Senior Manager, IT AudIT (HYBRID)

Company: Affinity Executive Search
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Job description: (Hiring) Senior Manager, IT AudIT (HYBRID)Whats in it for you?

• Tremendous career advancement opportunities!
• Fitness Centers/Gym Subsidies and fitness trackers!
• Health and wellness programs!
• 401k company match!
• Employee stock purchase plan!
• Basic life insurance!
• Very generous PTO plus 14 paid holidays!
• PTO for volunteer work you are passionate about!
• Comprehensive benefits package with dental and vision!
• Pet Insurance!
• Flexible spending accounts!
• New Parents get 12 weeks of 100% PTO, for birth or adoption!
• Tuition reimbursement!If thats you, lets talk!We are looking for an IT audit leader to join our clients Internal Audit team. This is a vital role for our team because were in the early stages of building an IT Internal Audit team focused on adding value to the business. Our approach to this is to seek top talent, able to build and leverage productive relationships throughout internal audit, risk and compliance, and our auditees. The individual who takes on this position will play a key role in hiring the remainder of the team, managing the team, and shaping our approach to executing our audit-related responsibilities. Overall, this is a unique opportunity to join the leading student loan provider in the United States and help build a high-performing IT Audit team.The Senior Manager, IT audit reports to the Head of Technology Audit and will have significant exposure and interaction with executive and senior management in key lines of business. They will oversee audits for individual business units and/or support functions, and direct pre-implementation and post-implementation reviews. In addition, they will be a leader on the IT Audit team involved with developing strategy and processes and recruiting and managing team members.As the Senior Manager, IT Audit, you will have significant experience in IT audit, preferably within financial services. You will also have experience building and leading teams and working in dynamic environments. You will have a passion for excellence and coaching and developing individual team members. Finally, youll embody the ideals of Sallie Mae Internal Audit: Critical Thinkers, Effective Challengers, Enthusiastic Learners, Insightful Risk Advisors, and Good Colleagues.What you will be doing:
  • Audit Execution and Team Leadership
  • Provide subject matter expertise to the audit department in the execution of key audits and during the completion of the risk assessment and internal audit plan development process.
  • Work effectively in teams to manage the efforts of internal auditors and contractors including scheduling and deployment of resources, updating and communicating changes to the audit plan.
  • Provide oversight and guidance for the planning, fieldwork/execution, and reporting/wrap up of Internal Audit projects
  • Develop procedures, schedules, priorities and programs for achieving audit objectives and goals.
  • Manage competing priorities (e.g., execution of multiple audits) within agreed budget and report potential overruns on a timely basis.
  • Ensure audit findings from internal audits are appropriately tracked and that remediation testing is performed as necessary.
  • Present and communicate audits findings, results and recommendations to management (verbally and via written audit reports) and obtain management responses.
  • Provide quality service to stakeholders, which include building strong relationships with senior management throughout the organization and demonstrating knowledge of business risk and processes. 60%
  • Team Management and Development
  • Manage, recruit, coach, and develop a professional audit staff with sufficient knowledge, skills, experience, and professional certifications to meet the needs of the Internal Audit department.
  • Monitor performance of team members and provide feedback on a regular basis and through our performance management process 20%
  • Risk Management & Assessment
  • Contribute to annual and quarterly risk assessment and audit plan development. Participate in the development of the plan using a risk-based approach, and provide insight based on knowledge and expertise gained during audits. 10%
  • Special Projects - Act as a project manager for special projects/assignments as identified by the Audit Leadership Team and report on the results.
  • Act as the manager for special investigations as needed and report on results.
  • Provide support to the Audit Leadership Team in managing regulatory relations as needed.Experience you will need:
    • Bachelors Degree, or equivalent combination of training and relevant experience
    • 7+ years of IT auditing experience
    • 2+ years supervisory experience
    • Experience in public accounting and/or financial services internal audit
    • Demonstrated knowledge of IT auditing techniques
    • Demonstrated knowledge of IT general controls and application controls
    • Knowledge of IT concepts, frameworks, methodologies etc. (e.g., Agile, AWS, NIST, COBIT)
    • High standard for excellence and proven ability to deliver results
    • Collaborative leadership style and ability to influence others
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Ability to build and manage relationships with team members and business partners in a hybrid and/or remote work environment
    • Experience working in dynamic environments and comfort with leading through times of significant change
    • Passion for building and developing individuals / teamsPreferred:
    • Advanced Degree and/or Relevant Professional Certification (CISA, CISSP or equivalent) Qualifications: Experience you will need:
      • Bachelors Degree, or equivalent combination of training and relevant experience
      • 7+ years of IT auditing experience
      • 2+ years supervisory experience
      • Experience in public accounting and/or financial services internal audit
      • Demonstrated knowledge of IT auditing techniques
      • Demonstrated knowledge of IT general controls and application controls
      • Knowledge of IT concepts, frameworks, methodologies etc. (e.g., Agile, AWS, NIST, COBIT)
      • High standard for excellence and proven ability to deliver results
      • Collaborative leadership style and ability to influence others
      • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
      • Ability to build and manage relationships with team members and business partners in a hybrid and/or remote work environment
      • Experience working in dynamic environments and comfort with leading through times of significant change
      • Passion for building and developing individuals / teamsPreferred:
      • Advanced Degree and/or Relevant Professional Certification (CISA, CISSP or equivalent) Why is This a Great Opportunity: Top reasons to work for our client:
        • Competitive Starting Salary
        • Medical & Dental Insurance Plans
        • 401k Savings Plan
        • PTO & Paid Vacations
        • Opportunities for growth & advancementSalary Type : Annual SalarySalary Min : 120000Salary Max : 150000Currency Type : US Dollars

Keywords: Affinity Executive Search, Salt Lake City , Senior Manager, IT AudIT (HYBRID), IT / Software / Systems , Salt Lake City, Utah