IT Auditor

Oliver James Associates Ltd.; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Oliver James Associates Ltd. partners with a leading financial services organization to hire an IT Auditor based in Des Moines, IA.

The role leads end-to-end technology audits, covering IT operations, cybersecurity, SOX, and emerging tech, with scope to impact the enterprise and interact with executives. The successful candidate will join a collaborative Internal Audit structure, working both independently and as part of the team, with strong stakeholder engagement and opportunities to grow

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IT audit engagements across planning, testing, reporting, and remediation.
• Develop and execute audit programs covering information systems and technology processes.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of IT controls and assess compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform audits across IT infrastructure, applications, operating systems, cybersecurity, and tech operations.
• Support 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 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 Internal Audit and broader technology risk environment.

Skills

IT audit experience

Data analytics

Communication skills

Independent work

Risk assessment

SOX IT controls

AI governance awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

CISA

CISSP

Job description

IT Auditor

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