Director, Sr. IT Audit Manager

Janus Henderson Investors•Denver, CO

1d•$140,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Sr. IT Audit Manager executes and delivers risk-based IT audits and advisory engagements across Janus Henderson’s global business. The role carries out all phases of the audit lifecycle, from planning and risk assessment through fieldwork, reporting, issue validation, and closure. It supports assurance and advisory work across technology and information security domains, including cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, data governance, emerging technologies, IT governance, access management, change management, technology resilience, third-party technology risk, and systems development or transformation initiatives. The position maintains complete and accurate audit documentation, evaluates evidence, develops clear conclusions, and prepares well-supported findings and recommendations in accordance with IIA Standards. It monitors corrective actions, contributes to enterprise risk assessments and risk-based audit planning, and builds effective relationships across Technology, Risk, Compliance, and business functions. The role also contributes to Internal Audit quality and continuous improvement through innovation, process enhancements, data analytics, automation, and technology. It requires independent work, professional skepticism, and delivery of high-quality outcomes within agreed timelines, with timely escalation of risks, issues, or delays. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. It offers a hybrid working environment and may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. The advertised base salary range is $140,000–$150,000.

Requirements

Relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, technology risk, information security, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of internal audit principles and methodologies, including risk assessment, planning, fieldwork, reporting, and issue validation.
Strong practical knowledge of IT processes, IT general controls, information security concepts, and technology risks, with an interest in developing knowledge of emerging technologies.
Analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to identify control weaknesses, assess risks, evaluate root causes, and exercise sound professional judgment.
Ability to explain technical issues clearly, with support in assessing wider business impact.
Ability to produce clear, concise, evidence-supported audit documentation and logical conclusions.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to high-quality work.
Ability to work independently, take ownership of deliverables, manage competing priorities, and meet agreed deadlines.
Confidence to ask probing questions and apply professional skepticism.
Effective communication and stakeholder-management skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
Ability to communicate proactively and escalate risks, delays, control concerns, or quality issues in a timely manner.
Ability to work effectively across a global organization, accounting for communication preferences, cultural considerations, and time-zone differences.
Growth mindset and willingness to continuously develop knowledge of technology, financial services, internal audit, data analytics, and emerging risks.

Nice To Haves

Degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience.
CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, or another relevant professional qualification, completed or in progress, or willingness to work toward one; specialist technology qualifications such as CISSP are also welcomed.
Previous experience in financial services, asset management, a professional services firm, or consulting.
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment, form clear conclusions from available evidence, and communicate them confidently and objectively.
Experience performing audits or advisory engagements related to technology transformation, cloud adoption, cybersecurity, data governance, or emerging technologies.
Experience applying data analytics, automation, or AI-enabled techniques to improve audit effectiveness and efficiency.
Ability to communicate technical topics to non-technical stakeholders and senior management.
Experience identifying root causes.
Experience working in a global organization and engaging with stakeholders across multiple regions and cultures.
Curiosity and a continuous-improvement mindset, including willingness to challenge established approaches and explore new ways of working.

Responsibilities

Execute and deliver risk-based IT audits and advisory engagements across the global Janus Henderson business.
Execute all phases of the audit lifecycle, including planning, risk assessment, scoping, walkthroughs, control testing, data analytics, reporting, issue validation, and closure.
Support and execute assurance and advisory work across technology and information security domains, including cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, data governance, emerging technologies, IT governance, access management, change management, technology resilience, third-party technology risk, and systems development or transformation initiatives.
Maintain complete and accurate audit documentation, evaluate evidence, develop clear conclusions, and draft well-supported findings and recommendations in accordance with IIA Standards.
Monitor and validate corrective-action implementation, maintain accurate records, and escalate concerns about remediation quality, effectiveness, or timeliness.
Contribute to enterprise risk assessments, maintenance of the audit universe, and development of risk-based audit plans.
Build effective relationships across Technology, Risk, Compliance, and business functions.
Collaborate with Internal Audit colleagues and third-party providers while following established audit methodologies, quality standards, and professional practices.
Contribute to continuous improvement in Internal Audit through innovation, process enhancements, and effective use of data analytics, automation, and technology.
Manage assigned work independently and deliver high-quality outcomes within agreed timelines, proactively escalating risks, issues, or delays.
Maintain Internal Audit independence and apply professional skepticism.
Support broader Internal Audit initiatives and undertake additional responsibilities appropriate to the role.

Benefits

Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations.
Generous holiday policies.
Health and wellbeing benefits, including corporate membership to ClassPass.
Paid volunteer time.
Professional development courses and tuition or qualification reimbursement.
Maternal and paternal leave benefits and family services.
Complimentary Headspace subscription.
Employee events, networking opportunities, and social activities.
Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus award.
Pension or retirement plans and health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits.
Mentoring, leadership development programs, regular training, career development services, and continuing education courses.