IT Internal Auditor

Summary:  The purpose of FirstBank’s internal audit department is to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve FirstBank’s operations. The mission of FirstBank internal audit is to enhance and protect organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight. The internal audit department helps FirstBank accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes. FirstBank internal audit exists to enhance and protect organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight. The internal audit department helps the organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. The IT Internal Auditor conducts IT governance, infrastructure & support, integrated business process, and application audits for various lines of business/functional areas within the bank. Responsibilities include supporting the execution of all audit activities in planning, fieldwork, reporting and wrap-up phases and conducting tests of design and effectiveness. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs technology, project management, change management, information security, identity and access management, data governance, and third-party risk audits on the Bank’s business activities to identify risks and controls that may have an impact on the integrity of the control environment, integrity of financial information, or achievement of business objectives.
• Executes internal audit testing in accordance with International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) and the Bank’s internal methodology.
• Identifies potential findings and discusses them with audit leadership.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge in risk and controls and process/controls documentation.
• Documents results of work in a manner that is clear, concise, and accurate.
• Performs testing to assess remediation of previously identified issues.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information as required by law and by Bank policy.
• Seek to obtain professional certification(s) and continue to develop and expand knowledge of the audit profession, bank regulatory issuances, our industry, and Company products and information through self-study, research, and continuing education efforts.
• Performs other duties & responsibilities as required or assigned by supervisor.

 Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required; Computer Science or Management Information Systems preferred
• 1-4 years of information technology audit or similar experience
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) preferred; or pursuing CISA certification
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) preferred
• Previous IT Audit experience in banking or financial industry preferred
• Basic experience executing SQL queries or utilizing Artificial Intelligence Technology (e.g. CoPilot) is preferred. 

 Skills and Abilities

• Must be experienced in performing audits within a multi-platform, networked environment.
• Experience in auditing Financial Services/Banking applications and business processes is preferred.
• Have a distinct basic knowledge of all aspects of the bank’s operating procedures and practices.
• Have flexibility in adjusting to change.
• Exercise judgment, integrity, and skill in personal relationships with officers and employees.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word and ability to learn/apply auditing related software
• Ability to demonstrate the highest level of ethical behavior and confidentiality and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.