IT Infrastructure Audit Associate

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation•Charlotte, NC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

SMBC is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Audit professional to conduct audit coverage of the firm’s IT infrastructure in the Americas Division. Coverage includes operating systems, databases, virtualization, middleware, unified communications, web application infrastructure, IT governance, change management, remote access, incident and problem management, cloud, and related areas. Reporting to the IT Infrastructure Team Head, the associate conducts regular IT audits in accordance with IIA standards and Internal Audit Department policies and procedures, supports issue validation, works with colleagues, and assists the Team Head. The associate also supports Internal Audit Department management in planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining an audit program for technology-related areas across the Americas Division, and performs continuous monitoring of technology risks, processes, and controls within prescribed timeframes.

Requirements

Minimum of 3–5 years of IT application, infrastructure, or cybersecurity audit experience in the banking and/or technology industry.
Knowledge of IT infrastructure risks and controls, including general controls, platform controls, virtualization, cloud, and AI/machine learning.
Knowledge of relevant industry standards, such as NIST and CRI, and regulatory expectations, such as NYS DFS 500 and FFIEC.
Knowledge of audit techniques, risk and internal controls assessment, and workpaper standards.
Strong strategic thinking skills, including the ability to identify and assess technology-related risks.
Ability to act as a trusted advisor to technology management, using discretion and sound judgment to identify, analyze, and report problems.
Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and professional skills, including the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Finance, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular audits of IT infrastructure, assessing compliance with firm and regulatory requirements and the design, operating effectiveness, and sustainability of associated controls.
Help create audit issues and reports that clearly communicate results and conclusions for review with senior audit management and auditees.
Challenge ongoing IT infrastructure audit coverage and present ideas for improvement.
Facilitate risk issue tracking to promote timely remediation.
Perform issue assurance work for audit, regulatory, and self-identified issues to confirm closure or recommend additional actions.
Collaborate with colleagues and auditees to identify risk concerns and agree on reasonable solutions.
Build partnerships with colleagues in IT application and control functions, including legal, compliance, data security, and risk management, to support collaboration on risk assessment and remediation.
Partner with audit colleagues in other business verticals and geographies to share best practices and improve consistency.
Engage with stakeholders outside formal audit periods to build relationships.
Conduct regular continuous monitoring activities and auditable entity updates.
Support the IT Infrastructure Team Head in executing their duties.
Support Internal Audit Department management with planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining an internal audit program for technology-related areas across the Americas Division.