedule with 4 days per week in the office. Relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities

• Execute and lead end-to-end IT audit engagements, including planning, risk assessment, testing, documentation, reporting, and issue remediation
• Develop and execute audit programs covering information systems, technology processes, and related controls
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of IT controls and assess compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures
• Perform audits across IT infrastructure, applications, operating systems, cybersecurity, and technology operations
• Support integrated audits and SOX IT controls testing alongside broader Internal Audit team members
• Partner with technical teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership throughout the audit lifecycle
• Communicate audit findings and complex technology risks clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Independently manage assigned audit work while also supporting larger engagements led by other members of the team
• Utilize data analytics to support audit testing, risk identification, and audit effectiveness
• Support audits across emerging technology areas, including AI governance and evolving technology risks
• Contribute to continuous improvement across the Internal Audit function and broader technology risk environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Accounting, or a related field required
• 5+ years of IT Audit or relevant information technology experience
• Hands-on experience executing IT audits and evaluating technology controls
• Strong understanding of IT operations, operating systems, applications, infrastructure, and related control environments
• Experience with IT audit, cybersecurity audit, integrated audit, and/or SOX IT controls preferred
• Experience within financial services or another regulated industry preferred
• Big 4 or public accounting experience welcomed
• Exposure to data analytics, scripting, or coding beneficial
• Exposure to AI, AI governance, or emerging technology risk beneficial
• CISA, CISSP, or another relevant professional certification preferred; candidates willing to pursue certification will also be considered
• Strong critical-thinking skills with the ability to navigate complex technology and control environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and complete engagements within established timelines
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder and not require current or future employer sponsorship