IT Senior Auditor

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard's Internal Audit and SOX team seeks an IT Internal Auditor for the Global Technology Audit Services (GTAS) group. You will conduct risk-based audits and provide consulting on IT controls across diverse platforms, influencing leadership to strengthen the control environment.

Based in Malvern, PA, the role is hybrid, offering close collaboration with technology and audit stakeholders while expanding your IT risk and controls expertise within a supportive, mission-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Minimum of three years in IT audit, IT risk, or IT controls.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with multiple responsibilities.
• Data analytics literacy to extract actionable insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication and willingness to assist beyond assignments.
• Hybrid position requiring proximity to Malvern, PA office.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk-based IT audits and consulting engagements including testing and reporting.
• Communicate progress and results to management; identify opportunities to strengthen controls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across divisions to evaluate risk and controls.
• Develop process/control narratives, narratives, flowcharts, and test documentation.
• Mentor junior auditors on audit processes and methodology.
• Participate in special projects and department initiatives.

Skills

Data analytics

Written communication

Verbal communication

IT risk

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Vanguard's Internal Audit and SOX department has an exciting opportunity for an IT Internal Auditor on our Global Technology Audit Services (GTAS) Team.

In this role, you will complete risk‑based audit and consulting engagements to evaluate management's internal controls and influence senior levels of management to take action to improve the control environment. You will collaborate with stakeholder groups across divisions and be instrumental in completing the audit coverage strategy for technology risks and controls for a variety of IT platforms and functions. You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with audit and technology leaders while continuing to grow your technology acumen.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex work for risk-based audits and consulting engagements (including research, evaluation and analysis, testing and reporting) on topics related to risk, governance, process, technology, controls, and operating practices of assigned engagements.
• Communicate with various levels of management (department and client) to discuss engagement progress and results. Identify opportunities to strengthen processes and controls for related remediation efforts. Effectively build relationships with process owners and management.
• Participate in client discussions throughout the engagement and execute audit and consulting work, including assessment of risk and effectiveness of controls based on relevant knowledge and experience. Encourage healthy debate and collaboration among the audit team.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality internal work papers and client facing deliverables such as process/control narratives, flowcharts, testing documentation, conclusions, recommendations and audit report findings to be shared with the audit team and clients. Apply relevant industry acumen including best practices, established standards, and global impact considerations in order to provide recommendations to IT management.
• Act as a mentor to less experienced auditors by coaching on internal audit processes and methodology as well as business lines and supporting technology.
• Participate in special projects and department initiatives, as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Minimum of three years in related industry with a minimum of 1-2 years of IT operational/internal audit, IT risk, or IT controls experience required.
• Proven ability to function in fast paced, ambiguous environment working with multiple and diverse responsibilities.
• Data analytics literacy, with the ability to apply analytical techniques to extract actionable insights and drive informed decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication and a willingness to assist in areas outside of direct assignments when necessary.
• Hybrid position requiring proximity to Malvern, PA office.

Preferred Qualifications

• IT degree or concentration preferred.
• Professional certification or advanced degree (e.g., MBA, CPA, CIA, CISA).
• AWS Cloud Practitioner.

Note: This is a hybrid position that requires a regular on-site presence in Malvern, PA.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission. To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.