Senior IT Auditor

Northwest Bank•Fishers, IN

2d•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Senior IT Auditor performs specialized auditing tasks related to the bank’s IT function, including planning, testing, reporting, and following up on audit results. The role primarily focuses on IT general controls and infrastructure audits, and may also include cybersecurity, data governance, payments, business resiliency, and project governance. The position operates with general instruction and limited supervision, requiring autonomy and independent judgment.

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

Collaborate with audit teams to execute IT and integrated audits.
Plan audits by identifying significant risks, determining scope, and developing risk-based audit procedures.
Become familiar with Northwest documentation, processes, and procedures, and research and interpret regulations and current literature relevant to audit work.
Interview key personnel to assess business processes and the strength of their control environments.
Collect and analyze audit data, evaluate information, and draw logical conclusions.
Prepare clear, detailed audit documentation that evidences testing results and complies with departmental standards and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) requirements.
Develop 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 different levels of management to communicate audit status, align on significant issues, and discuss recommended corrective actions.
Prepare audit reports with clear, concise observations and corrective actions for stakeholders.
Evaluate whether corrective actions adequately address deficient conditions.
Meet departmental continuing education requirements.
Comply with Northwest 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.