Senior IT Auditor Specialist

Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC • Charlotte, NC

5d • $150,000 - $195,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior IT Auditor Specialist at Allspring Global Investments, you will have the unique opportunity to work closely with our Head of Internal Audit IT & Analytics. In this role, you will be responsible for fostering a collaborative environment that promotes timely communication and strong cooperation between the business and independent risk and compliance teams. You will play a crucial role in enhancing our risk and control culture and implementing sound control management practices. We currently operate in a hybrid working model, whereby you will be required to work in-office 4 days per week.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT audit, technology risk, or internal controls, preferably within asset management, financial services, or investment management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field
• Professional certification(s) required (e.g., CISA, CIA, CISSP).
• Experience working with data and analytics, including the ability to analyze, interpret, and derive insights to support business decisions.
• Strong knowledge of IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, SDLC, change management, access controls, and infrastructure controls across on‑prem and cloud environments.
• Deep or expert knowledge in auditing systems and processes supporting investment operations, portfolio management, trading, valuation, fund accounting, and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to assess risks associated with emerging technologies, including cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), data analytics, automation, and third‑party/vendor risk.
• Hands-on familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks relevant to asset management (e.g., SOX, SOC 1/2, SEC regulations, NIST, COBIT, ISO 27001).
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and time management skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and consistently deliver results to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Strong project management, analytical, and judgment skills, with the ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and lead audit engagements end‑to-end.
• Remain in stationary position for prolonged periods of time
• Operate computer programs and software
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats
• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or public)
• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in business administration or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Internal audit experience.
• Experience using Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• Prior experience auditing asset management, investment management, private equity, or wealth management environments.
• Exposure to front‑, middle‑, and back‑office systems (e.g., OMS, PMS, trading platforms, fund accounting, risk, valuation).
• Experience supporting SOX, SOC 1/SOC 2 reliance, or regulatory examinations (e.g., SEC, FINRA) within a financial services environment.
• Proficiency in data/predictive analytics, continuous auditing techniques, audit automation or visualization tools (e.g., ACL, Python, Power BI, SQL).
• Experience evaluating cybersecurity, cloud security, or technology risk management programs in mature control environments.
• Background in public accounting, internal audit, or consulting (Big 4 or comparable), with demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders and complex audits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk‑based IT audits covering IT general controls, application controls, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and technology processes supporting investment and fund operations.
• Assess design and operating effectiveness of controls across systems supporting front-, middle-, and back-office operations.
• Evaluate technology risks related to cloud platforms, data management, automation, and third‑party/vendor relationships, and provide pragmatic recommendations.
• Develop detailed audit work programs, perform walkthroughs, test controls, and clearly document audit results in accordance with IIA standards.
• Communicate audit findings, risk implications, and recommendations to senior management in a clear, concise, and actionable manner.
• Monitor and track remediation of audit issues, validating corrective actions and reporting status to leadership as appropriate.
• Collaborate with business, technology, risk, compliance, and external stakeholders within a highly matrixed organization.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the IT audit methodology, tools, and use of data analytics or automation where appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with senior leaders across Allspring to develop and implement effective company control strategies.
• Build professional and credible relationships with various functional areas within the business.

Benefits

• participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary bonus programs, or other annual or non-annual incentive or sales plans.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior