IT Audit Lead

This is a high-impact role designed for an accomplished audit professional who thrives in complex, technology-driven environments and enjoys taking full ownership of audits from planning through reporting and remediation.As a trusted advisor to the business, you will partner with stakeholders across technology, infrastructure, cybersecurity, trading, and corporate functions to evaluate risks, assess control effectiveness, and deliver meaningful recommendations that improve the firm's control environment.This opportunity is ideal for an individual who possesses deep technical audit expertise, strong business acumen, and the confidence to engage with senior technology leaders in a fast-paced global trading organization.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and execute end-to-end IT audits across global business and technology functions, including audit planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting, and issue follow-up.Develop risk-based audit programs focused on critical technology and operational risks within a highly sophisticated trading environment.Assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls across infrastructure, cybersecurity, software development, data management, and technology operations.Evaluate technology platforms including operating systems, databases, networks, cloud environments, middleware, applications, source code management, and trading infrastructure.Review IT general controls (ITGCs), information security frameworks, identity and access management, change management, SDLC controls, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across technology, engineering, security, operations, and business teams globally.Present audit findings and recommendations clearly and effectively to management and senior stakeholders.Identify emerging risks and opportunities to enhance Internal Audit's methodology and overall value to the organization.Drive audit issue remediation efforts through constructive challenge and partnership with the business.Contribute to the ongoing development of Internal Audit's risk assessment and annual audit planning activities.Desired BackgroundBachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.7+ years of experience within IT Audit, Technology Risk, Information Security Audit, or Internal Audit.Experience independently leading complex technology audits from planning through final reporting.Strong understanding of:IT General Controls (ITGCs)Information Security and Cybersecurity ControlsIdentity & Access Management (IAM)Change Management and SDLC ProcessesOperating Systems, Networks, and Database TechnologiesCloud Platforms and Modern Infrastructure ArchitecturesDisaster Recovery and Business ContinuityTechnology Governance and Risk Management FrameworksAbility to audit highly technical environments, including:Mainframe and midrange platformsWindows, Linux, and Unix operating systemsNetwork infrastructure and data communicationsDatabases and middleware technologiesSoftware development and source code repositoriesInformation security and technology risk programsProfessional certification such as CISA, CISSP, CIA, CRISC, or CISM preferred.Financial services, capital markets, trading, or highly regulated industry experience is a plus but not required.