IT Audit Associate
Company Description
Over the last twenty years, MarketAxess has completely revolutionized the fixed-income market by creating a single platform using proprietary technology that connects the world’s most influential financial institutions. Today, more than 1,800 institutional investors and broker-dealer firms rely on us to bring them accurate market data to assist with their trading decisions, connectivity solutions that facilitate straight-through processing and technology services to optimize trading environments. As a Wall Street FinTech firm, we believe in disruptive innovation and the endless pursuit of efficiency.
Job Description
Over the last twenty years, MarketAxess has completely revolutionized the fixed-income market by creating a single platform using proprietary technology that connects the world’s most influential financial institutions. Today, more than 1,800 institutional investors and broker-dealer firms rely on MarketAxess to bring them accurate market data to assist with their trading decisions, connectivity solutions that facilitate straight-through processing, and technology services to optimize trading environments.
The IT Audit Associate will be an integral member of the Internal Audit team that will be responsible for conducting Internal Audits complying with ITGC/Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) as well Internal Audits scheduled on the Internal Audit Plan. This highly visible role will be based in New York and will report jointly into the US Audit Senior and Technology Audit Manager with overall department guidance from the Chief Audit Executive.
What You’ll Do
- Perform risk and controls driven audit assessments over MarketAxess IT operations – consisting of walkthroughs, maintaining flow charts, narratives, complete and document detailed testing results, communicating findings and recommendations to control owners, and developing relationships with key control owners
- Perform audits scheduled on the global internal audit plan – assist in all aspects of the audit including planning, fieldwork, and reporting
- Prepare high quality workpapers and findings in line with PCAOB and IIA standards
- Monitor and follow-up on findings, recommendations and remediation efforts related to SOX and internal audits with an emphasis on IT and Information Security controls
- Proactively take on additional tasks or projects where needed
- Enthusiastic team player, supporting colleagues to achieve team objectives
What You’ll Bring to the Table
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- 2-4 years’ relevant experience in IT audit, within a public accounting, in-house, or consulting environment with demonstrable knowledge of ITGC, and SOX
- Knowledge of Agile methodology, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, and ISO 27001 based audits
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize while working on multiple assignments simultaneously
- Team-oriented with strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and relationship management skills
- Solid analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail
- Ability to take initiative and implement process improvements
- Proficient in MS Office
Extra Credit
- Professional Certification (CISA, CFE, or CIA)
- Exposure to capital markets and financial services through education and job experience
- Data analytics and automation skills
What’s in It for You?
In addition to working within a cutting-edge technology firm and within our culture of innovation, collaboration, and openness, we offer:
- Healthcare and wellness options
- 401(k) match
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Training and tuition assistance
- Other perks include generous time-off policies, stipends for gym memberships, exercise equipment and similar, and access to on-site healthcare
MarketAxess Corporation and its affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal and state law.
Additional Information
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