Senior IT Auditor

Senior IT Auditor - Global Fintech Company

Hybrid - Arlington, VA (5 days/month)

Position Overview:


As the Senior Auditor, you will be responsible for managing internal audit projects that assess and

enhance the effectiveness of the organization's governance, risk management, and internal control

processes. This role ensures compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and

organizational objectives while driving accountability and continuous improvement.

With a strong focus on project management, this role involves leading complex audit initiatives from

planning to execution by collaborating cross-functionally to identify risks, streamline processes, and

provide actionable recommendations.

Your Responsibilities:

• Work with the outsourced internal audit firm to develop and execute a risk-based internal audit

plan by ensuring audits effectively address key operational, financial, compliance/legal, and

strategic risks identified by the organization.

• Manage audit projects by overseeing planning, execution, reporting, quality control and followup

to ensure timely completion.

• Assess internal controls and identify emerging risks by conducting thorough evaluations and

providing actionable recommendations to improve governance, compliance, and operational

efficiency.

• Monitor regulatory changes and industry trends by continuously reviewing updates to maintain

effective and compliant audit processes.

• Prepare clear and concise audit reports by summarizing key findings, highlighting risks, and

presenting improvement areas to management.

• Support remediation efforts by collaborating with business units to track and facilitate the

resolution of audit findings.

• Enhance internal audit effectiveness by implementing best practices and continuous

improvement initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies

by maintaining accurate and well-documented audit records.

Required Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.

• 7-10 years of experience in internal audit.

• Strong knowledge of audit methodologies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements (e.g.,

SOX, AML).

• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple

audits simultaneously.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Professional certification (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA) is preferred.

Compensation:
$130,000-$150,000 per year