Information Technology Audit Senior Associate

DTCC • Jersey City, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC? Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We're committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience.
• Capable of identifying, assessing, and advising on risks for large-scale technology projects, IT general controls and completing IT process audits (e.g., SDLC, Change Management, Logical Security, Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery, and Incident/Problem Monitoring), as well as reviewing application-level processes and controls.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications related to the candidate’s coverage responsibilities are beneficial, but not required, such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• Proficiency in using AI and analytical tools (e.g., KNIME, PowerBI) is a plus.
• Proficiency in auditing cyber security and infrastructure components is a plus (e.g., Mainframe, Unix/Linux, Windows, networking [routers, firewalls]).

Responsibilities

• Identifies important issues in which controls are not accurately designed or are not operating effectively.
• Assesses the risk and control environment for processes within coverage areas.
• Work closely with auditees to verify timely progress and completion of agreed upon issue closure, under the mentorship of a supervisor.
• Understands the financial services industry and risk and control environment for coverage areas and identifies new risks.
• Assists an Audit Manager with the execution of audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Completes risk-focused fieldwork on time and within the allocated budget, advising the auditor in charge promptly of issues that arise or when budgets or timelines are at risk.
• Understands and performs root cause analysis for issues.
• Possesses and demonstrates a strong understanding of audit techniques.
• Performs validation of prior identified issues, along with periodic continuous monitoring of key controls.
• Demonstrates a validated understanding of our policies, procedures, and documentation standards.
• Independently prepares work papers that fully align with IAD policies and procedures.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Aligns risk and control processes into day-to-day responsibilities to supervise and mitigate risk; escalates appropriately.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

What This Job Offers

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