AVP, Technology Audit

AVP, Technology Audit

What we look for in a candidate

We look for candidates who are eager to make an impact to our clients by doing real, hands-on work. Successful Jefferies Internal Auditors are able to multitask and manage a variety of projects simultaneously. Candidates must demonstrate professionalism and relationship management skills together with strong technical, written and verbal communication skills.  The work is fast paced, challenging and intellectually stimulating. The ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, be adaptable and work both independently and as part of a team are essential traits of a successful candidate. Although a background in finance can be helpful, we hire Internal Auditors who have studied a variety of disciplines.

Position Overview:

The Technology Audit team is part of the Global Internal Audit organization covering Jefferies businesses and services globally.  The team provides independent assurance over the Jefferies control framework and environment.  The Assistant Vice President (AVP) candidate will be a key member of a team responsible for providing assurance over the technology and security controls. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Maintain compliance with audit methodology, while also operating within industry best practices, applicable regulations, and internal and external professional practice expectations. 
• Participate in the walkthrough meetings and interviews with business stakeholders to develop understanding of business processes.
• Participate in formal discussions with business stakeholders throughout the duration of audit engagements to communicate status or concerns.
• Identify potential risks and controls and assist in developing scope and work programs.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and identify control weaknesses.
• Generate insightful, meaningful observations that effectively convey significance and impact on risk and/or risk management practices, reporting findings and audit issues to Audit Management.
• Assist with workpaper and report preparation and document results using appropriate business and technical language.
• Document workpapers demonstrating the work was appropriately performed (e.g., detailed lead sheets describing the control attributes that were tested and the results were documented in a manner to support the conclusions reached, effectiveness and sustainable controls are evident in documentation). Documentation should stand alone to enable re-performance.
• Collaborate with other IA teams to ensure appropriate coverage and assessment of IT where required by legal entity or regulatory requirement.
• Complete work on a timely basis and deliver work products that meet objectives and standards of methodology, applicable standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Build relationships with peers and clients within organization and exhibit a high standard of performance and professional conduct that will create a culture of integrity and inclusion; where all individual and departmental choices are rooted in good judgment and support Jefferies values and corporate culture. 
• Demonstrate professional skepticism and personal accountability.

Qualifications:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study.  Additional advanced degree and/or certification (CPA, MBA, etc.) a plus.
• Minimum of 5+ years of audit or relevant experience.
• Related certifications (CIA, CPA, CISA, CISM, CISSP, etc.)
• Advanced knowledge of IT application controls, and IT General Controls is required
• Familiarity with IT Governance frameworks (e.g., ITIL, COBIT, NIST, CIS, FFIEC, etc.) and guidelines, as well as Technology Architecture, Governance, and key processes (e.g., Change, Problem, and Incident Management)
• Effective verbal, written and negotiation skills
• Effective project management skills
• Effective influencing and relationship management skills
• Working knowledge of data analytics and using data analytics to improve audit quality. 
• Familiarity with data analytics tools (e.g., Alteryx, SQL, Excel, PowerBI, etc.)
• Employs critical thinking skills to identify pragmatic recommendations within an evolving and increasingly complex regulatory and risk management environment. 
• Ability to work well individually, and in teams, share information, support colleagues, and encourage participation.

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $125,000 - $150,000

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (‘‘Jefferies,’’ ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us’’ or ‘‘our’’) is a U.S.-headquartered global full service, integrated investment banking and securities firm. Our largest subsidiary, Jefferies LLC, a U.S. broker-dealer, was founded in the U.S. in 1962 and our first international operating subsidiary, Jefferies International Limited, a U.K. broker-dealer, was established in the U.K. in 1986. Our strategy focuses on continuing to build out our investment banking effort, enhancing our capital markets businesses and further developing our Leucadia Asset Management alternative asset management platform. We offer deep sector expertise across a full range of products and services in investment banking, equities, fixed income, asset and wealth management in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East and Asia.  

At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. This includes applicants from historically underrepresented groups, including women, racial and ethnic minorities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, military veterans, and individuals with disabilities or who are neurodiverse. 

Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.  

The salary offered will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part- time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full time employees, paid parental leave.