OverviewThe IT Audit Americas Leader is responsible for overseeing audit activities across information technology functions, ensuring the adequacy and effectiveness of controls that support the security, integrity, and resilience of the organization's technology environment. This executive role provides strategic leadership across IT audit functions, including cybersecurity, infrastructure, applications, information risk management, and cloud technologies. The position drives innovation and optimization within audit execution through advanced methodologies, analytics, and risk-based practices. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to senior management on technology risk and audit matters. This leader will also be accountable for developing high-performing teams, maintaining regulatory compliance, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and industry best practices.
Responsibilities- Lead and oversee IT Audit Americas teams responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of controls across applications, cybersecurity, information risk management, information security, and infrastructure.
- Assess and provide assurance on the security, integrity, resilience, and governance of the organization's technology environment.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in audit execution, monitoring, reporting, and analytics capabilities.
- Develop, mentor, and oversee senior audit managers responsible for audit planning, execution, and adherence to internal audit methodologies.
- Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
- Serve as a key advisor to the Board of Directors and executive leadership on significant technology audit findings, emerging risks, and control weaknesses.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with executive stakeholders, fostering accountability, transparency, and partnership.
- Collaborate across all levels of the organization to develop, implement, and execute enterprise-wide audit policies and procedures.
- Ensure policies, controls, and audit practices align with corporate objectives and government regulatory requirements.
- Oversee the annual audit plan, budget management, resource allocation, workforce planning, and staffing strategies.
ExperienceRequired Experience- Extensive IT Audit leadership experience (12-15 years preferred) within a large, complex financial services organization.
- Significant experience leading and managing internal audit teams and large-scale audit programs.
- Proven track record in risk assessment, audit methodology development, audit execution, and regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrated success driving innovation through audit analytics and technology-enabled audit practices.
- Experience influencing senior executives, boards, and risk committees on technology and control-related matters.
- Strong project management, organizational leadership, and people development experience.
Technical Expertise- Information Technology Audit and Risk Management
- Applications and Systems Controls
- Cybersecurity and Information Security
- Information Risk Management
- Cloud Computing Technologies
- IP Network Infrastructure
- Windows Active Directory
- Database Technologies
- Mobile Technologies
- Technology Governance Frameworks and Industry Standards
Leadership Competencies- Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to anticipate changes in the business and regulatory environment and proactively align resources and priorities.
- Recognized subject matter expertise in industry trends, emerging technologies, and audit best practices.
- Demonstrated enterprise-wide leadership beyond functional responsibilities.
EducationRequired- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
CertificationsOne or more of the following professional certifications are strongly preferred:
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Other relevant audit, risk, or cybersecurity certifications.
The typical base pay range for this role is between $180,000 - $232,000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonuses and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click the link below.
MUFG Benefits Summary
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