IT Auditor

Western Alliance Bank•Phoenix, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As an IT Auditor, you'll assist in assessing the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls within the various integrated audits in your assigned coverage areas, supporting the execution of the department's annual audit plan. You'll prepare for and attend process walkthrough meetings, document process narratives, and test controls for adherence to bank policies and procedures, and compliance with federal and state banking regulations. You'll follow a similar process for testing and validating implemented management action plans designed to close audit issues. You'll report to an IT Associate Audit Director while working with our Banking Operations audit function in the department, participating in integrated audits primarily in banking operations but not limited to information technology, credit administration, risk management, and compliance disciplines as required. Your IT Associate Audit Director will serve as your mentor to assist in your professional development. You'll also have the opportunity of attending and participating in your peer group meetings, which provide support and insight as your career develops.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field required.
The role primarily focuses on auditing IT general controls and IT dependent controls relied upon by business and financial process owners.
The auditor assesses the design and operating effectiveness of controls across areas such as access management, change management, system development lifecycle, IT infrastructure and operations, and cybersecurity.

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications preferred (i.e., CISA, CISSP, or CIA).
Prior relevant experience in financial services and internal audit preferred but not required.
Knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices preferred.
Skills expected relative to experience level include time management, organizational, public speaking, and written communication.

Responsibilities

Support the IT Audit Director, IT Associate Audit Director, and IT Audit Project Manager with integrated audits, mainly the banking operations audit function but not limited to information technology, credit administration, risk management, and compliance disciplines as required and completes multiple audit assignments and/or projects.
Understand risk management frameworks to help in internal control evaluation of audit assignments.
Using the audit software (Wdesk/Workiva), create audit documentation for process narratives and test the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls to established policies & procedures as well as regulatory guidance.
Respond to review notes generated by IT Audit Project Manager and IT Associate Audit Director and provides conclusions and recommendations per audit methodology.
Perform additional testing as determined to be necessary.
As assigned, plan and perform test of validation for implemented management action plans.
Assist in the closure of audit issues per audit methodology.
Provide ad-hoc reports and status updates to supervisors.
Comply with department annual training requirements and proactively draft and discuss performance goals with IT Associate Audit Director.
Attend and participate in team, peer, and one-on-one meetings.

Benefits

competitive salaries
an ownership stake in the company
medical and dental insurance
time off
a great 401k matching program
tuition assistance program
an employee volunteer program
a wellness program
opportunity to bolster business knowledge
learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances
invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career