Lead IT Auditor

Federal Reserve System • San Francisco, CA

100d • $100,300 - $160,300

About The Position

We are the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco — public servants with a mission to advance the nation’s monetary, financial, and payment systems to build a stronger economy for all Americans. As part of the nation’s central bank, we are committed to understanding and serving the vibrant, expansive communities of the Twelfth District, which covers the nine western states of the U.S. That means we seek and appreciate new perspectives and build opportunities to learn and grow. At the SF Fed, we approach our work with integrity and a commitment to service. We have a phenomenal and rare opportunity for a Lead IT Auditor for our San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank FedCash Audit Team. This team is responsible for leading nationwide (System-wide) assurance efforts related to all aspects of FedCash Services, including the audit of NextGen Program and providing oversight of, and training to, other audit teams across the US for auditing the deployment phase. FedCash Audit also has responsibility for the System-wide Cash Audit Competency Center which provides key directions to other Reserve Banks on how to identify key risks within Cash Operations and ways to audit more effectively and efficiently through written guidance, i.e., design of audit programs, as well as virtual and in-person training programs. The Lead IT Auditor is responsible for participating in and leading internal audit-related assurance and consulting work. This includes planning, conducting, documenting, and reporting of audit results to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of controls.

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience normally acquired through, or equivalent to, the completion of a Bachelor's degree.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) required within 24 months of placement in role.
• Five or more years of experience as an internal auditor.
• Exhibits proficient audit specific communication skills including strong targeted verbal and writing skills.
• Ability to resolve conflicts in more challenging or complex situations.
• Strong understanding of general audit applications and ability to perform more complex data analytics.
• Good knowledge of general IT controls.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Sound knowledge of risk management, compliance, and data related frameworks.
• Proficient understanding of concepts of risk and control.
• Good understanding of root cause analysis and leading related discussions.
• Proficient in assessing and distinguishing between control design, operational effectiveness, and outcome.
• Full understanding of the Institute of Internal Auditor's International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and project management skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 15% of the time.
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder with the intent to become a US Citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive audit experience in a project lead capacity (i.e., Auditor-in-Charge, Lead Auditor).
• A proficient understanding of how to audit large scale IT programs/projects.
• Internal auditing experience within financial services or government agency, or businesses with large cash operations.
• Knowledge of data analytics software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and review moderate to moderately high-risk audit work performed by audit team members in accordance with established internal and external policies and audit standards.
• Evaluate audit team members’ performance after each assignment.
• Guide the work of auditors to ensure quality expectations.
• Define appropriate risk-based audit scope and objectives for District focused audits.
• Establish and commit to assignment time frames and budgets.
• Develop new or revise existing audit programs.
• Execute the approved audit program in accordance with established policies and standards under general supervision.
• Evaluate IT governance and risks and determine the effectiveness of controls regarding the reliability and integrity of information systems.
• Identify, assess, and challenge the impact of audit exceptions.
• Prepare written audit reports.
• Appraise the adequacy of corrective action taken to address previously reported audit findings.
• Review follow-up work performed by other auditors.
• Obtain and maintain a detailed knowledge base and awareness of activities in moderate to moderately high-risk areas of assigned liaison coverage.
• Develop or maintain audit programs and perform risk assessments for assigned areas of liaison coverage.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account
• Backup Child Care Program
• Pre-Tax Day Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Family Care Leave
• Vacation Days
• Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Pet Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Retirement/Pension

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees