IT Senior Associate, Risk Advisory Services

Job Summary:

The Senior Associate, Data Risk & Security (DRS) will be responsible for providing risk consulting and issues resolution to clients in the areas of general IT controls, IT application controls, information technology process improvement, pre and post systems implementations, and IT security, specifically in a banking environment (commercial and/or retail banking). In this role, the Senior Associate, Data Risk & Security participates in all stages of IT internal audits or IT consulting engagements, and provides assistance with planning, field work, engagement wrap-up and report composition, along with providing recommendations to address client risks.

Job Duties:

• Acts as primary contact for clients regarding basic questions and information
• Develops and monitors budgets (budget-to-actual) for all assigned engagements
• Conducts informational interviews, and facilitates meetings with clients during engagement process
• Obtains information, documents and data from clients to support the completion of analysis and research of client issues
• Documents and analyzes client processes, risks and controls, with guidance and direction from senior DRS professionals
• Reviews client contracts and develops contract summaries, including key provisions and financial information based on type of contract
• Develops initial deliverables and/or solutions to client issues
• Reassesses risk, and communicates with other BDO professionals and/or client, as necessary
• Assists with management of engagements to ensure engagement metrics are achieved
• Utilizes research tools, databases and trade publications to develop an understanding of a client's industry
• Develops relationships with client personnel and management members
• Prepares formal and informal presentations for client meetings
• Partners with RAS leadership to complete research and draft proposals and reports, as necessary
• Implements project plans, and maintains all documentation and work papers associated with client engagements
• Maintains the confidence of all documentation and work papers associated with client engagements
• Conducts risk assessment of assigned department or functional area in established / required timeline, while overseeing staff
• Establishes risk-based IT audit programs
• Determines scope of review in conjunction with the engagement manager
• Documents financial reporting cycles or internal audit area, and identifies key controls
• Assesses internal control design and operational effectiveness
• Conducts audit testing of specified area, and identifies reportable issues and dimension of risk
• Determines compliance with appropriate legislation and/or audit policies and procedures
• Communicates findings to senior management, and drafts comprehensive report of audited area
• Stays abreast of current developments in IT technology, cloud services, IT security breaches, auditing standard updates and other emerging issues which may impact the audit process
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises the day-to-day workload of Data Risk & Security Associates on assigned engagements, and reviews work product
• Ensures DRS Associates are trained on all relevant audit software and engagement processes and procedures
• Delivers periodic performance feedback, and completes performance evaluations for DRS Associates
• Acts as mentor to DRS Associates, as appropriate
  
  

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, or Finance, required

Experience:

• Two (2) or more years of experience within a public accounting firm or industry environment performing internal audit, IT audit, consulting or risk services, required
• Experience with IT internal controls, including design and testing of controls, required
• Experience with IT Audit and Sarbanes Oxley, with a focus in entities wide risk assessment, required
• One (1) or more years of supervisory experience, preferred
• Experience performing IT Security audits and third-party vendor risk assessments, preferred

License/Certifications:

• CISA, CISM, CISSP, or other equivalent certification, preferred

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, required
• Experience auditing various mainstream ERP applications (i.e., SAP, Oracle, etc.), preferred
• Experience with various IT audit applications and research tools, preferred
• Working knowledge of data visualization and analytics software such as PowerBI, Alteryx, Tableau or other, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • Automated business systems, program change management controls, input, processing and output controls and related audit techniques
  • Various network architectures and operating systems
  • Network access security methods such as firewalls, proxies, virtual private networks, and IDS/IPS
  • Physical facilities and equipment access controls
  • Cloud security and third-party vendor risks
  • Logical data and application access controls
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity methods
  
  
• Solid understanding and capable of planning and coordinating the stages to perform an IT audit
• Knowledge of internal accounting controls, professional standards and regulations and systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the Firm
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment
• Superior analytical and diagnostic skills
• Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments successfully
• Solid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Capable of effective managing a team of professionals and delegating work assignments, as needed
• Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel
• Ability to travel, as needed

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $85,000 - $100,000
Colorado Range: $85,000 - $100,000
Illinois Range: $85,000 - $100,000
Maryland Range: $85,000 - $100,000
Minnesota Range: $85,000 - $100,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $85,000 - $100,000
Washington Range: $85,000 - $100,000
Washington DC Range: $85,000 - $100,000