Senior Technical Auditor
Boston, Massachusetts
Open to Remote
Full Time
$120k - $150k
We are working with a company that is a leading investment management firm dedicated to delivering superior investment results for our clients. We specialize in quantitative investment strategies and provide investment management services to a wide range of institutional investors.
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Technical Auditor to join our team in Boston, MA. The Senior Technical Auditor will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of our internal controls and processes, as well as identifying areas for improvement.
Responsibilities:
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Technical Auditor to join our team in Boston, MA. The Senior Technical Auditor will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of our internal controls and processes, as well as identifying areas for improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive technical audits of our systems, processes, and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices.
- Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls related to information technology, cybersecurity, data privacy, and other key areas.
- Perform risk assessments to identify potential areas of weakness or vulnerability and develop appropriate audit plans and testing procedures.
- Lead and execute complex audit engagements from planning through reporting, including coordinating with relevant stakeholders and managing audit timelines.
- Review and analyze audit findings and work closely with management to develop practical recommendations for remediation and process enhancements.
- Stay abreast of emerging trends, regulatory changes, and industry developments related to audit and risk management, and incorporate relevant insights into audit methodologies and procedures.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior members of the audit team, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the audit function through knowledge sharing and collaboration.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, information systems, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in internal auditing, external auditing, or risk management, with a focus on technology and information systems auditing.
- Strong understanding of audit methodologies, risk assessment techniques, and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT).
- Solid knowledge of relevant regulations and standards governing the financial services industry, including SEC, FINRA, and GDPR.
- Demonstrated experience leading and executing complex audit engagements, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify issues, assess root causes, and develop practical recommendations for improvement.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact confidently with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment, and a commitment to professional growth and development.