Senior IT Auditor Specialist

Allspring Global Investments; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Allspring Global Investments is seeking a Senior IT Auditor Specialist in Charlotte, NC, to work with the Head of Internal Audit IT & Analytics. You will drive risk-based IT audits, develop audit programs, and clearly document results per IIA standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration across risk, compliance, and business teams in a hybrid office model, with a focus on control culture and remediation tracking. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based IT audits covering IT general controls, application controls, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and tech processes supporting investments and fund ops.
• Assess design and operating effectiveness of controls across front-, middle-, back-office systems.
• Evaluate risks related to cloud platforms, data management, automation, and third-party/vendor risk.

Job description

Overview

As a Senior IT Auditor Specialist at Allspring Global Investments, you will have the unique opportunity to work closely with our Head of Internal Audit IT & Analytics. In this role, you will be responsible for fostering a collaborative environment that promotes timely communication and strong cooperation between the business and independent risk and compliance teams. You will play a crucial role in enhancing our risk and control culture and implementing sound control management practices.

We currently operate in a hybrid working model, whereby you will be required to work in-office 4 days per week.

Location(s): Charlotte, NC

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk based IT audits covering IT general controls, application controls, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and technology processes supporting investment and fund operations.
• Assess design and operating effectiveness of controls across systems supporting front-, middle-, and back-office operations.
• Evaluate technology risks related to cloud platforms, data management, automation, and third party/vendor relationships, and provide pragmatic recommendations.
• Develop detailed audit work programs, perform walkthroughs, test controls, and clearly document audit results in accordance with IIA standards.
• Communicate audit findings, risk implications, and recommendations to senior management in a clear, concise, and actionable manner.
• Monitor and track remediation of audit issues, validating corrective actions and reporting status to leadership as appropriate.
• Collaborate with business, technology, risk, compliance, and external stakeholders within a highly matrixed organization.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the IT audit methodology, tools, and use of data analytics or automation where appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with senior leaders across Allspring to develop and implement effective company control strategies.
• Build professional and credible relationships with various functional areas within the business.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT audit, technology risk, or internal controls, preferably within asset management, financial services, or investment management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field
• Professional certification(s) required (e.g., CISA, CIA, CISSP).
• Experience working with data and analytics, including the ability to analyze, interpret, and derive insights to support business decisions.
• Strong knowledge of IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, SDLC, change management, access controls, and infrastructure controls across on prem and cloud environments.
• Deep or expert knowledge in auditing systems and processes supporting investment operations, portfolio management, trading, valuation, fund accounting, and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to assess risks associated with emerging technologies, including cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), data analytics, automation, and third party/vendor risk.
• Hands-on familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks relevant to asset management (e.g., SOX, SOC 1/2, SEC regulations, NIST, COBIT, ISO 27001).
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and time management skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and consistently deliver results to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Strong project management, analytical, and judgment skills, with the ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and lead audit engagements end to end.
• Remain in stationary position for prolonged periods of time
• Operate computer programs and software
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats
• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or public)
• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruption.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Internal audit experience.
• Experience using Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• Prior experience auditing asset management, investment management, private equity, or wealth management environments.
• Exposure to front ‑ , middle ‑ , and back ‑ office systems (e.g., OMS, PMS, trading platforms, fund accounting, risk, valuation).
• Experience supporting SOX, SOC 1/SOC 2 reliance, or regulatory examinations (e.g., SEC, FINRA) within a financial services environment.
• Proficiency in data/predictive analytics, continuous auditing techniques, audit automation or visualization tools (e.g., ACL, Python, Power BI, SQL).
• Experience evaluating cybersecurity, cloud security, or technology risk management programs in mature control environments.
• Background in public accounting, internal audit, or consulting (Big 4 or comparable), with demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders and complex audits.

Please note

This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in The United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Compensation

Base Pay Range: $150,000 - $195,000

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary bonus programs, or other annual or non-annual incentive or sales plans.)

Disclosure

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status