IT Auditor - Senior/ Lead

CompanyFederal Reserve Bank of Richmond

When you join the Federal Reserve—the nation's central bank—you’ll play a key role, collaborating with a dynamic and diverse team of mission-driven professionals to strengthen and protect our economy and our communities.
Bring your passion and expertise, and we’ll provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your growth—along with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition assistance, generous paid time off, top-notch health care benefits, child and family care leave, professional development opportunities, a 401(k) match, pension, and more. All brought together in a flexible work environment where you can truly find balance.

About the Opportunity

The Audit Department has an immediate opening for a Senior IT Auditor/Lead IT Auditor, reporting to an Audit Manager.

This role partners with various business lines to strengthen the control environment and manage risks within a tolerable level. Plans and completes IT, operational, and project audit assignments of varying complexity and risk in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA Standards). Prepares well-documented work papers in accordance with Audit departmental policies and procedures and effectively communicates the results of audit work to Bank and Audit management.

What You Will Do:

• Execute and/or lead audit activities including engagement resource management, planning, fieldwork, reporting, issue follow-up in accordance with the IIA Standards and Audit departmental policies and procedures. 
• Perform risk assessments of moderately to highly complex business areas ensuring the risk landscape of the audit universe is properly understood and audits are planned accordingly.
• Identify key controls and risks, design and execute control assessments/tests, analyzes and reports results in accordance with the IIA Standards and Audit departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs data analysis and validation utilizing established methodology/tools and translates results into relevant and impactful conclusions.
• Prepare factual and articulate work papers; identify control gaps, business process improvements, and key and emerging risks; conduct root cause analysis to drive recommendations; and effectively communicate fieldwork results to Audit and Bank management. 

Qualifications:

• 3 to 5+ (Sr. IT Auditor) or 5 to 9+ (Lead IT Auditor) years of relevant work experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Technology, Business, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
• CIA, CISA, CPA, CISSP, CCSP, or PMP preferred
• Strong knowledge of Audit concepts and principles, as well as information technology risks and controls on-premises and in the cloud
• Basic application of data analytics concepts and tools with the ability to identify data sources and opportunities to apply analytics to deliver insights
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills to facilitate the discussion of audit results to management

Other Requirements and Considerations:

• Candidates should review the Bank’s Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.
• If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please notify [email protected].
• Employees who work at and/or visit another Federal Reserve entity or outside business as part of their job duties are required to comply with any onsite safety and health protocols of those organizations (including, but not limited to, requirements to vaccinate or test, mask, social distance, etc.).
• Sponsorship is not available for this role. The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility for this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship or three or more years of Permanent Resident (Green Card) status.
• The hiring range of the Sr. IT Auditor is $69,800 - $95,920 annually.
• The hiring range of the Lead IT Auditor is $88,600 - $121,880 annually.
• Salary offered will be based on the job responsibilities and the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as defined in the job qualifications.
• The Fifth District provides a hybrid work environment. This position is required to be onsite on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week.
• Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by December 6, 2024. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels.

Full Time / Part TimeFull time

Regular / TemporaryRegular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)Yes

Job CategoryInternal Oversight & Governance

Work ShiftFirst (United States of America)

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