Senior Information Technology Auditor II

Senior Information Technology Auditor
New York City
Hybrid
The Team

The Internal Audit Department provides independent, objective assurance and consulting services which add value and improve the Bank's operations. To be effective, the internal audit activity must have qualified, skilled and experienced people who can work in accordance with the Bank's Code of Ethics and the IIA's Standards.

The Position

Perform complex IT internal audits and audit related activities for the Bank including developing risk-based audit procedures, reviewing and analyzing evidence, documenting work processes and identifying and defining audit issues. Working both independently and as a member of a team to assist with timely completion of the audit plan.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform IT audits including pre and post implementation audits, operating systems, data center, disaster recovery, general and application controls audits, and integrated audits.
• Focus on at least one area of IT (e.g., cloud computing, disaster recovery, security, AI) to expand knowledge and specialize.
• Interview IT and business staff and review relevant documentation to identify significant process and technical risks, as well as governance issues.
• With minimal assistance, develop auditing procedures which identify risks and ensure appropriate level of review for IT control activities.
• With minimal assistance, document work performed along with supporting documentation.
• With minimal assistance, document audit findings; analyze and execute process improvement recommendations and performing initial preparation of audit reports.
• With minimal assistance, develop root cause observations, and present feasible recommendations to management addressing concerns and opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to continuous auditing and monitoring activities focusing on at least one area of IT.

• Coordinate with others to improve data analysis and analytics. Execute/develop analytics to be used by the IAD team.
• Perform special projects as assigned.
• Develop and maintain a good knowledge of the Federal Housing Finance Agency Regulations and Bank standards.
• Adhere to the Internal Auditors Manual and comply with the Internal Audit Charter.
• Maintain a working knowledge of security concepts, technology operations, the development lifecycle, project and program management concepts, and corresponding controls.
• Maintain a working knowledge of various technologies (including, client server, local area network (LAN), UNIX, Linux, Sybase, Oracle, SQL, Windows, AWS).
• Assist external auditors and FHFA examiners in the performance of their duties.
• Participate in recruiting and on-boarding as needed.
• Serve as a project leader on the IAD's quality assurance review efforts.
• Keep informed on IT developments within the Bank and IT industry.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of experience conducting IT audits, including internal and/or external audit engagements.
• Strong interpersonal skills including collaboration, critical thinking, analytical mindset, stakeholder and relationship management.
• Strong analytical skills (able to see the big picture and be risk focused).
• Strong Excel skills
• Data Analytics skills (Qlik or Tableau) strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in information systems, accounting, auditing, or finance required
• CISA or CISM certification a plus.

Salary Range - $130,000 - $145,000

The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York is committed to recruit, hire, develop, motivate, promote, retain, and compensate all applicants and employees in a nondiscriminatory manner without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a parent, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law (including title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964).