Manager, IT Internal Audit

Fact Set creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 200,000 investment professionals worldwide, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions.  At Fact Set, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They express how we act and operate, serve as a compass in our decision-making, and play a big role in how we treat each other, our clients, and our communities.

We believe that the best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time, and that curiosity is the key to anticipating our clients’ needs and exceeding their expectations.  Your Impact The Manager, IT Internal Audit is a key contributor within the Internal Audit function, reporting to the Associate Director, IT Internal Audit. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing risk-based IT audits, including assessments of IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and other technology-related risk areas.

The Manager works closely with IT and business stakeholders to evaluate control design and operating effectiveness, document findings, and ensure timely delivery of audit deliverables.

This role also supports business process audits by providing technology subject matter expertise, evaluating automated controls, system dependencies, and IT-related risks within broader business audit objectives. The Manager, IT Internal Audit serves as a collaborative partner to IT, Finance, external auditors, and business management, supporting SOX ITGC compliance efforts, monitoring remediation activities, and driving continuous improvements in audit quality and operational efficiency.

Location:

New York City, Norwalk, CT, Boston, MA (Hybrid)
What You'll DoIT Audit Planning & Execution Plan, coordinate, and execute IT audits including scoping, fieldwork, review, and reporting

Assess ITGCs, application controls, automated controls, cybersecurity, and infrastructure risks in accordance with established methodologies

Perform substantive technical testing (access reviews, configuration analysis, cloud architecture, data analytics, artificial intelligence) when control gaps or ambiguity require going beyond standard control evaluation

Review work papers, testing conclusions, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality

Partner with Internal Audit leadership and stakeholders to develop annual audit plans aligned with organizational risk priorities

Identify emerging technology risks and recommend modifications to audit coverage and procedures

Business Audit Support Support business process audits by identifying and evaluating technology components, automated controls, and system dependencies embedded within business operations

Provide subject matter expertise on technology-related risks within the broader context of business audit engagements

Team Leadership & Development Lead, mentor, and develop audit team members responsible for IT testing

Manage workload balancing, performance management, and resource planning across the IT audit portfolio

Stakeholder Management & Communication Build and maintain strong relationships with IT management, control owners, business leaders, Finance, and external auditors

Communicate audit findings and control deficiencies clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences

Support external auditor interactions by providing relevant documentation and assisting with SOX IT reliance activities

Issue Management & Remediation Oversee the identification, documentation, and evaluation of IT control deficiencies and audit findings

Monitor remediation activities, validate corrective actions, and report on finding trends and overall IT control environment…