Senior Vice President, Technology Audit Leader, Application Technology

BNY Mellon•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Vice President, Application Technology Audit to join our Internal Audit Department. This role is located in New York City, NY, Lake Mary, FL or Pittsburgh, PA. In this role, you’ll make an impact by executing annual auditable entity risk assessments, defining the annual audit plan, and setting individual audit scope and testing. You will oversee the successful execution of audits in line with audit department methodology and professional standards, identifying risk-based gaps in the firm’s technology systems and processes. You will lead issue discussions with management and obtain appropriate remedial actions, manage the performance and development of staff and the achievement of staff goals and objectives. Maintaining relationships with key technology staff to stay abreast of new developments or control breakdowns is crucial. You will also engage in relevant training regarding audit, businesses, financial controls, regulations, or a particular specialty and actively seek to apply this knowledge in the role and pass it on to the wider audit team. Prioritizing project workflows and investigating unexpected situations, providing thoughtful analysis and resolution are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Minimum of 12-15 years of experience in IT auditing or Cybersecurity.
Proven experience in conducting IT Audits.
Strong understanding of IT general controls, cybersecurity, cloud, data governance and resiliency principles.
Strong technical knowledge of IT systems, networks, and Information Systems management.
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to lead a team and manage senior stakeholders across the firm.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or CISM are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Execute annual auditable entity risk assessments.
Define the annual audit plan.
Set individual audit scope and testing.
Oversee successful execution of audits, in line with audit department methodology and professional standards.
Identifying risk-based gaps in the firm’s technology systems and processes.
Lead issue discussions with management and obtain appropriate remedial actions.
Manage the performance and development of staff and the achievement of staff goals and objectives.
Maintaining relationships with key technology staff to stay abreast of new developments or control breakdowns.
Engage in relevant training regarding audit, businesses, financial controls, regulations, or a particular specialty and actively seek to apply this knowledge in the role and pass it on to the wider audit team.
Prioritizing project workflows.
Investigating unexpected situations, providing thoughtful analysis and resolution.