Director IT Audit

The Director IT Audit serves as a senior audit leader and trusted advisor, leveraging data and risk insights to deliver high‑impact assurance across technology, applications, and data. The Director owns U.S. audit strategy and coverage for these areas, partners closely with technology leadership, and brings deep expertise in regulatory expectations, risk‑based methodologies, and emerging technology risks.

Client Details

A global financial institution with a long standing presence across the Americas. The firm's U.S. platform is expanding with a strategic build in Dallas, positioning the office as a key hub for technology, data, and audit leadership.

Description

• Partner with audit leadership and cross‑functional teams to deliver coordinated, risk‑focused audit coverage across technology and data domains.
• Lead complex audit engagements and special reviews, including sensitive matters requiring sound judgment and discretion.
• Provide end‑to‑end oversight of audit engagements, from planning through reporting, applying a risk‑based approach grounded in a strong understanding of business processes, technology environments, and control frameworks.
• Contribute to the development of audit strategy and annual planning, adapting coverage as the risk landscape and business priorities evolve.
• Maintain a forward‑looking view of risk, continuously assessing emerging themes across technology, data, regulation, and industry trends.
• Synthesize audit results, identify root causes, and communicate clear, actionable findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Monitor issue remediation efforts and follow up on management action plans, ensuring transparency and alignment across audit teams.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with business and technology leaders through a collaborative, client‑focused approach.
• Embed the organization's risk appetite and risk culture into day‑to‑day audit leadership and decision‑making.
• Establish clear expectations for audit scope, approach, and deliverables, confirming alignment at engagement outset and documenting conclusions upon completion.
• Support due diligence and special projects as needed, providing insight into technology, data, and control risks related to strategic initiatives.
• Ensure internal audit standards and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Code of Ethics are upheld across all assignments.
• Stay current on evolving regulatory expectations and emerging risk areas, strengthening audit practices and programs accordingly.
• Provide quality oversight and review of audit documentation, ensuring conclusions are well supported and issues are clearly articulated.
• Monitor the broader risk environment to identify systemic issues, trends, or emerging risks that may impact audit priorities.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing team by fostering an inclusive culture, coaching talent, and supporting growth, succession planning, and long‑term development.
• Maintain required professional training and remain current on relevant technical, regulatory, and leadership topics.

Profile

A successful Director IT Audit should have:

• Bachelor's degree in business, technology, or a related discipline. Relevant audit, risk, or technology certifications are strongly preferred.
• Significant experience in IT audit, technology risk, or information security within complex, regulated environments, with a strong understanding of governance frameworks, risk management practices, and control design.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or comparable credentials are advantageous, along with exposure to widely used technology and security frameworks (for example, regulatory or industry standards).
• Solid understanding of operational processes and regulatory expectations relevant to technology and data environments in financial services or similarly regulated industries.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in environments with shifting priorities, evolving risks, and a high degree of ambiguity.
• Strong experience applying risk‑based audit methodologies and professional standards to assess complex technology and data control environments.
• Highly analytical, with experience leveraging data, analytics, or visualization tools to support audit planning, execution, or insights.
• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives or engagements concurrently while maintaining quality and meeting expectations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to convey complex topics clearly to senior audiences.
• Demonstrated people leadership capabilities, including coaching, developing, and motivating high‑performing teams.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to think beyond individual audits and contribute to broader risk and audit objectives.
• Naturally curious and inquisitive, with an interest in understanding emerging risks, technologies, and business models.

Job Offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $160000 to $260000 USD.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the Financial Services industry.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career as a Director IT Audit in Dalls, TX. Apply today to join a leading organization in the Financial Services sector!

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