Lead Technology Risk Analyst (IT Audit) - remote

Stryker; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a Lead Technology Risk Analyst within the Assurance and Risk Advisory (ARA) function. You will lead technology-focused internal audits, assess IT general controls, automate testing, and test key ERP reports across platforms.

The role emphasizes IT risk and SOX compliance with guidance from AICPA/PCAOB standards. You will guide audit workstreams, provide technical support, and deliver actionable remediation recommendations while advancing audit methodologies and tools across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in information systems, computer science, accounting, finance or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, CPA or equivalent are preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in management consulting or multi-national corporations.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology-focused internal audits evaluating design and effectiveness of controls addressing technology and financial risks.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and risks; provide value-added recommendations.
• Coordinate and oversee audit workstreams; coach junior staff; ensure objectives and timelines are met.
• Utilize data analytics, audit technologies, and security tools to enhance testing and risk coverage.
• Prepare clear audit documentation and reports with observations, root causes and remediation actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies and tools.

Skills

Technology risk acumen

Data analytics

Internal audit principles

SOX/compliance knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems / computer science / accounting / finance

CISA / CIA / CPA or equivalent certification

Tools

SAP S/4 audit experience

Job description

Why ARA at Stryker?

Our team is growing, and we are seeking someone with technology risk acumen. Are you interested in driving improvements in risk management, controls, and governance processes? As a member of our Assurance and Risk Advisory (ARA) function, you will play an integral role in bringing value to the business to help the organization achieve its strategic objectives. You will have the chance to work with a dynamic and global team that supports the organization’s strategy through customer focus and innovation.

Why ARA at Stryker?

Our team is growing, and we are seeking someone with technology risk acumen. Are you interested in driving improvements in risk management, controls, and governance processes? As a member of our Assurance and Risk Advisory (ARA) function, you will play an integral role in bringing value to the business to help the organization achieve its strategic objectives. You will have the chance to work with a dynamic and global team that supports the organization’s strategy through customer focus and innovation.

As the Lead Technology Risk Analyst, you will be responsible for leading and executing technology-focused internal audit and risk advisory engagements, including integrated audits with a strong emphasis on IT risk and SOX compliance. This individual serves as a subject matter expert in the assessment and testing of IT general controls (ITGCs), automated controls (ITACs), and key reports across multiple ERP platforms and enterprise applications. The role requires deep expertise in internal control frameworks, and audit methodologies, as well as a strong understanding of financial reporting risks and technology-enabled business processes. The Lead Technology Risk Analyst applies internal audit principles and practices aligned with AICPA and PCAOB guidance / standards to identify risks, evaluate control design and operating effectiveness, and provide actionable recommendations that strengthen the organization’s control environment.

What You Will Do

• Lead the execution of technology-focused internal audits, evaluating the design and effectiveness of controls that address key technology and financial risks.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and risk exposures, developing practical and value-added recommendations that strengthen the organization’s risk and control environment.
• Coordinate and oversee audit workstreams, providing direction, coaching, and technical support to senior analysts / analysts while helping ensure audit objectives, timelines, and quality expectations are achieved.
• Utilize data analytics, audit technologies, and security tools to enhance testing procedures, expand risk coverage, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of audit activities.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported audit documentation and reports that communicate observations, risk implications, root causes, and actionable remediation recommendations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, templates, and testing approaches while helping to advance the technical capabilities of the broader Assurance and Risk Advisory team.

What You Need

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, accounting, finance, or a related field
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in, management consulting, and/or complex, matrixed global corporations
• In-depth multi-ERP, IT infrastructure, and cloud solution technical expertise
• SAP S/4 audit experience
• Significant experience supporting business process audit teams testing automated controls and key reports
• Strong understanding of internal audit principles, methodologies, and professional standards

Preferred:

• Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or other relevant certifications
• MedTech or other regulated-industry experience

Posted Date: 09/29/2026 This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.

United States of America Pay Ranges

• USN: $77,700 - $129,500 USD Annual
• US5: $81,600 - $136,000 USD Annual
• US10: $85,500 - $142,500 USD Annual
• US15: $89,400 - $148,900 USD Annual
• US20: $93,200 - $155,400 USD Annual
• US30: $101,000 - $168,400 USD Annual

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Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.

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