Western Alliance Bancorporation

IT Senior Auditor

Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in Internal Audit or related fields
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • Entry to intermediate knowledge of regulatory compliance
  • Understanding of audit frameworks and methodologies
  • Familiarity with COSO and Sarbanes-Oxley standards
  • CISA or CISSP certification preferred
  • Basic knowledge of data analytics tools

Responsibilities

  • Assist in planning and executing audits across the organization
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls
  • Document audit findings and create necessary reports
  • Perform testing on high risk or complex controls
  • Support the closure of audit issues with management actions
  • Provide regular updates to audit project managers
  • Participate in team and individual performance discussions

Benefits

  • Competitive salary structure
  • Ownership stake options
  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
  • Generous 401k matching program
  • Tuition assistance for further education
  • Opportunity for community involvement through volunteer programs
  • Wellness initiatives to promote health and well-being
Full Job Description
Job Title:
IT Senior Auditor

Location:
CityScape

What you'll do:
As an IT Senior Auditor you'll assist in the planning for and assessing of design and operating effectiveness of controls for various audits in your assigned coverage areas, supporting the execution of the department's annual audit plan. You'll prepare for and attend or lead process walkthrough meetings, document process narratives, and test high risk or complex controls for adherence to bank policies and procedures, and compliance with federal and state banking regulations. You'll follow a similar process for testing and validating high risk or complex implemented management action plans designed to close audit issues. You'll report to an IT Associate Audit Director and will have the opportunity to work with our audit leaders across the department, participating in integrated audits in finance, banking operations, credit administration, risk management and compliance disciplines.
  • Support the IT Audit Director, IT Associate Audit Director and IT Audit Project Manager with audits across the organization and completes multiple audit assignments and/or projects.
  • Understand risk management frameworks to help in internal control evaluation of audit assignments. Assist in audit planning for various audit assignments and/or projects.
  • Using the audit software (Wdesk/Workiva), create audit documentation for process narratives, assist in drafting the risk & control matrix and related audit test steps based on audit scope and per audit methodology. Test the design and operating effectiveness of higher risk/complex controls to established policies & procedures as well as regulatory guidance. Respond to review notes generated by IT Audit Project Manager and IT Associate Audit Director. Provide conclusions and recommendations per audit methodology. Performs additional testing as determined to be necessary.
  • As assigned, plan and perform test of validation for implemented management action plans. Assist in the closure of audit issues per audit methodology.
  • Provide ad-hoc reports and status updates to IT Audit Project Managers.
  • Comply with department annual training requirements and proactively drafts and discusses performance goals with IT Associate Audit Director.
  • Attends and participates in team, peer and one-on-one meetings.


What you'll need:
  • 2+ years of related experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, or similar field.
  • Bachelor's degree in related field required.
  • Entry level to intermediate experience and knowledge in your assigned internal audit area.
  • Entry level to intermediate knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
  • Entry level time management and organizational skills; knowledge of data analytic tools preferred.
  • Entry level knowledge of internal control analysis and risk assessment methodologies, COSO framework, Institute of Internal Auditor standards, FRB Supervisory Letter 13-1 standards, FFIEC IT Handbook/Guidelines, and/or Sarbanes-Oxley Section 302/402 regulatory requirements.
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is preferred.
  • Entry level knowledge of data analytic tools preferred.
  • Intermediate speaking and writing communication skills.
  • Occasional travel required.


Benefits you'll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want - like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!

About Western Alliance Bancorporation

Western Alliance Bancorporation is a bank holding company that provides a range of banking and related services to businesses and individuals. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Western Alliance Bancorporation operates through its subsidiary banks, which include Western Alliance Bank, Bank of Nevada, and Bridge Bank. The company offers a variety of products and services, including commercial and industrial loans, real estate loans, treasury management, and wealth management. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to providing exceptional customer service and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its performance and growth.
Learn more about Western Alliance Bancorporation
Size
3,139 employees
Market Cap
$6.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$506.6 million
5 Year Trend
+18.8%
NASDAQ

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