Audit Manager - IT Infrastructure

Company: Flagstar Bank
Location: New York
Posted on: April 17, 2024

Job Description:

The IT Audit Manager is responsible for managing direct reports and leading IT audits. Ensure that internal controls are in compliance with policies, procedures, agency regulatory and legal guidelines, while providing oversight and leadership to multiple ongoing IT audits. This position requires experience in the audit and/or risk management profession. In addition, excellent written and oral communication skills are required in order to effectively undertake audits which are material. Responsible for staff supervision and HR functions.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Lead Information Technology Auditors in the completion of assigned internal audits. Activities include (but are not limited to):

• Manage direct reports who are conducting multiple concurrent in-flight audits. -
• Work with department management and designated employees on audit objectives and manage the audit planning process, including announcement memo, audit scope, and work paper assignments. -
• Lead and where necessary document, review, perform testing, evaluate, and communicate on the systems of internal controls to ensure adherence to policies and procedures, agency guidelines and applicable statutes, and regulatory requirements. -
• Effectively identify audit findings and provide value-added recommendations to strengthen business practices and controls. -
• Perform requisite audit wrap up activities, including necessary work paper review (may be 1st level detailed review or 2nd level general review) and compiling/reviewing audit reports.IT Audit Planning & Reporting
  • Manage the IT audit planning process, including announcement memo, audit scope and planning, opening meeting, and work paper assignments under the direction of IT Audit Director.
  • Coordinate audit communications throughout the audit including status update meetings, and exit meetings. -
  • Ensure wrap up activities are performed, including clearing of review notes and findings, observations and audit reports.
  • Assist with department or cross functional initiatives and special projects. -Issue Follow-up -
    • Ensure issues are researched and make recommendations to improve policies or procedures accordingly -
      Data Analytics
      • Work with IT / data analytics team members to plan to maximize opportunities for data analytics, automation and/or continuous monitoring. -
        • Responsible for talent management functions including: employment, performance evaluations, staff development/training, disciplinary actions, succession planning and ensuring all staff comply with compliance requirements. -
          ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
          • Performs special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required.
          • Consistently adheres to regulatory and compliance policies and standards linked to the job as listed and complete required compliance trainings. - Accountable to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
            JOB REQUIREMENTS
            Required Qualifications:
            • Education level required: Undergraduate Degree (4 years or equivalent) - in information technology, information systems, or IT risk and control related discipline.
            • 8+ years of experience working in Information Technology. Information Security, IT Risk and Controls and IT General Controls.
              Preferred Qualifications:
              • Education level preferred: ---Master's Degree (or Postgraduate equivalent).--- - -
              • Certification of CISA and/or CISSP preferred.
              • Big 4 public accounting experience preferred.
              • 1 or more years of experience in a managerial role is preferred.--- -
              • Financial institution industry experience is highly preferred.------ -
                Job Competencies:
                • Comprehensive knowledge of IT frameworks such as NIST, ISO 2700x, and regulatory compliance guidelines (FFIEC).
                • Comprehensive knowledge of IT auditing, IT-related risks and controls, and implications of the Sarbanes Oxley Act.
                • Strong analytical skills in identifying Information Technology controls and assessing functionality.
                • Detail oriented in documenting work performed in the preparation of work papers, spreadsheets and word documents, audit reports.
                • Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, including the ability to work with all levels of staff and management.
                • Proficient in MS Office tools including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
                • Ability to supervise, train, and motivate staff.
                • Ability to work with all levels of staff and management.
                • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet established deadlines.
                • Ability to quickly learn and adopt to using advanced auditing techniques, industry-leading methodology and tools.
                • Physical demands (ADA): No unusual physical exertion is involved.

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