IT Audit Manager

Bank of Montreal • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The IT Audit Manager conducts audit, advisory, and other engagements to independently assess the quality and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance systems. The role provides assurance to senior management and the Board, helps protect BMO and its reputation, and identifies unacceptable or high-risk circumstances that could materially affect profitability or reputation. It acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business groups and provides specialized consulting, analytical, and technical support.

The position contributes to annual audit planning and Corporate Audit process improvements, executes audits in accordance with Corporate Audit Methodology, and develops clear, concise, objective, and balanced audit reporting. It evaluates business and technology risks, including emerging technology and AWS Cloud environments, and uses data analytics in advisory work. The role maintains audit independence, communicates with stakeholders, monitors change initiatives, and supports Corporate Audit change efforts. Work is primarily focused on a BMO business or group, with possible enterprise-wide scope. The position follows a hybrid work model, with three days per week in the Chicago or Milwaukee office.

Requirements

• Typically 5–7 years of relevant IT Audit experience.
• Post-secondary degree in a related field of study, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional IT or audit designation such as CISA, CIA, or CISSP.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
• Experience with AWS Cloud environments.
• In-depth verbal and written communication skills.
• In-depth collaboration and team skills.
• In-depth analytical and problem-solving skills.
• In-depth influence skills.
• In-depth data-driven decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct audit engagements, approving their nature, scope, timing, execution, and reporting.
• Provide independent assurance on internal controls, risk management, and governance systems and processes.
• Report audit findings with clear, concise, memorable, objective, and balanced insights for management and senior stakeholders.
• Identify control deficiencies and fairly assess their magnitude and potential impact.
• Contribute to the annual audit plan and provide practical input to the Chief Auditor or Assistant Chief Auditor on audit execution.
• Identify opportunities to simplify Corporate Audit processes.
• Execute audits considering inherent and control risks, internal and external environments, and regulatory risks, including individual and enterprise-level audits.
• Conduct advisory and other engagements as required, and assess how changing strategies, tactics, risks, and initiatives affect audit and related services.
• Evaluate emerging technology and technology risks affecting organizational processes and the control environment.
• Use data analytics in advisory engagements to improve quality and efficiency.
• Develop understanding of business strategies, policies, standards, industry developments, regulatory conditions, and economic and internal environments to provide meaningful insights.
• Maintain the independence of the audit practice and its personnel.
• Ensure audit procedures follow Corporate Audit Methodology and applicable quality assurance expectations.
• Exercise sound judgment, maintain open communication, and build working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Monitor change management initiatives, identify potential risks, and participate in Corporate Audit change initiatives.
• Maintain and enhance professional audit qualifications in line with industry standards.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Accident and life insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, and other perks and rewards may be included in the total compensation package.

What This Job Offers

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