IT Infrastructure Audit Associate

Overview

A globally recognized financial institution with a strong international footprint is building out its U.S. audit capabilities and is seeking an IT Audit professional to support technology risk coverage across the Americas. This individual will operate within a high-visibility internal audit function, partnering closely with technology, risk, and compliance teams to assess application and infrastructure controls. The role offers exposure to both application-focused audits and broader infrastructure/cyber initiatives, with a clear path to grow into more senior audit ownership and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Execute audits across IT applications and related systems, evaluating control design, effectiveness, and regulatory alignment
• Support integrated audits alongside business audit teams, as well as lead discrete technology-focused reviews
• Draft clear, concise audit findings and partner with stakeholders to communicate risks and recommendations
• Track and validate remediation efforts, ensuring timely closure of audit and regulatory issues
• Contribute to ongoing risk assessment and audit planning activities across technology domains
• Perform continuous monitoring of key systems, controls, and emerging technology risks
• Partner cross-functionally with teams in risk, compliance, legal, and information security to drive consistent control frameworks
• Collaborate with audit teams across different business units and regions to align on best practices and methodologies
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance audit coverage, efficiency, and risk insight

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in IT audit, technology risk, or cybersecurity audit within financial services or a complex corporate environment
• Strong understanding of IT general controls, application controls, data governance, and security frameworks
• Familiarity with regulatory and industry standards (e.g., FFIEC, NIST, or similar frameworks)
• Experience executing audits end-to-end, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting
• Ability to assess technology risks and translate technical findings into business impact
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with both technical teams and senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, or related field (advanced certifications or degrees are a plus)