Sr. IT Auditor

Under the supervision of Audit Management, the Senior IT Auditor is responsible for performing IT/Info Sec audits to assess the overall operational effectiveness and efficiency of Bank’s information technology infrastructure, including applications and hardware, using FFIEC guidance, cybersecurity frameworks, SOX 404 requirements, regulatory guidance and Bank policies & procedures.

The Senior IT Auditor uses objectives, standards and guidelines, which are applied consistently in the review of operations. At the conclusion of the audit, the Senior IT Auditor will deliver high-quality audit reports, efficiency enhancement suggestions, and audit findings/recommendations to management.

The Senior IT Auditor may provide guidance to less experienced audit staff or other personnel assigned to audits and may provide assurance reviews of work papers completed by other staff as requested to do so and may also be involved with certain aspects of administering the functions of the Audit Department as assigned by an Audit Manager/Director.

The Senior IT Auditor will share responsibility with teammates for meeting audit completion deadlines in order to adhere to Audit’s annual plan and schedule.

Mechanics Bank is regulated by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
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* What you will do:

*** Reviews and assesses the Bank’s controls within IT operations including hardware and software/applications through periodic audits. Conducts audits of varying sizes and complexities. The Senior IT Auditor can perform IT audits across the Bank and recommends audit scopes for specific functions within their assigned areas of responsibility.
* Manages all aspects of the audit lifecycle including but not limited to the following:
* perform risk assessment
* identify relevant controls
* finalize audit scopes
* lead walkthroughs
* conduct testing (including SOX 404)
* oversee assigned staff
* interface with external auditors
* review work papers
* validate exceptions
* communicate results of testing
* Prepares and delivers strong work paper documentation to support audit work with evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, and management's policies or procedures. Work paper documentation must comply with industry standards. (organized, clear, sufficiently detailed, able to articulate complex aspects of testing).
* Provides management with recommendations for revisions to policy and/or procedures when appropriate.
* Assists in the development of audit and analytical programs as directed.
** Who you are:
*** 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science or related field preferred. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Equivalent combination of education, training and experience required.
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in Bank IT auditing required.
* ** Required**:
Good understanding of the CIS control framework and FFIEC IT Handbook.
* ** Preferred**:
Some experience with data mining software products such as ACL or IDEA.
* The audits assigned to the Senior IT Auditor are usually of a more complicated nature and require a solid understanding of general and application controls in an IT environment and generally require a higher level of audit and banking expertise. IT Senior Auditors are charged with training less experienced audit personnel in audit routines and conducting audit reviews.
* The Senior IT Auditor manages multiple assignments concurrently, makes subjective judgment calls for areas that are moderately complex, writes clear and effective audit findings with limited supervision and assistance and maintains good working relationship with all staff to foster an open dialogue between audit and other bank personnel.
* Experience with data mining software products such as ACL or IDEA is preferred.
* Proven proficiency in understanding computer networks, computer applications, and how they interact with business processes, and understanding of the various information security frameworks, methodologies and standards.
* Excellent understanding of bank accounting principles and analytical…