Information Technology Auditor

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IT & Cybersecurity Control Testing Auditor

Montreal, QC (4 days a week onsite)

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LANGUAGE :

Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, is a requirement as the person in this position will need to collaborate regularly with colleagues and partners in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply Audit methodology and various techniques to perform controls based audits.
• Apply knowledge and experience in auditing general and application controls across a variety of technologies and platforms using IS industry standards and best practices.
• Apply a broad and comprehensive understanding of high-risk IS / cyber areas including identity and access management, data protection, encryption, firewall security, intrusion detection and prevention systems and insider threat.
• Audit non-technical areas including IT governance, project management and systems development.
• Audit experience covering cloud-based infrastructure is a plus, but not required.
• Synthesize data and observations into findings and effectively present and communicate conclusions in writing and orally.
• Analyze complex sets of data using Excel, Access, VBA and other advanced scripting and analytical tools that help operate and visualize data.
• Understand Investment Banking and Broker-Dealer related risks and regulations.
• Apply strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills, handle multiple, simultaneous, and various ad-hoc requests.
• Exercise strong attention to detail; ability to work independently; prioritize and work in a dynamic, deadline-focused environment.
• Work collaboratively within a complex organization, across multiple cultures, geographies and disciplines; strong interpersonal and written / verbal communication skills.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Experience and application of industry standard technology frameworks and regulations such as NIST, FFIEC, ISO, GDPR, NYSDFS, FISMA, etc.
• Experience with various data analytics and data management tools :
• Scripting tools : Python, VBA
• Relational data tools : T-SQL, PL / SQL
• Data Visualization tools : PowerBI, Microstrategy, Spotfire
• Expertise with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent writing skills.
• 7-11 years of working experience within the Financial Services industry or equivalent environment.
• 3-5 years performing audits of systems, physical, logical, or cyber security in a technical environment using generally accepted auditing standards consistent with internal control frameworks.
• General knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and expectations related to investment banking and broker-dealer activities.

Qualifications (Experience, Education, Languages)

• B.A. / B.S. in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering or equivalent discipline.
• Relevant IT audit certifications are a plus, such as :
• Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Contract

Job Function

• Finance

Industries

• Financial Services, Banking, and Investment Banking

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