IT Audit Manager

Alliant Credit Union • Chicago, IL

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

The IT Audit Manager is responsible for overseeing the execution of the IT audit program, which includes integrating testing and control validation, audit planning, workpaper review, and managing third-party relationships. This role leads the annual IT risk assessment to inform the risk-based IT audit plan and budget. The manager participates in various task teams and committees, providing independent risk and control recommendations. Key responsibilities also include coordinating with external auditors and regulators, developing detailed IT audit scopes and testing approaches, and preparing comprehensive audit reports with value-added recommendations. The manager is expected to lead, mentor, and develop team members, identify key technology risks, promote an audit-aware culture, and ensure timely remediation of findings. Staying current with regulations, industry standards, and emerging technology risks is crucial to maintain effective IT audit practices. The position also involves ensuring compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act, applicable state and federal laws, and maintaining integrity and ethics.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 Year Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Information Systems or Related
• Minimum 5 Years of experience in IT auditing, technology risk, financial services, or related disciplines (e.g., mortgage, deposits, credit card, consumer lending)
• 10 Years Auditing, mortgage, deposits, credit card, consumer lending including people management (in lieu of education)

Nice To Haves

• 2+ Years People Management and leadership experience
• CPA
• CIA
• CISA

Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of the IT audit program, including integration of testing and control validation, audit planning, workpaper review, and management of third‑party relationships used to validate first‑ and/or second‑line activities
• Lead the annual IT risk assessment and leverage results to contribute to the development of the risk‑based IT audit plan, overall internal audit plan, and annual budget
• Participate in task/project teams or committees (e.g., regulatory compliance, information security, system conversions, technology implementations, or training initiatives) and provide independent risk and control recommendations
• Facilitate coordination with external auditors and regulators on IT-related matters to ensure efficient, aligned, and non-duplicative audit coverage consistent with internal audit objectives
• Develop IT audit scope and detailed testing approaches, including identifying, assessing, and implementing changes to audit strategy as risks or conditions evolve
• Develop, review, edit, and submit IT audit reports and workpapers that support audit conclusions and deliver value‑added, risk‑focused recommendations and best‑practice insights
• Lead and mentor team members during multi‑person IT audits and supervise and perform initial reviews of audit work for completeness, effectiveness, and accuracy
• Provide insight and perspective through meetings, advisory engagements, project support, and data gathering to enhance the impact of IT audit coverage across the organization
• Identify key technology risks that threaten achievement of business objectives and use this understanding to plan and perform data analysis on systems, transactions, and technology-enabled processes
• Promote a collaborative, increasingly “audit‑aware” culture with technology and business stakeholders, and partner with management to address audit findings and ensure timely remediation
• Stay current on changes in regulations, industry standards, and emerging technology risks to ensure IT audit practices remain relevant, risk‑focused, and effective
• Plan, oversee, and prioritize IT audit work to meet departmental, functional, and individual performance objectives
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff, including supporting onboarding, performance feedback, and career development planning
• Adhere to and ensure compliance of all business transactions with policy and process of the Bank Secrecy Act
• Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, company procedures and policies
• Maintains integrity and ethics in all actions and conversations with or regarding credit union members and their accounts; complies with Privacy Act directives

Benefits

• Health care
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k with employer match
• Annual performance bonus
• Work from home up to 3 days a week
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discount programs
• Time off including paid personal and sick days
• 11 paid holidays
• Education reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees