Senior Audit Manager - IT Audit

Title: Senior Audit Manager - IT Audit

Location: Dallas, TX - Hybrid onsite 3-4 days per week

Duration: Full Time

Compensation: $150k-$180k

Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Audit Manager to lead and execute technology-focused internal audit activities across Cybersecurity, IT Infrastructure, and broader technology risk areas within a large, complex financial services environment. As part of the Third Line of Defense, Internal Audit provides independent and objective assurance over the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to technology and business leadership, identifying control weaknesses, evaluating emerging risks, and developing practical recommendations that strengthen the organization's overall risk posture.

The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of IT audit expertise, financial services experience, cybersecurity and infrastructure knowledge, and people leadership
. Big 4 accounting or advisory experience combined with banking or financial services experience is highly preferred.

• Lead technology audit engagements from initial planning and risk assessment through execution, reporting, and issue follow‑up.
• Serve as the Officer in Charge (OIC) for assigned audits and may act as Audit Principal for low to moderately complex engagements.
• Perform audits across Cybersecurity, IT Infrastructure, Networks, IT Applications, General IT Controls (GITCs), cloud environments, disaster recovery, privacy, and digital technologies
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• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of technology controls, including general IT controls and automated application controls.
• Develop risk‑based audit approaches based on a thorough understanding of technology environments, business processes, regulatory requirements, and associated risks.
• Identify control weaknesses, determine root causes, assess business impact, and develop recommendations that address underlying risks.
• Prepare and present audit findings and recommendations to technology and business leadership.
• Monitor remediation efforts and follow up with stakeholders to ensure corrective actions are completed appropriately.
• Review audit work papers and ensure findings, supporting documentation, conclusions, and recommendations meet internal audit and professional standards.
• Partner with other audit teams on cross‑functional and enterprise‑wide audit engagements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with technology leaders, business stakeholders, external parties, and regulators.
• Monitor changes in technology, cybersecurity threats, regulatory requirements, and industry trends to identify emerging risks that could impact the audit plan.
• Leverage data analytics and visualization tools to strengthen audit testing, risk identification, and reporting.
• Lead multiple audit projects simultaneously while managing changing priorities and deadlines.
• Manage, coach, and develop Audit Managers and/or Auditors while fostering a high‑performance and collaborative team environment.
• Ensure audit activities comply with organizational standards, applicable regulatory requirements, and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Code of Ethics
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• 7+ years of relevant IT audit, technology risk, cybersecurity, or related experience.
• Strong background within banking or financial services
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• Big 4 accounting, audit, or advisory experience combined with financial services experience is highly preferred.
• Extensive experience with IT Audit and General IT Controls (GITCs).
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, infrastructure, networks, cloud security, disaster recovery,…