Director of Data & IT Governance
Responsibilities:
- Consult & support business and technology stakeholders in understanding data governance and data management driving enterprise data maturity, and developing data strategies
- Act as an overall SME in data management
- Engage domain data leaders and practitioners in identifying data problems and use-cases that can fuel operational reporting, analytics and/or overall data-driven decisioning
- Contribute to audit planning and scoping activities.
- Perform data collection, review, and analysis.
- Conduct interviews with key personnel and observe data management practices.
- Analyze findings to identify gaps or weaknesses and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Prepare working papers, memos, and draft reports in accordance with internal audit methodologies.
- Develop and implement comprehensive internal audit plans for IT security and business applications, in line with industry best practices and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX).
- Lead and manage a team of internal auditors in conducting risk assessments, control testing, and IT-related audits.
- Identify, assess, and report on IT security vulnerabilities and control deficiencies.
- Collaborate with IT management to address and remediate identified control gaps and security issues
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- 8+ years of experience in internal auditing, with at least 3 years focused on data management (e.g., Data Privacy, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Governance).
- Experience in Internal Audit at a large financial institution, either in a consulting capacity or as an internal employee.
- Experience with SOX compliance and working with financial regulatory agencies.
- Proficient in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) technologies.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities to develop well-reasoned solutions.
