Senior Analyst, IT Audit

Banque Scotia (Bank of Nova Scotia)•Dallas, TX

59d

About The Position

As the 3rd Line of Defence, Internal Audit provides enterprise-wide, independent, and objective assurance over the design and operations of the Bank's internal controls, risk management and governance processes. We are professionals who thrive in a challenging environment and work with management to find solutions to address control weaknesses. The Senior Analyst contributes to the overall success of the Audit Function in support of the Audit Department executing its global mandate, ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team's business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures.

Requirements

Requires an undergraduate degree. An IT Audit /Information Security professional designation (e.g., CISA, CISSP), and experience with COSO and COBIT Frameworks is a plus.
2-3 years of relevant experience in auditing ITGC controls. Specifically, Information Security, BCP, DR, Application Controls, and Data Governance. Technology Risk Management experience in financial services industry is a significant advantage.
Working knowledge of the operations and regulatory environments for each unit as applicable.
Ability to work in high levels of ambiguity and in a rapidly changing environment.
Proficient at applying Scotiabank methodology and using risk-based auditing standards and practices.
Good analytical skills and proficiency in the use of data analytic or visualization tools.
Ability to execute multiple projects at any given time.
Developed interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
Good people management and coaching/development skills.
Curiosity mindset.

Nice To Haves

An IT Audit /Information Security professional designation (e.g., CISA, CISSP), and experience with COSO and COBIT Frameworks is a plus.
Technology Risk Management experience in financial services industry is a significant advantage.
Data Analytics and using data along with other tools for decision making are a plus

Responsibilities

Support the Officer in Charge (OIC) with the execution for assigned audit scope areas. This includes completion of audit testing, discussions with management and documentation of work performed.
Work with other audit teams as required.
Execute, plan and report on the assigned audit scope areas. Obtain a thorough understanding of the business/unit/ process and associated risks, develops an appropriate risk-based audit approach, and manages to assigned schedule.
Ensure audit results are assessed, confirming facts with stakeholders, determining the root cause of any exceptions and the associated impact. Advise OIC on draft issue and report language.
Champion a client focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
Ensure Scotiabank standards and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Code of Ethics are maintained in completion of all assignments.
Stay informed on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry trends. Conveys risk-related information to Officer-in-Charge or Audit Principal and senior management.
Maintain stakeholder relationships to successfully carry out audit activities.
Champion a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.
Meet Department training requirements.
Support the unit's continuous monitoring program to understand and identify changing conditions within business, risk and corporate functions, keep abreast of changing risk profiles, guide assessment of emerging risks, identify systemic issues and determine current and future audit requirements.
Assist with engagement planning and scoping, perform audit execution, problem identification and evaluation, issue writing, reporting and communication, and develop and provide high-quality value-added recommendations.
Act primarily as team participant on assignments of low to medium complexity for assigned projects, processes, and units. Work cross-functionally with other IA team members to support and drive a collaborative team environment.
Deliver end-to- end process of the execution of the audit and ensure nature and extent of testing is appropriate to support the objective, scope and overall opinion. Complete workpapers timely, ensures internal control weaknesses are clearly documented with recommendations addressing the root cause and are communicated timely to management.