Associate, Internal Audit - Technology
About The Position
Join our team as an Associate Technology Auditor, where you will play a pivotal role in assessing and enhancing the Technology and Information Security controls within our financial services environment. This position offers the opportunity to dive deep across technology and security domains, validating our systems meet central bank attestation requirements and adhere to industry best practices. Ideal candidates will have experience in financial services, banking, or financial market infrastructure, or come with a fresh perspective from a technology degree. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive audits to evaluate the effectiveness of our technology and security controls, identifying areas for improvement and collaborating with stakeholders to implement robust solutions. You will be responsible for not only operational assessments but also for aligning strategic and governance initiatives with our organizational goals including Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, and Continuous Auditing. Your insights will support risk management objectives and contribute to the overall safety and security of our firm. As an Associate Technology Auditor, you will work alongside seasoned professionals, gaining exposure to a dynamic range of projects and technologies. Your analytical skills and attention to detail will be essential in delivering thorough audit reports, facilitating informed decision-making, and driving forward the continual enhancement of our technology services. Embrace this opportunity to grow your career in an innovative and supportive environment.
Requirements
- Prior audit, risk, compliance, technology, payments or financial-services experience.
- Familiarity with technology, security, and resilience controls.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- Bachelor’s degree or expected completion of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity or related field.
- 2+ years of relevant industry or auditing experience.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with Central Bank and/or payment-system control assessments and attestations is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Support the independent validation of Central Bank and payment-system control assessments and attestations, i.e. FedLine, CHAPS, ECB TARGET, SNB.
- Review and map applicable requirements against CLS policies, procedures, standards, and internal controls.
- Support planning, status tracking and reporting activities, including maintaining evidence request lists and monitoring work completion.
- Execute walkthroughs, testing and other audit procedures under supervision, escalating exceptions or unclear evidence promptly.
- Execute control tests in accordance with approved test plans, Internal Audit methodology, and defined regulatory requirements.
- Prepare accurate and complete audit workpapers that clearly describe the procedures performed, evidence reviewed, results and conclusion.
- Assist in evaluating identified exceptions, compensating controls, and impact of potential issues.
- Assist with follow-up and validation of management actions arising from audit, regulatory or attestation-related findings.
- Contribute to broader Technology audit assignments, including testing of general technology, resilience, and security-related controls.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with peers across the organization.
- Communicate questions and preliminary observations in a timely and constructive manner.
- Promptly escalate concerns and delays to the line manager.
- Proactively maintain knowledge, skills and disciplines, with on-going professional development.
- Maintain the professional standard of the Internal Audit function and work within its agreed Terms of Reference and IIA standards/guidelines, Charter and Mandate.
Benefits
- 401(k) match
- Holiday - UK/Asia: 25 holiday days and 3 ‘life days’ (in addition to bank holidays). US: 23 holiday days.
- 2 paid volunteer days
- Generous parental leave policies
- Parental transition coaching programmes and support services.
- Wellbeing and mental health support resources
- Employee Networks (including our Women’s Forum, Black Employee Network and Pride Network)
- Hybrid working
- Active support of flexible working for all employees where possible.
- Monthly ‘Heads Down Days’ with no meetings across the whole company.
- Generous non-contributory pension provision for UK/Asia employees
- Private medical insurance
- Dental coverage
- Social events
- Annual flu vaccinations.
- Discounts and savings and cashback across a wide range of categories including health and retail for UK employees.
- Discounted Gym membership – Complete Body Gym Discount/Sweat equity program for US employees.
- Access to Discover – our comprehensive learning platform with 1000+ courses from LinkedIn Learning.
- Access to frequent development sessions on a number of topics to help you be successful and develop your career at CLS.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
