VP IT Audit Manager - AI-Driven Cyber & Risk Leadership

Smith Arnold Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Nice work-life balance

Learning and growth opportunities

Job summary

Smith Arnold Partners in New York seeks a Technology Audit leader at VP level to shape IT Audit, collaborate with senior leadership, and drive AI-enabled audit capabilities across the organization.

The VP IT Audit Manager will lead audits across cybersecurity, infrastructure, applications, and regulatory compliance, assess risks, and present findings while partnering with stakeholders to strengthen the control environment.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of IT Audit experience within financial services and/or Big 4 public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of IT controls, cybersecurity, infrastructure, systems development, change management, and technology risk.
• Experience with frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, ITIL, FFIEC, ISO 27001/27002 and related guidance.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CISM, CIA, or equivalent are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute IT and cybersecurity audits across infrastructure, applications, technology operations, and regulatory compliance.
• Assess risks, evaluate controls, identify root causes, and provide practical recommendations to strengthen the control environment.
• Participate in risk assessments, audit planning, and development of a risk-based audit program.
• Prepare and present audit findings to management and serve as a trusted advisor on technology risk and controls.
• Monitor emerging technology, cybersecurity, and regulatory developments impacting the organization.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business while maintaining audit independence and objectivity.

Skills

IT Audit experience

Cybersecurity

IT controls

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Technology

Tools

NIST

COBIT

ISO 27001/27002

Job description

Smith Arnold Partners in New York seeks a Technology Audit leader at VP level to shape IT Audit, collaborate with senior leadership, and drive AI-enabled audit capabilities across the organization.

The VP IT Audit Manager will lead audits across cybersecurity, infrastructure, applications, and regulatory compliance, assess risks, and present findings while partnering with stakeholders to strengthen the control environment.