Sallie Mae

Senior Associate, Technology Audit

Sallie Mae$92K — $110K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proficient in evaluating IT general controls, application controls, and cybersecurity controls.
  • Experience in assessing technology risks like cloud computing and blockchain.
  • Familiarity with auditing data analytics and automated controls is advantageous.
  • Solid knowledge of industry regulations and standards (e.g., SOX, GDPR, ISO 27001).
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong project management abilities, able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive technology audits covering IT controls and cybersecurity.
  • Assess IT processes to identify risks and suggest remedial actions.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of IT governance and internal controls.
  • Identify control deficiencies and recommend improvements.
  • Conduct post-audit follow-ups to verify implementation of recommendations.
  • Prepare clear audit reports summarizing findings and management responses.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salaries
  • Bonus incentives
  • Generous PTO, Floating Holidays, and 12 Federal Holidays
  • 401k with employer match for financial well-being
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Employer paid short/long-term disability and life insurance
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements
  • Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement
  • Access to on-site gyms and fitness subsidies
  • Confidential counseling support and wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarships
  • Career development and training opportunities
Full Job Description

What You'll Contribute

The Senior Associate, Technology Audit will be responsible for planning and executing technology-focused audits, evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of IT controls, and assessing the overall IT governance framework.

What You'll Do

  • Conduct comprehensive technology audits, including IT general controls, application controls, system development life cycle, cybersecurity, and other related areas.
  • Assess IT processes, systems, and controls to identify risks, evaluate their impact, and recommend appropriate remedial actions.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of IT governance, risk management, and internal control processes.
  • Identify control deficiencies and areas for improvement, and provide practical and actionable recommendations to enhance IT controls and processes.
  • Conduct post-audit follow-up to verify the implementation and effectiveness of recommended actions.
  • Prepare clear and concise audit reports, summarizing findings, recommendations, and management responses.

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job; it is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this role.

What you have

Minimum: Indicate minimum education, skills and experience required.

  • Proficient in evaluating and testing IT general controls, application controls, and cybersecurity controls.
  • Experience in assessing emerging technology risks, such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and blockchain.
  • Familiarity with auditing data analytics and automated controls is advantageous.
  • Solid knowledge of industry regulations and standards (e.g., SOX, GDPR, ISO 27001).
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify control deficiencies and propose practical solutions.
  • Strong project management abilities, including the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

Preferred: Indicate 2nice to haves2 regarding education, skills, and experience.

  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field. A master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP) are a plus.
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in technology audit, IT risk management, or a related field.

Feeling your best helps you do your best:Our benefits take care of the whole youso you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!).

  • Competitive base salaries

  • Bonus incentives

  • Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed

  • Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more

  • Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance

  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements.

  • Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs

  • Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)

  • Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives

  • Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs

  • Career development and training opportunities

About Sallie Mae

Sallie Mae is a publicly traded U.S. corporation that provides consumer banking. Its nature has changed dramatically since it was set up in 1973. At first, it was a government entity that serviced federal education loans. It then became private and started offering private student loans, although at one point it had a contract to service federal loans. The company's primary business is originating, servicing, and collecting private education loans. The company also provides college savings tools such as its Upromise rewards program. It is headquartered in Newark, Delaware.
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