Job description
IT Auditor
Millennium’s Management Controls and Internal Audit Group exists to assist Millennium's Compliance, Legal & Ethics Oversight (CLEO). Within this department, the IT Audit group evaluates the IT systems and processes and recommends improvements to Millennium’s internal control structure for handling technology, cyber, operational, financial and reputational risk. We have an exciting opportunity to join the MCIA department as an IT Auditor and are looking for someone who is forward-thinking and analytical. Day-to-day, you will be tasked to perform IT and integrated audit engagements and continuously work to improve processes and procedures.
Ideally, you are someone who enjoys problem-solving and has outstanding organizational skills. This role requires an individual who can deliver in a fast-paced, demanding environment while remaining calm under pressure. If this sounds like an exciting opportunity, we would love to hear from you!
Primary Responsibilities
- Participate and perform IT audit engagements focusing on IT core infrastructure, trade execution and trade processing infrastructure, critical applications, and IT general controls during integrated and IT focused audits
- Build and maintain key relationships with partners, establishing a culture of engagement while adding value
- Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of the technology organization, business areas, and support functions
- Support the Head of Information Technology Audit and IT Audit Leads with audit planning, scope design, internal control assessment, raising and reporting of issues, and monitoring of remediation plans
- Participate in department-wide initiatives focused on continually improving firm processes and the control environment
- Assist with annual risk assessment process, audit plan creation, and other departmental administrative projects
Qualifications/Skills Required
- 3+ years of IT audit experience with exposure to core IT infrastructure, cyber security, equities trading, fixed-income trading, operations, and trade support functions
- Strong analytical and reporting skills and effective relationship-building experience
- Effective communication (verbal and written) and inter-personal skills, with the ability to present sophisticated and sensitive issues to management and inspire change
- Effective time management skills, with the ability to work on multiple simultaneous engagements, prioritize tasks, and escalate to MCIA management in timely fashion
- Knowledge of and experience in core IT infrastructure platforms (e.g., Windows, Unix, Sybase, SQL), cyber security, cloud technology, networks, firewalls, and data analytics
- Extensive knowledge of the audit lifecycle and the evaluation of IT general controls and IT automated controls
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science/Engineering, or other relevant fields
- A related certification (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CIA) is desired
- Domestic and international travel requirements: 0%-10%