Senior Internal Auditor

Responsibilities

• Conduct integrated operational, compliance, financial audits and Sarbanes-Oxley testing of manual and automated controls.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the Company's exchange and clearing operations.
• Assist with the completion of audit risk assessments.
• Complete audit assignments within established time frames and budgets.
• Perform independent appraisal of policies and procedures.
• Document audit procedures performed in accordance with departmental standards.
• Communicate identified control deficiencies to management effectively.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Draft or review audit reports and conduct exit conferences with management to discuss findings and management's response.
• Travel to other locations as required for internal audit and training purposes.
• Data Analytics (preferred):
• Develop, create, and modify general computer audit applications software or specialized utility programs.
• Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency.
• Support the data analytic needs of the sub departments within Internal Audit
• Automate portions of annual regulatory audits
• Create Technical and user guide documentation for all Audit routines

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelors degree or higher required with a commitment to maintaining or obtaining appropriate professional certification (e.g. CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA).
• Practical experience with a programming language such as Python, VBA, JAVA preferred.
• Practical experience with SQL and an understanding of database schemas preferred.
• 3-5 years in internal audit or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication, organization and time management skills with appropriate attention to detail.
• Ability to perform multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to adapt in a high growth, rapidly evolving industry.
• Supervise audits of the general business and information technology functions in supporting the execution of the annual audit plan.
• Knowledge of financial services industry, exchange services, futures clearing merchants, clearing organizations, or energy or commodities trading is a plus.
• Ability to travel 15-25 percent; including international.