Experienced Auditor - Global Assurance

CME Group • Chicago, IL

2d • $70,000 - $116,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Experienced Auditor, you will be part of Global Assurance’s (GA) internal audit team working with a Senior Director, Audit Manager, and two or three auditors to perform six to eight audits annually, often concurrently, in various CME Group process areas. Your professional skepticism and ability to efficiently understand and deconstruct processes will allow you to identify and assess risk. You will use your strong oral and written communication skills to professionally conduct interviews with our business partners and clearly and accurately document results of your tests. You will present the results of your testing with your team to draw conclusions on the overall level of risk within the scope area, the root cause(s), and potential solutions to reduce the risk. In addition to performing audits, you will have the opportunity to participate in continuous improvement projects to improve the overall efficiency and quality of department activities and deliverables. During your time in GA, you will be provided opportunities to build your audit knowledge with the goal of obtaining an audit certification within two years of joining.

Requirements

• Minimum one year of experience conducting internal or external audits.
• Bachelor's degree with significant coursework in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or other relevant areas.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace applications or similar (e.g., Smartsheets) and GRC systems (e.g., Archer) or similar electronic workpaper management tool.
• Experience with data analytics, including visualization and scripting tools (e.g., Tableau, QlikView, Business Objects or SQL, Python).
• Familiarity with Generative AI platforms for data extraction, document summarization, and audit program development.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CISSP, Chartered Accountant or relevant certification preferred or in progress.
• Understanding of various governance frameworks and standards such as COBIT, ISO, NIST, COSO, CFTC, or SEC Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Execute normal to complex audits to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, verify compliance with corporate policies and procedures, and identify opportunities to enhance operating efficiencies and/or reduce costs.
• Create accurate, logical and detailed workpapers clearly describing the work performed, results of testing and conclusions reached.
• Incorporate data analytics and Generative AI tools to enhance audit assurance and streamline documentation.
• Maintain positive and collaborative business relationships with GA's clients (auditees) and business partners (e.g., other internal risk management functions) to support effective and efficient audit execution.
• Partner with more senior members of the GA team to provide recommendations to management for strengthening controls and work with management to develop acceptable solutions to mitigate risk.
• Participate in the development of written reports detailing the results of the audit.
• Build knowledge of CME Group operations, including policies and procedures and any applicable regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• CME Group is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package for our employees that recognizes their contributions to the business and reflects our long-term investment in their future.
• Our compensation program also includes an annual target bonus opportunity for all employees, as well as the opportunity to become an owner in the company through our broad-based equity program.
• From comprehensive health coverage, to a retirement package that includes both a 401(k) and an active pension plan, to highly competitive education reimbursement provisions, paid time off and a mental health benefit, CME Group offers a holistic benefits package for our team and their dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level