IT Auditor (Remote)

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SUMMARY/OBJECTIVES

It is the responsibility of the IT Auditor to take ownership of all tasks and challenges that they encounter in the operation of their assigned position.  The IT Auditor is a near-entry level position (e.g., 1-3 years of experience), and will assist with the planning, performance, and reporting of the IT audits.  The IT Auditor will support the Senior IT Auditors, IT Audit Supervisors, and IT Audit Managers in executing audits in a team-based environment. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Participates in facilitating, coordinating, and performing general Information Technology (IT), Information Security (IS) and application control reviews for simple to complex computer information systems in support of, and under the direction of, the audit team Audit Seniors, Audit Supervisors, and Audit Managers.

• Performs IT and IS control reviews including, but not limited to, operating procedures, system security, programming controls, communication controls, backup and disaster recovery, and system maintenance. 

• Follows up on audit findings to ensure that management has taken corrective action(s). 

• Identifies and recommends improvements in current risk management controls and implementation of system changes or upgrades.

• Understands, identifies, and evaluates key processes and related controls and identifies control gaps based on the evaluation.

• Participates in developing internal audit deliverables and assures work is completed within agreed upon time frames and according to applicable policies, standards and guidelines.

• Develops and maintains productive working relationships with front line management in assigned areas.

• Creates quality work products such as client correspondence, test summaries, test documentation, and other working papers that document the audit procedures performed and the issues noted. The ability to perform testing assignments with a degree of independence.

• Manages multiple competing priorities while ensuring deadlines are met.

• Fosters team environment and embraces change, promoting a positive work environment.

• Assists the IT Audit Supervisor in preparing an audit approach that describes the planning in detail including the nature, timing, and extent of the internal audit procedures for an individual audit. 

• Works with the IT Audit team to identify key areas of risk and appropriate coverage for individual audits and builds relationships with business line stakeholders.

• Maintains a professional training plan to continually develop technical and professional skills consistent with the department’s requirements and philosophy.

• Stays abreast of IT standards, developments, and new technologies to gain an understanding of their links and impact to the assigned risk areas. 

• Understands and applies appropriate audit methodologies, technology and tools in accordance with the Department’s Standard Operating Procedures.

• Works with internal audit team in the development of creative, practical, and cost-effective recommendations for improvement.

• Demonstrates teamwork by responsively cooperating with the other engagement team members, sharing information and ideas, accepting constructive feedback, and accepting additional assignments when appropriate.

COMPETENCIES

• Unquestionable ethics, integrity, and values.

• High level of energy, passion, and commitment to excellence.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving skills, including creativity and innovative thinking.

• Highly professional with strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in IT, MIS, accounting, finance, or a related business discipline is required and 1 or more years of banking-related experience is preferred.  

• Experience: IT Audit experience, beyond IT SOX, with a financial institution is strongly preferred.  Strong knowledge of IT risks and controls as well as experience evaluating and testing internal controls is preferred. Experience in data analytics using products such as Arbutus or Python is a plus. 

• Certifications/Specific Knowledge: Well-developed analytical, interpersonal, and communication (both written and verbal) skills.  Good interpersonal skills, good computer skills, ability to read, write, speak and understand English. In addition, progress toward a professional certification in at least one IT related area (e.g., CISA, CFE, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, etc.) is highly desired.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/CLASSES

Required annual compliance training; New Employee Orientation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to effectively access and interpret information on computer screens, documents, reports, and cash denominations, and identify customers. This position requires a large amount of time in front of a computer.  This can be done sitting or standing with use of the right desk.  This position may require bending and reaching.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Telecommuting roles no matter if hybrid or 100% full time telecommuting must have a secure home office environment that is free from background noise and distractions. They must also have a reliable private internet connection that is not supplied by use of cellular data (hotspot). Cable or fiber connections are preferred.  Requirements are subject to change, as new systems and technology are delivered.

TRAVEL

Travel may be required to come to meetings as needed.

In accordance with Colorado law: Colorado pay for this position is anticipated to be between $63,275.85 - $101,077.41 , actual offers to be determined based on applicant’s skills, experience and education.

While the anticipated deadline for the job posting is 03-21-2025, we encourage you to submit your application as we may still consider qualified candidates beyond this date.

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