Information Systems Audit Consultant

• Possess a working knowledge of the Bank: its business processes; policies and procedures; governance practices; and regulatory obligations as it relates to information systems.
• Demonstrate proficiency in applying information systems audit principles, skills, and techniques in reviewing and testing computer applications and information systems technology of varying complexity utilized by the Bank.
• Execute the audit process on a wide variety of computing environments and computer applications and accurately interpret results against defined criteria and do so such that the work is competently and efficiently performed in accordance with professional and departmental standards.
• Apply internal control concepts in a wide variety of information technology processes and appropriately assess the exposures resulting from ineffective or missing control practices.
• Understand the financial, operational, and compliance risks which affect information systems design, modification and processing activities, demonstrate the ability to identify and appropriately dimension those risks, and formulate recommendations that are appropriate, practical, and cost-effective.
• Prioritize work so resources are devoted to areas of highest risk.
• Consistently document relevant facts and information that support the work performed and conclusions drawn so other reviewers can follow the auditor's logic and methodology.
• Effectively evaluate audit results, weighing the relevancy, accuracy, and perspective of conclusions against the accumulated audit evidence.
• Be effective in communicating audit results, both verbally and in writing, so they are persuasive, placed in the appropriate context, and understood by the recipient.
• Be able to complete work with limited instructions, yet know when to seek guidance from supervising staff when circumstances warrant.
• Complete work assignments independently and as part of a team project.
• Interact effectively with a wide variety of people in a wide variety of settings.
• Demonstrate effective time management skills by completing assignments within time budgets and calendar schedules while handling multiple tasks.
• Exhibit creativity and innovation in recommending improvements to departmental audit practices and processes.
• Engage in professional development activities, including completion of a professional certification program.
• May manage information systems audit engagements including planning, development of programs of audit testing and evaluation, staff supervision and evaluation, quality assurance, and reporting of audit results. 
• May have limited supervisory responsibilities, providing work direction to a small number of assisting staff on audit assignments. Incumbents may also give work assignments or directions to staff support personnel.
• May be responsible for designing and building small automation tools for use by the entire audit department. 
• May provide some training on identifying high level information system risk to the financial auditors.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, a related field, or equivalent education required. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification preferred.
• Five to seven years' progressively responsible experience performing risk-based financial, operational, and application and IT audits within Big 4, private industry, or combination public and private financial services industry.
• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley as it relates to general computer controls and automated business controls and use of COSO and CSA techniques preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in performing information systems audit process.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills both oral and written with strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
• Project management skills with the ability to manage an entire project. Ability to develop and nurture client relationships, handle multiple tasks, and adapt to a changing environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills to include working within ambiguous and/or stressful situations. Flexibility and ability to change priorities quickly is required.
• Able to operate Microsoft windows-based software and/or automated database systems required.