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Wilmington Trust

IT Lead Auditor - Technology Infrastructure & Operations

Wilmington Trust, Bridgeport, Connecticut, us, 06610

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IT Lead Auditor - Technology Infrastructure & Operations

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Wilmington Trust . THIS ROLE WILL NEED TO BE HYBRID 3 DAYS/WEEK OUT OF: BUFFALO NY, BRIDGEPORT CT, or WILMINGTON DE. Overview

Leads and executes audits over the Banks Information Technology (IT) Engineering, Operations, Governance, Risk Management, and Architecture functions. Responsible for overseeing and executing annual risk assessments, audit examinations, continuous auditing & monitoring, and remediation plan validations. Communicates audit progress and findings to Bank management and oversees Auditors (as applicable) on assigned audit activities. Primary Responsibilities Lead and participate in audits from planning to reporting and produce quality deliverables in accordance with the Divisions methodology and professional standards while ensuring timely completion. Plan and execute other assurance activities (including continuous monitoring & auditing, product delivery assessments, validation procedures, investigations, and retrospective reviews) utilizing modernized assurance methodologies, tools, and approaches in accordance with the Divisions methodology. Write audit findings that clearly identify risk and root cause and communicate findings to Bank management in a timely fashion. Partner with stakeholders, business management, and Risk Management establishing strong working relationships while maintaining independence. Embrace innovative change and help the team adapt to change. Effectively incorporate data analytics and other automation techniques into all phases of audits and other activities. Maintain knowledge of the assigned subject matter discipline. Coach, develop, and oversee the work of Auditors and new hires, including executing review and supervision. Embrace and exemplify the culture of engagement and belonging. Contribute to the achievement of Division priorities. Understand and adhere to the Companys risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Companys Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management. Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand. Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable. Complete other related duties as assigned.

Scope Of Responsibilities

This position leads and executes assurance activities, maintains relationships, communicates with Bank management, and oversees Auditors. The position ensures activities are in conformance with professional auditing standards. The jobholder reports to an Audit (Senior) Manager. Education and Experience Required

Bachelors degree and a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 9 years higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience. Minimum of 1 years leadership experience. Experience with internal audit methodology. Solid understanding of internal control concepts. Experience evaluating adequacy of the controls. Strong leadership skills. Experience coaching and developing others. Proven analytical and critical thinking skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience presenting sensitive and complex findings to business management and influencing change. Proven ability to handle multiple projects at the same time. Experience in challenging the status quo and defending conclusions when challenged.

Education And Experience Preferred

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics, or related technical field. MBA or Masters Degree in an appropriate field. Related professional certifications (CIA, CPA, CISA, CISSP, cloud certification, or similar). Financial services industry experience. Strong experience in infrastructure auditing (preferably in the banking/financial services sector). Working knowledge of auditing server operating systems, server virtualization systems, database management platforms, middleware technologies, storage infrastructure, network infrastructure, firewalls, VPN, and other security appliances, data backup solutions, email management systems, mainframe systems and related security products, file transmissions and job scheduling systems. Working knowledge of cloud computing risks and related controls frameworks. Working knowledge of modern delivery practices and supporting tech (agile, DevOps tools, etc.). Working knowledge of API Management and associated security risks. Working knowledge of ITIL Standards and core IT services such as change, problem, incident, and asset management. Understanding of regulatory requirements as they relate to technology in the financial services industry.

Location

Buffalo, New York, United States of America Employment Type

Full-time Seniority Level

Not Applicable Job Function

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