Senior IT Auditor

Northwest Bank•Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Senior IT Auditor performs specialized auditing tasks related to the bank’s IT function, including planning, testing, reporting, and follow-up on audit results. The role primarily focuses on IT general controls and infrastructure, with potential involvement in cybersecurity, data governance, payments, business resiliency, and project governance. The position operates under general instruction with limited supervision and requires autonomy and independent judgment. The Senior IT Auditor works collaboratively with audit teams and business stakeholders to assess risk and control environments, conduct risk-based audits, document and communicate findings, recommend improvements, and evaluate corrective actions. The role also requires compliance with departmental standards, applicable regulations, and continuing education requirements.

Requirements

3–5 years of IT audit, compliance, information security, risk, or governance-related experience.
Technical knowledge of IT governance and compliance frameworks, such as COBIT, NIST, FFIEC CAT, and the FFIEC IT Handbook.
Proven analytical skills and ability to interpret data and statistics.
Knowledge of bank technology systems, data analysis tools, and audit management software.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, IT, or a business-related field.
CISA, CISSP, CIA, or another related certification.
3–5 years of financial services or banking-related experience.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with audit teams to execute IT and integrated audits.
Plan audits by identifying significant risks, determining scope, and developing appropriate risk-based audit procedures.
Become familiar with company documentation, processes, and procedures, and research and interpret relevant regulations and current literature.
Interview key personnel to assess business processes and the strength of control environments.
Collect and analyze audit data, evaluate information, and draw logical conclusions.
Prepare clear, detailed audit documentation that evidences testing results in accordance with departmental standards and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.
Identify value-added recommendations to improve the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of controls and related processes.
Summarize and present audit results and findings to business unit management and audit management.
Lead meetings with management at various levels to communicate audit status, align on significant issues, and discuss recommended corrective actions.
Prepare audit reports with concise, clear observations and corrective actions for stakeholders.
Evaluate whether corrective actions adequately address deficient conditions.
Meet departmental continuing education requirements.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and Federal and State regulations.
Use Microsoft Office, computer applications, and department-specific software to maximize technology tools and efficiency.
Work as part of a team and with on-site equipment.