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Senior Information Technology Audit Manager

Barclay Simpson US – New York, NY

$155,000 – $180,000 a year

Barclay Simpson are working with an exciting global financial services organization who, after a period of strong performance, are seeking to build out their Tech Audit function. Due to this growth, the Tech Audit Manager will have the opportunity to immediately manage and lead a team, whilst in time growing this division further.

Working closely with senior management, the successful candidate will provide risk-based audit coverage and give independent feedback on the full tech audit process. Tasked with the development of junior team members, process improvement and audit execution, there is a high level of determination and flexibility needed to succeed.

Successful candidates will possess:

5+ years’ tech audit experience gained in a complex financial services environment such as an investment bank, and / or relevant arm of a public accounting firm
BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT or relevant
Strong track record of leading teams and projects in addition to mentoring more junior members of staff
Excellent understanding of application & infrastructure audits
Relevant qualifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM

Senior Audit Manager – Technology

Brighthouse Financial – Charlotte, NC 28277 (Piper Glen Estates area)

Brighthouse Financial is on a mission to help people achieve financial security. As one of the largest providers of annuities and life insurance in the U.S., we specialize in products designed to help people protect what they’ve earned and ensure it lasts. We are built on a foundation of experience and knowledge, which allows us to keep our promises and provide the value they deserve.At Brighthouse Financial, we’re fostering a culture where diverse backgrounds and experiences are celebrated, and different ideas are heard and respected. We believe that by creating an inclusive workplace, we’re better able to attract and retain our talent, provide valuable solutions that meet the needs of our advisors and their clients, and deliver on our mission of helping more people achieve financial security. We’re se eking passionate, high-performing team member to join us. Sound like you? Read on.

How This Role Contributes to Brighthouse Financial:

Brighthouse Financial Internal Audit focuses on risks that could impact achieving the Brighthouse mission and on adding value with sound business advice.

Brighthouse Financial Internal Audit Senior Managers (IA Senior Managers) report to the Internal Audit Leaders. IA Senior Managers are responsible for designing and executing end-to-end risk coverage for specific risks. They will own the day to day execution of their assigned audits to ensure appropriate risk coverage and documentation to support our opinion. Our people must have the credibility to stand behind those opinions and drive change when necessary to achieve appropriate risk mitigation. They must be willing to wear multiple hats by developing broad business skills through rotational roles, including insurance business, finance, technology and data skills. They need deep skills in their primary area of expertise. They must drive quality in all assurance work through tenacious training, review, feedback and holding team members accountable.

This IA Senior Manager is responsible for the risk coverage and data driven audit approach associated with Brighthouse’s information technology environment. This role is primarily responsible to:

Perform risk assessments and execute assurance work
Manage pre-implementation reviews for various system implementations
Coordinate with the Financial Controls Department on the execution of the enterprise SOX program

While this Senior Manager will primarily be responsible for conducting audits of Brighthouse’s information technology environment, they must also be willing to expand their auditing skills by learning areas outside of IT such as Finance, Operations, and Risk Management. They should have an interest in developing their business knowledge as well as using data and analytics to focus on risk.

Key Responsibilities:

Live Brighthouse culture and employ inspiring leadership qualities that result in motivated teams
Collaborate on developing this new audit department, including the mission, risk and audit methodology, audit process, audit reports, quality assurance, auditing and risk technology, Audit Committee and senior management reporting.
Perform risk assessments, defining audit plans in a collaborative team environment putting the team’s best interest over individual interest.
Work closely with Audit Leaders to develop the scope and audit approach to ensure we focus on the right risks and hold the business accountable to mitigate risk in alignment with the Brighthouse risk appetite.
Drive consistency and quality in audit execution and reporting through thorough reviews, personal feedback, debrief sessions and holding team members accountable.
Build relationships with business leaders, define value to them, and aim to deliver that value.
Provide subject matter expertise in technology risk identification and mitigation, including process design and controls

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred.
8+ years of Internal Audit experience, specializing in technology risk and controls; Big 4 public accounting experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of IT general controls, operating system and database platforms, IT governance processes, IT Risk Management’s assessment processes, Third Party Risk, IT application control concepts, and integrated auditing.
Experience in performing pre-implementation reviews
Strong familiarity with appropriate business processes and transactions
Excellent relationship management and consultative work style
Very Strong written and verbal communications skills, including presenting, listening and interviewing skills
Strong project management skills
Certified as, or working towards, a CIA, CPA, CISA or FLMI designation

Internal Audit – Technology Risk – Senior Consultant

Deloitte

A truly effective internal auditing capability is an essential dimension of any organization’s risk management structure. Deloitte’s Risk and Financial Advisory Internal Audit aspires to be the leading practice who helps our clients transform Internal Audit to be aligned to the key risks and strategies of their organization.

Work you’ll do

Demonstrate understanding of business processes, internal control risk management, IT controls, and related regulatory and compliance standards
Perform internal audit assurance activities (internal audits over financial, operational, compliance, IT, SOX and QARs), consult with engagement leadership and clients on strategic plans and other business matters, and help to anticipate emerging risks for our clients
Use problem solving and critical thinking skills to quickly identify internal control deficiencies, evaluate their risk implications, and draw the appropriate conclusions to best advise our clients
Apply a general knowledge of the technologies used to build complex IT environments
Facilitate use of technology-based tools or methodologies to review, design, and implement products and services based on client needs
Support client engagements by helping plan the audit approach and scope, preparing the audit program, determining auditing procedures, seeing the audit process through completion, and applying internal audit standards in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors
Actively participate in decision making with engagement management and seek to understand the broader impact of current decisions
Build and nurture positive working relationships with clients, by providing high quality deliverables and communications
Create internal control documentation for the engagement including narratives, process and data flows, and other supporting work papers.
Play a substantive role with project management by supporting engagement planning, economics, billing and staffing; providing regular status reports for the client, while supervising junior staff
Exercise professional skepticism, judgment and adhere to the code of ethics while on engagements

The team

Our team helps clients turn insight into foresight by exploiting technology-enabled methodologies and innovation to deliver results with more accuracy, efficiency and value. Advising clients on process efficiency, fraud detection, operational quality, internal control and regulatory compliance, we help to reveal greater insights for improved operations and decision-making today, tomorrow, and well into the future. Learn more about Deloitte’s Risk and Financial Advisory Internal Audit practice.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree (in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Accounting Information Systems or related field
3+ years of relevant work experience, with industry focus a plus
Up to 50% travel expected

Preferred:

Ability to state complex issues simply
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience with working ambiguity
Certification as CPA, CIA, CISA and/or PMP preferred

How you’ll grow

At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs at Deloitte University, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career. Explore Deloitte University, The Leadership Center.

Benefits

At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Deloitte can mean for you.

Deloitte’s culture

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our people to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them to be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and are continuously looking for new ways to maintain a culture where our people excel and lead healthy, happy lives. Learn more about Life at Deloitte.

Corporate citizenship

Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities. Learn more about Deloitte’s impact on the world.

Manager, Information Technology Audit – Data Analytics

RJS Associates, Inc. – New York, NY

This client is an industry leading global media & entertainment organization with an immediate need for an Information Technology (IT) Audit Manager. This position will play a critical role in delivering a data analytics centered approach to the global internal audit program. The Information Technology (IT) Audit Manager will use data analytics to identify risk areas and deliver audit results to Senior Management. Low travel: approximately 20% to top international locations and some domestic locations. Certification required: CISA or CISSP. Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field is required. Certification such as CISSP or CISA is required. Other information technology certifications i.e. GIAC, CEH, CCNA and MCSE are a plus. 8+ years of IT audit experience. 4+ years of public accounting or IT consulting experience preferred. You should have managed the activities of a diverse group of senior IT auditors or significant IT projects. SAP experience essential. Foreign language proficiency a plus. Media or Entertainment industry experience is also a plus. Working knowledge of: IT governance and delivery frameworks such as COBIT, ISO, NIST and ITIL. Cloud environments including SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, Architecture/Design, Automation, System Configurations, Security and Auditing. Networking, including Architecture/Design, TCP/IP protocol layers, […]

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field is required.
Certification such as CISSP or CISA is required.
Other information technology certifications i.e. GIAC, CEH, CCNA and MCSE are a plus.
8+ years of IT audit experience.
4+ years of public accounting or IT consulting experience preferred.
You should have managed the activities of a diverse group of senior IT auditors or significant IT projects.
SAP experience essential.
Foreign language proficiency a plus.
Media or Entertainment industry experience is also a plus.

Working knowledge of:

IT governance and delivery frameworks such as COBIT, ISO, NIST and ITIL.
Cloud environments including SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, Architecture/Design, Automation, System Configurations, Security and Auditing.
Networking, including Architecture/Design, TCP/IP protocol layers, Routing/Switching, Wireless networking, VLANs, Intrusion Detection/Prevention (IDS/IPS), Firewalls, DNS and VPN.
Windows operating systems and Active Directory security, including Users & Groups, Group Policy, Domain Structures, Security and Auditing.
UNIX / Linux operating system security, including Users & Groups, System Configurations, File Permissions, Privileged accounts, Password controls, Security and Auditing.
Experience with system administration, network administration/security, database administration, information security and general IT auditing tools is highly preferred.