Sr. IT Auditor

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The Senior IT Auditor at Berkadia is tasked with leading Infrastructure and Application audits within the Audit team. This role involves conducting independent and objective assessments of business processes, systems, and controls to enhance risk management, operations, security, compliance, and the internal control system. Responsibilities include leading the planning, scoping, execution, and reporting of audits based on identified risks, and conducting technical audits across various business units. The Senior IT Auditor collaborates with business, IT, finance, and legal partners to ensure comprehensive coverage of all aspects of IT policy, procedure development, and new system projects. This position offers extensive exposure to diverse organizational processes and systems, requiring a deep understanding of complex business processes and the ability to identify a broad spectrum of risks associated with regulatory compliance, organization, policy, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist management in the development of the annual I.T. audit plan, including the annual risk assessment.

• Develop I.T. audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives.

• Conduct assigned I.T. audit engagements successfully from beginning to end and ensure the timely completion of audit projects based on the annual Audit Plan and in alignment with Internal Audit methodology.

• Perform all activities within assigned projects including communicating with the technology team, establishing project milestones and deadlines, monitoring audit fieldwork progress, reporting progress to audit management, and proposing modifications to current procedures to improve audit effectiveness and efficiency.

• Conduct test procedures, compile audit findings, document and communicate remediation plans, and complete work papers in compliance with established standards.

• Obtain and review evidence, ensuring audit conclusions are well-documented and based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances, and risk.

• Identify and communicate issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to business and risk.
• Conduct and support SOC audits (e.g. SOC 1 and SOC 2), including evaluating control design and operating effectiveness, documenting findings, and coordinating with internal stakeholders and external auditors.

• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possesses a BA/BS degree in information systems, computer science, engineering, accounting, finance, math, or a related field, complemented by at least 2 years of experience in IT or Operations internal auditing, risk management, IT compliance, IT project management, information security, software development, or technology.

• Comfortable interacting with both technical software development engineers and business leaders, with the ability to quickly grasp new technology concepts and translate technical risks into business issues.

• Skilled in prioritizing findings and recommendations, facilitating stakeholder consensus on solutions, and ensuring risks are mitigated effectively, whether working independently or as part of a team.

• Strong foundation in risk management, including assessments, control design, and managing enterprise control frameworks, with familiarity in COSO, COBIT, ISO, and ITIL frameworks.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with relevant certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA preferred, and experience with a Big 4 accounting or consulting firm is advantageous.

We believe People Matter, so we offer benefits that go beyond:

• Monthly paid volunteer hours and donation matching to benefit our communities 
• Employee Resource Groups that help you grow with us
• Fertility and family planning services  
• Up to 12-weeks of fully paid parental leave   
• Mental health care, including free counseling sessions:  
• We'll help you fund your learning journey with generous tuition reimbursement 
• Pet insurance discounts 
• And more! 

Be Your Best Self. Be Berkadia. 

Berkadia, as an equal opportunity employer, celebrates our employees’ unique differences, which we believe drives personal and company-wide innovation and creates a people-first culture where your career can take the long view. To achieve these goals, we are committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, military and veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state and local laws.

In keeping with our commitment, Berkadia takes the necessary steps to provide a workplace free from harassment, discrimination, and unlawful retaliation, as well as access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs. If you require a reasonable accommodation to take part in the interview process, please contact talentacquisition@berkadia.com.

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About Us

At Berkadia, our people are shaping the future of commercial real estate. With industry-leading investments in people and technology, we’re building a culture where amazing people (like you) can do their best work as they learn, grow, and succeed. We work hard because we love what we do, and we never sacrifice our values along the way.

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