IT Staff Auditor, Internal Audit

Forbright is a nationwide full-service bank and commercial lender focused on helping to build a brighter futurefor our clients and the communities we serve.

Forbright is committed to exceptional client service by providing seamless, innovative personal banking services to depositors and creative financing solutions to visionary middle market businesses and investors in healthcare, technology, financial services, real estate, and other industries.

We are a dynamic, high energy, fun, and fast-paced organization that has an exciting growth trajectory, meaningful mission, and embedded responsible practices into our daily interactions. We offer our team members a culture of collaboration, inclusion, flexibility, recognition, and giving back. We look to hire individuals that are passionate about our mission, and who are motivated, customer and results-oriented, innovative, adaptable, and thoughtful.

We are a mission-driven institution. We operate a sound dynamic institution that is well capitalized, liquid, profitable and uses best practices to manage risk and assure compliance with laws and regulations. We use Forbright’s capital, capabilities, innovation, and expertise to help our clients succeed and contribute broadly to building a brighter future.

TheIT Staff Auditoris responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of IT systems, controls, and processes across Forbright Bank. Reporting to the VP, Internal IT Audit, this role collaborates with senior leadership and key stakeholders to assess risks related to technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, data integrity, and regulatory compliance. The IT Staff Auditor develops and executes audit programs focused on IT operations, reviews the adequacy of IT controls, and ensures alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Assist the IT Audit team in achieving departmental objectives within a collaborative team environment
• Conduct walkthroughs of key IT processes and systems to identify risks related to information security, access controls, and technology operations
• Perform design and operating effectiveness assessments of IT controls, including cybersecurity protocols, data protection measures, and IT governance, documenting results and conclusions in clear, comprehensive work papers
• Execute IT audits in accordance with departmental and professional standards, including planning, walkthroughs, evaluating IT procedures, preparing work papers, and developing actionable recommendations for management
• Maintain open communication with Bank management, external auditors, and co-sourced IT audit partners to ensure coordinated audit coverage
• Audit IT controls as part of the Bank’s annual regulatory compliance assessments, providing assurance over technology-related risks and compliance with IT regulations and standards
• Review operational and technical processes such as network security, application controls, change management, and disaster recovery in accordance with the annual IT Audit Plan
• Assist external auditors with IT-related audit procedures, as needed
• Other IT audit duties as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree with a focus in Information Technology & IT Security (obtained through education or experience) required
• A minimum of 2 years of IT auditing or related experience, such as experience in IT internal audit or IT risk management
• Strong technical knowledge of IT systems, cybersecurity controls, information security frameworks, and data integrity principles
• Relevant certifications preferred, such as CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), or similar
• Experience leveraging data analytics…