Lead IT Auditor

LendingClub•San Francisco, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Lead IT Auditor to join the team. The LendingClub Internal Audit (LCIA) Team provides independent, objective assurance, and consulting services. As a business partner, LCIA helps the Company accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. Given the growth of the organization and increasing expectations of the internal audit function, we are looking to expand our team. We seek an objective, highly skilled Lead IT Auditor who will thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt easily to change. In this role, the candidate will bring internal audit and financial services experiences to deliver audit assurance and to help innovate the function’s methods, tools, and assurance capabilities.

Requirements

5+ years of internal IT audit experience, with a track record of executing lower complexity engagements as part of a collaborative audit team
A Bachelor's degree or higher in IT, MIS, CS, or related field of study; or equivalent work experience
Currently hold or ability to obtain one or more of the following certifications: CIA, CISA, CPA, CAMS, or CRCM
Experience in evaluating the design and effectiveness of IT controls related to applications, databases, networks, cloud services (e.g., Azure, AWS), and cybersecurity programs
Knowledgeable in banking regulations and IT risk frameworks (e.g., FFIEC, COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001)
Experience using Audit Management Tools/Systems (e.g., AuditBoard , Workiva, MetricStream, etc.)
Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks
Demonstrates strong working knowledge of audit and risk methodologies and testing techniques
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, including the use of Excel for data analytics to solve problems of low to moderate complexity
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain moderately complex issues
Knowledge of audit and risk management concepts, including the assessment of risk and testing techniques

Responsibilities

Conduct low to moderate complexity audit work with limited management oversight
Identify scope to assess and evaluate risks within an end-to-end process to develop a risk-based audit scope and test plan
Review and document audit procedures that meet the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
Proactively lead, mentor, and coach throughout audit execution
Validate or review final issue remediation actions
Consistently apply knowledge, concepts, and feedback to new audits
Effectively coach, guide, and mentor audit team members throughout the audit process
Gain agreement with the business on the root cause of issues and appropriate corrective actions while maintaining a positive relationship and independence. Additionally, monitor management's progress on remediation activities
Stay up to date with new audit standards, regulations, and industry trends and share information with the broader team