Manager, IT Internal Audit
Key Skills for This Role
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Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Accounting, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
- 5+ years of progressive experience in IT Audit, Internal Audit, External Audit, SOX compliance, or a related assurance function
- Experience supporting or managing audit teams and executing IT audit portfolios, preferably within a publicly traded organization
- Experience drafting audit scope memos, findings, and formal audit reports with clear, concise, and well-supported conclusions for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Knowledge of ITGCs, application controls, automated controls, cybersecurity, and infrastructure risk concepts
- Hands-on experience assessing technical infrastructure including network architecture and security, database platforms, cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and emerging technologies such as AI/ML systems
- Familiarity with financial reporting processes and the intersection of technology and internal controls over financial reporting
- Strong project management, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders, IT management, control owners, and external auditors on both technical and non-technical topics
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
- Desired Skills
- CIA, CISA, CISSP, or other relevant professional certification
- Knowledge of ERP platforms such as Workday, Oracle, or SAP
- Experience with GRC platforms and audit management tools
- Experience leveraging data analytics, automation, and continuous monitoring to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to process improvement and control optimization initiatives within an audit or assurance function
- What's In It For You
- At FactSet, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. Being a FactSetter means:
- The opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up.
- Support for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company-wide wellness days.
- Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer our employees a range of accommodations to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives.
- A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability, where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions.
- Career progression planning with dedicated time each month for learning and development.
- Business Resource Groups open to all employees that serve as a catalyst for connection, growth, and belonging.
- Learn more about our benefits here.
- Salary is just one component of our compensation package and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications.
- The budgeted amount range for this position in NYC and the State of Connecticut is $128k - $160K
- Company Overview:
- FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) helps the financial community to see more, think bigger, and work better. Our digital platform and enterprise solutions deliver financial data, analytics, and open technology to more than 8,200 global clients, including over 200,000 individual users. Clients across the buy-side and sell-side, as well as wealth managers, private equity firms, and corporations, achieve more every day with our comprehensive and connected content, flexible next-generation workflow solutions, and client-centric specialized support. As a member of the S&P 500, we are committed to sustainable growth and have been recognized among the Best Places to Work in 2023 by Glassdoor as a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award winner. Learn more at www.factset.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn.
- At FactSet, we celebrate difference of thought, experience, and perspective. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. FactSet participates in E-Verify
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Accounting, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
- 5+ years of progressive experience in IT Audit, Internal Audit, External Audit, SOX compliance, or a related assurance function
- Experience supporting or managing audit teams and executing IT audit portfolios, preferably within a publicly traded organization
- Experience drafting audit scope memos, findings, and formal audit reports with clear, concise, and well-supported conclusions for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Knowledge of ITGCs, application controls, automated controls, cybersecurity, and infrastructure risk concepts
- Hands-on experience assessing technical infrastructure including network architecture and security, database platforms, cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and emerging technologies such as AI/ML systems
- Familiarity with financial reporting processes and the intersection of technology and internal controls over financial reporting
- Strong project management, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders, IT management, control owners, and external auditors on both technical and non-technical topics
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
- CIA, CISA, CISSP, or other relevant professional certification
- Knowledge of ERP platforms such as Workday, Oracle, or SAP
- Experience with GRC platforms and audit management tools
- Experience leveraging data analytics, automation, and continuous monitoring to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to process improvement and control optimization initiatives within an audit or assurance function
- What's In It For You
- The opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth powered by the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up.
- Support for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company-wide wellness days.
- Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer our employees a range of accommodations to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives.
- A global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability, where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions.
- Career progression planning with dedicated time each month for learning and development.
- Business Resource Groups open to all employees that serve as a catalyst for connection, growth, and belonging.
- Learn more about our benefits here.
- Salary is just one component of our compensation package and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications.
- The budgeted amount range for this position in NYC and the State of Connecticut is $128k - $160K
- FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) helps the financial community to see more, think bigger, and work better. Our digital platform and enterprise solutions deliver financial data, analytics, and open technology to more than 8,200 global clients, including over 200,000 individual users. Clients across the buy-side and sell-side, as well as wealth managers, private equity firms, and corporations, achieve more every day with our comprehensive and connected content, flexible next-generation workflow solutions, and client-centric specialized support. As a member of the S&P 500, we are committed to sustainable growth and have been recognized among the Best Places to Work in 2023 by Glassdoor as a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award winner. Learn more at www.factset.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn.
- At FactSet, we celebrate difference of thought, experience, and perspective. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. FactSet participates in E-Verify
Preferred Qualifications
- Desired Skills
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and execute IT audits including scoping, fieldwork, review, and reporting
- Assess ITGCs, application controls, automated controls, cybersecurity, and infrastructure risks in accordance with established methodologies
- Perform substantive technical testing (access reviews, configuration analysis, cloud architecture, data analytics, artificial intelligence) when control gaps or ambiguity require going beyond standard control evaluation
- Review workpapers, testing conclusions, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality
- Partner with Internal Audit leadership and stakeholders to develop annual audit plans aligned with organizational risk priorities
- Identify emerging technology risks and recommend modifications to audit coverage and procedures
- Support business process audits by identifying and evaluating technology components, automated controls, and system dependencies embedded within business operations
- Provide subject matter expertise on technology-related risks within the broader context of business audit engagements
- Lead, mentor, and develop audit team members responsible for IT testing
- Manage workload balancing, performance management, and resource planning across the IT audit portfolio
- Build and maintain strong relationships with IT management, control owners, business leaders, Finance, and external auditors
- Communicate audit findings and control deficiencies clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Support external auditor interactions by providing relevant documentation and assisting with SOX IT reliance activities
- Oversee the identification, documentation, and evaluation of IT control deficiencies and audit findings
- Monitor remediation activities, validate corrective actions, and report on finding trends and overall IT control environment health
- Support SOX ITGC testing efforts, coach control owners, and help maintain high-quality workpaper documentation to facilitate external auditor reliance
- Contribute to maintaining consistency in audit methodologies and compliance standards across the organization
- What We're Looking For
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