ACCsurance, LLC
VP of Technology Audit – $140-170K +25% Annual Bonus & Sign On
ACCsurance, LLC, New York, New York, us, 10261
VP of Technology Audit – $140-170K +25% Annual Bonus & Sign On
Job description — Internal Audit’s primary mission is to provide assurance to the Board of Directors and Executive Management that our Client’s businesses are well managed and meeting strategic, operational and risk management objectives. The team engages with senior leaders and all of our Client’s individual business units globally to understand and advise on the risks in their business, evaluate the effectiveness of key processes and assist in the design of best practices that can improve their results. Internal Audit’s work builds confidence that our Client will meet its obligations to clients, shareholders, employees and other stakeholders.
The team includes professionals with trading, sales, risk management, compliance, technology, finance and operational experience. Internal Audit reports directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
The Technology Audit team performs regional and global audits covering Our Client’s Technology application systems and infrastructure components such as databases, operating systems, data centers, and messaging platforms. The Technology Audit team also performs business-integrated audits covering the technology components of various business units, including investment management, sales, trading, operations, risk management, finance, legal and compliance.
Our Client’s Internal Audit Technology group is seeking a Vice President for its Technology Audit practice. The Vice President will support the execution of the firm’s annual audit plan and advisory activities by leading global and regional audit reviews and ongoing engagements with business units.
The Technology Audit Vice President will have the following responsibilities:
Responsibilities
Managing and leading the execution of audit reviews, including:
Project management and resource planning
Engaging with stakeholders to understand and document key processes and risks within a specific business unit
Making risk-based determinations on audit scope
Designing and executing test plans to validate controls
Investigating and escalating issues identified during testing
Drafting audit reports and issue details
Discussing observations and remediation activities with senior stakeholders
Contributing to ongoing business monitoring and optimization activities, including:
Identifying emerging firm-wide and business risks, understanding organizational changes through quarterly engagements with business units, and completing risk assessments of these areas
Leading projects aimed at optimizing business processes and control activities
Providing advisory services during the development of new businesses and systems
Performing regulatory and industry-driven audit reviews
Leading or contributing to global department-wide initiatives
Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with businesses and support functions, including acting as the primary Internal Audit business engagement liaison for one or more lines of business
Contributing to ad hoc presentations to clients, internal committees, and regulatory bodies
Assisting in the formation of the annual audit plan
Managing global audit staff, while providing timely and candid feedback and coaching
Qualifications
Undergraduate or graduate degree in management information systems, engineering, technology, computer science, or a related field is preferred. BA/BS, or equivalent, is required
Extensive experience in technology function or in a technology audit role, preferably within the financial services industry
Strong understanding of application development, databases, operating systems, networking and other key technology infrastructure components
Advanced knowledge of technology controls including: application security management (e.g. user entitlements, authentication, accountability, data protection), system architecture and design (e.g. availability, performance, scalability, data integrity and validation), technology operations (e.g. change and release management, data backup and retention, performance and capacity management), and technology governance (e.g. technology risk management, cyber security rules and regulations)
Interest in broad exposure to investment management, sales, trading, operations, risk management, finance, legal, and compliance activities in the asset management industry
Familiarity with financial instruments and asset management processes
Proficient understanding of current regulatory and industry events
Relevant professional certifications are a plus
Skills
Excellent communication (verbal, written, listening) and interpersonal skills
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with peers and business partners
Intellectual curiosity and healthy skepticism
Ability to synthesize and articulate complex ideas
Critical thinking and problem solving abilities
Strong project management, organizational, and presentation skills
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The team includes professionals with trading, sales, risk management, compliance, technology, finance and operational experience. Internal Audit reports directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
The Technology Audit team performs regional and global audits covering Our Client’s Technology application systems and infrastructure components such as databases, operating systems, data centers, and messaging platforms. The Technology Audit team also performs business-integrated audits covering the technology components of various business units, including investment management, sales, trading, operations, risk management, finance, legal and compliance.
Our Client’s Internal Audit Technology group is seeking a Vice President for its Technology Audit practice. The Vice President will support the execution of the firm’s annual audit plan and advisory activities by leading global and regional audit reviews and ongoing engagements with business units.
The Technology Audit Vice President will have the following responsibilities:
Responsibilities
Managing and leading the execution of audit reviews, including:
Project management and resource planning
Engaging with stakeholders to understand and document key processes and risks within a specific business unit
Making risk-based determinations on audit scope
Designing and executing test plans to validate controls
Investigating and escalating issues identified during testing
Drafting audit reports and issue details
Discussing observations and remediation activities with senior stakeholders
Contributing to ongoing business monitoring and optimization activities, including:
Identifying emerging firm-wide and business risks, understanding organizational changes through quarterly engagements with business units, and completing risk assessments of these areas
Leading projects aimed at optimizing business processes and control activities
Providing advisory services during the development of new businesses and systems
Performing regulatory and industry-driven audit reviews
Leading or contributing to global department-wide initiatives
Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with businesses and support functions, including acting as the primary Internal Audit business engagement liaison for one or more lines of business
Contributing to ad hoc presentations to clients, internal committees, and regulatory bodies
Assisting in the formation of the annual audit plan
Managing global audit staff, while providing timely and candid feedback and coaching
Qualifications
Undergraduate or graduate degree in management information systems, engineering, technology, computer science, or a related field is preferred. BA/BS, or equivalent, is required
Extensive experience in technology function or in a technology audit role, preferably within the financial services industry
Strong understanding of application development, databases, operating systems, networking and other key technology infrastructure components
Advanced knowledge of technology controls including: application security management (e.g. user entitlements, authentication, accountability, data protection), system architecture and design (e.g. availability, performance, scalability, data integrity and validation), technology operations (e.g. change and release management, data backup and retention, performance and capacity management), and technology governance (e.g. technology risk management, cyber security rules and regulations)
Interest in broad exposure to investment management, sales, trading, operations, risk management, finance, legal, and compliance activities in the asset management industry
Familiarity with financial instruments and asset management processes
Proficient understanding of current regulatory and industry events
Relevant professional certifications are a plus
Skills
Excellent communication (verbal, written, listening) and interpersonal skills
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with peers and business partners
Intellectual curiosity and healthy skepticism
Ability to synthesize and articulate complex ideas
Critical thinking and problem solving abilities
Strong project management, organizational, and presentation skills
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