Senior IT Auditor, Technology
About The Position
The Charles Schwab Corporation’s Internal Audit Department provides independent, objective assessments of whether significant risks are identified and reported, risks are adequately controlled, and governance, risk management, and internal control processes are effective. The Technology enterprise team performs infrastructure, application, and project audits. Infrastructure audits cover systems and technology supporting and securing Schwab applications, including cybersecurity, data centers, IT operations, change management, network security, and cloud computing. The Senior IT Auditor primarily performs infrastructure audits and assists with independent assurance activities designed to improve operations and compliance with key regulations. The role evaluates and improves risk management, control, and governance processes related to the firm’s IT infrastructure, operations, and security programs. The position reports to a Senior Manager of the Technology enterprise team.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of IT audit experience with growing responsibility.
- Demonstrated experience performing internal audits in a complex operational and regulatory environment.
- Ability to work as a member of a project team and build strong working relationships with external co-sourcing providers and internal business lines.
- Understanding of risks and internal controls, with the ability to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of controls.
- Knowledge of current industry and regulatory issues and standard methodologies, and ability to share that knowledge with the team and auditees.
- Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to anticipate issues and design appropriate solutions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and authoritatively.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Nice To Haves
- Financial services and/or Big 4 Accounting experience.
- CPA, CIA, or CISA certification strongly preferred; other relevant certifications will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the planning and execution of internal audit assignments focused on IT infrastructure.
- Ensure audit work complies with IIA standards and Internal Audit Department policies and procedures.
- Schedule and participate in audit meetings and scoping discussions; draft audit deliverables; design and execute testing; and complete and review work papers.
- Assist with tracking team operations, including audit status, issue status, and budgets.
- Identify and draft audit observations based on testing results for management review and subsequent discussion with key partners.
- Conduct validation testing of business action plans for audit issues.
- Participate in the annual risk assessment process under Internal Audit Department management, including partner meetings and the scoring and documentation of risk ratings.
- Provide support, mentoring, and feedback to audit team members, and assist with onboarding and ongoing support for new team members.
- Complete firm-wide and departmental administration and training requirements.
- Assist with special projects related to business process improvement or internal team needs as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
