Senior Information Technology Auditor II

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).