Technology and Operations Audit Manager

MMC Group • Abilene, TX

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About The Position

A well-established, regulated financial services organization is seeking a Technology and Operations Audit Manager to lead and evolve a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit program. This role is responsible for overseeing audits across technology, information security, operations, payments, and enterprise risk, while partnering closely with senior leadership and regulatory stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings deep technical audit expertise, strong leadership capability, and a forward-looking mindset toward emerging technology and operational risk.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of six years of progressive experience in technology, operations, payments, or risk auditing within a large accounting firm or regulated financial institution environment.
• Strong technical knowledge across cybersecurity, networks, infrastructure, and emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated experience testing IT General Controls and SOX-related controls.
• Working knowledge of enterprise systems such as ERP platforms, core processing environments, and large-scale operating systems.
• Professional certification required, CIA, CISA, CISSP, or CISM.
• Proven ability to analyze complex data sets and translate results into actionable audit insights.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment methodologies, and control effectiveness evaluation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage senior leadership and regulators.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality results.
• Demonstrated commitment to objectivity, confidentiality, and ethical judgment in a regulated environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, execution, and ongoing enhancement of the Technology, Information Security, Operations, Payments, and Risk audit programs.
• Establish audit strategies aligned to organizational complexity, regulatory expectations, and evolving industry risk.
• Supervise internal audit staff, manage co-sourced and outsourced audit engagements, and oversee departmental budget and resource planning.
• Recruit, coach, and develop high-performing audit professionals while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Plan and execute risk-based audits, ensuring engagements are completed on schedule and meet quality standards.
• Review workpapers and audit documentation from internal teams and external providers for accuracy, completeness, and methodological compliance.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports, including audit opinions, issue ratings, and recommended corrective actions.
• Monitor remediation efforts, validate corrective actions, and formally close audit issues.
• Serve as a primary liaison with regulators, external auditors, and third-party audit firms.
• Coordinate audit requests, information gathering, scheduling, and regulatory interactions.
• Provide regular updates to executive audit leadership regarding audit plans, findings, emerging risks, and remediation status.
• Partner with technology, operations, treasury, and information security leaders to identify emerging risks and control gaps.
• Analyze regulatory findings, internal audit results, and third-party assessments to recommend practical, risk-based solutions.
• Participate in key business initiatives, offering proactive risk insight and governance guidance.
• Implement integrated audit techniques and leverage data analytics where feasible.
• Assess cybersecurity programs, major technology initiatives, and emerging technologies including fintech and AI-enabled solutions.
• Continuously monitor industry trends and regulatory developments impacting technology, payments, operations, and enterprise risk.
• Promote sound risk management practices, ethical conduct, and adherence to policies, laws, and regulatory standards.
• Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information and uphold professional integrity across all audit activities.

Benefits

• MMC offers health insurance plans for our active candidates on assignment, including: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

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