Senior Audit Manager - IT Audit

INSPYR Solutions; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

INSPYR Solutions in Dallas, TX seeks a Senior Audit Manager to lead technology-focused internal audits across Cybersecurity, IT Infrastructure, and governance in a large financial services environment. You will advise tech and business leadership, identify control weaknesses, and propose practical improvements.

The role requires 7+ years in IT audit with banking experience, Big4 background preferred, and strong leadership to guide Audit Managers and Auditors.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of IT audit, technology risk, cybersecurity, or related experience.
• Strong banking or financial services background.
• Big 4 accounting, audit, or advisory experience with financial services preferred.
• Extensive IT Audit and General IT Controls (GITCs) experience.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, infrastructure, networks, cloud security, disaster recovery, privacy, digital technologies, and application controls.
• Proven experience leading complex audits end-to-end.
• Strong understanding of risk-based auditing methodologies, internal controls, governance.
• Experience assessing technology environments against regulatory/industry requirements.
• Strong analytical capabilities with data analytics/visualization.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong people leadership to coach, develop, and motivate audit professionals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to convey complex risks to varied stakeholders.
• Executive presence with experience presenting findings to senior leaders.
• Strong relationship-management skills and stakeholder challenging ability.
• Comfort with ambiguity and emerging technology risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology audit engagements from planning through reporting and remediation.
• Act as Officer in Charge (OIC) for audits and Audit Principal for simple-to-moderate engagements.
• Audit Cybersecurity, IT Infrastructure, Networks, GITCs, cloud environments, and privacy.
• Assess design and operating effectiveness of technology controls.
• Develop risk-based audit approaches based on technology and business understanding.
• Identify control weaknesses, root causes, and develop remediation recommendations.
• Present findings to technology and business leadership.
• Monitor remediation and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Review audit workpapers and ensure quality of conclusions.
• Collaborate with other audit teams on cross-functional engagements.
• Build relationships with technology leaders, business stakeholders, and regulators.
• Monitor regulatory and industry changes to identify emerging risks.
• Leverage data analytics/visualization for testing and reporting.
• Lead multiple audits and manage changing priorities.
• Coach and develop Audit Managers/Auditors.
• Ensure compliance with IIA Code of Ethics.

Skills

IT audit

Cybersecurity

GITCs

Leadership

Financial services

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Communication

Risk-based auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/IT/Cybersecurity/Accounting

CISA certification

CISSP

CISM

CIA

Job description

Title: Senior Audit Manager - IT Audit

Location: Dallas, TX - Hybrid onsite 3-4 days per week

Duration: Full Time

Compensation: $150k-$180k

Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Audit Manager to lead and execute technology-focused internal audit activities across Cybersecurity, IT Infrastructure, and broader technology risk areas within a large, complex financial services environment. As part of the Third Line of Defense, Internal Audit provides independent and objective assurance over the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to technology and business leadership, identifying control weaknesses, evaluating emerging risks, and developing practical recommendations that strengthen the organization's overall risk posture. The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of IT audit expertise, financial services experience, cybersecurity and infrastructure knowledge, and people leadership. Big 4 accounting or advisory experience combined with banking or financial services experience is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technology audit engagements from initial planning and risk assessment through execution, reporting, and issue follow‑up.
• Serve as the Officer in Charge (OIC) for assigned audits and may act as Audit Principal for low to moderately complex engagements.
• Perform audits across Cybersecurity, IT Infrastructure, Networks, IT Applications, General IT Controls (GITCs), cloud environments, disaster recovery, privacy, and digital technologies.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of technology controls, including general IT controls and automated application controls.
• Develop risk‑based audit approaches based on a thorough understanding of technology environments, business processes, regulatory requirements, and associated risks.
• Identify control weaknesses, determine root causes, assess business impact, and develop recommendations that address underlying risks.
• Prepare and present audit findings and recommendations to technology and business leadership.
• Monitor remediation efforts and follow up with stakeholders to ensure corrective actions are completed appropriately.
• Review audit workpapers and ensure findings, supporting documentation, conclusions, and recommendations meet internal audit and professional standards.
• Partner with other audit teams on cross‑functional and enterprise‑wide audit engagements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with technology leaders, business stakeholders, external parties, and regulators.
• Monitor changes in technology, cybersecurity threats, regulatory requirements, and industry trends to identify emerging risks that could impact the audit plan.
• Leverage data analytics and visualization tools to strengthen audit testing, risk identification, and reporting.
• Lead multiple audit projects simultaneously while managing changing priorities and deadlines.
• Manage, coach, and develop Audit Managers and/or Auditors while fostering a high‑performance and collaborative team environment.
• Ensure audit activities comply with organizational standards, applicable regulatory requirements, and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Code of Ethics.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 7+ years of relevant IT audit, technology risk, cybersecurity, or related experience.
• Strong background within banking or financial services.
• Big 4 accounting, audit, or advisory experience combined with financial services experience is highly preferred.
• Extensive experience with IT Audit and General IT Controls (GITCs).
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, infrastructure, networks, cloud security, disaster recovery, privacy, digital technologies, and application controls.
• Proven experience independently leading complex audit engagements from planning through final reporting and remediation follow‑up.
• Strong understanding of risk‑based auditing methodologies, internal controls, risk management, and governance.
• Experience assessing technology environments against applicable regulatory and industry requirements.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including experience leveraging data analytics or visualization tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Strong people leadership experience with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate audit professionals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical risks to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong executive presence with experience leading meetings and presenting audit findings to senior business and technology leaders.
• Strong relationship‑management skills and the ability to effectively challenge stakeholders while maintaining productive partnerships.
• Comfortable operating in environments with ambiguity, changing priorities, and emerging technology risks.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Accounting, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• CISA certification strongly preferred.
• Additional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CIA, or similar technology/audit credentials are highly valued.

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients’ business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

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