[Remote] Senior IT Internal Auditor

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lead is a fintech building banking infrastructure for embedded financial products and services. The Senior Internal Auditor will assess and enhance IT and business process controls, providing guidance on control design and implementation while executing internal audit activities. Responsibilities • Perform internal audit risk assessments and contribute to the annual audit plan • Assist with performing and documenting scoping of the FDICIA audit as well as other operational audits • Execute and document internal audits, including planning and coordinating walkthroughs, and testing the design and operating effectiveness of business process and IT controls, application controls, and key system generated reports • Provide subject matter expertise around financial and IT processes, risks, and controls. • Review system implementations to assess risks and potential impact to internal controls and for potential scoping into the FDICIA program • Provide clear and concise observations to Internal Audit management and verify observations with operational management. • Evaluate and track remediation of identified control deficiencies in a timely manner Skills • Bachelor's degree in a related field such as information systems, computer science, business, finance or accounting required • Minimum experience of 5 years in internal or external IT auditing, with demonstrated SOX/FDICIA experience • Strong hands-on experience with IT General Controls (ITGC) including access controls, change management, and IT operations • A detailed understanding of the general computer control areas and the IT governance framework (COBIT), Sarbanes Oxley/FDICIA, and the COSO framework • Proven experience with evaluating security and controls for homegrown and cloud-based and SaaS technologies • Solid communication skills, including a proven ability to articulate complex risks, their impact, and required action plans to stakeholders outside of Internal Audit • Demonstrated ability to effectively leverage AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Copilot) to enhance audit efficiency while maintaining professional skepticism, validating outputs, and exercising sound judgment on when AI assistance is and is not appropriate • One or more of the following professional certifications required: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professionals (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) • Proficient using spreadsheet, slide, and flowcharting tools • Big 4 accounting firm experience • Financial technology, banking, or financial services experience • Experience with audit and compliance management tools (e.g. Workiva, AuditBoard) Benefits • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k Matching, and other wellness benefits, including FSA, HSA and HRA • Paid parental leave • Flexible vacation policy, including PTO and paid holidays • A fun and challenging team environment in a dynamic industry with ample opportunities for career growth Company Overview • Lead is a Banking as a Service platform providing financial solutions for individuals, businesses, and fintech companies. It was founded in 1928, and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.lead.bank. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job