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Wilmington Trust · 3 months ago

IT Audit Consultant - Enterprise Data & Finance Technology

Buffalo, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$108K/yr - $179K/yr

7+ years exp

Wilmington Trust is seeking an IT Audit Consultant with expertise in Enterprise Data and Finance Technology. The role involves executing complex audits, assessing risks and controls, and partnering with audit teams to address emerging risks and regulatory requirements.

Financial ServicesWealth Management

Responsibilities

Stay current on industry best practices in data governance, data privacy, cloud technology, and finance systems, and advise audit teams on emerging risks

Participate in and guide execution of complex audit procedures for enterprise data platforms (data lakes, warehouses, ETL processes) and finance technology systems (ERP, general ledger, sub-ledgers, reconciliation tools)

Assess data governance and lifecycle controls, including data lineage, metadata management, master data management, and compliance with regulations (e.g., BCBS 239, SOX, GDPR)

Evaluate IT general controls and application controls for finance technology platforms, including SDLC, change management, access management, and automated controls

Analyze audit findings requiring advanced judgment and propose pragmatic, risk-based solutions

Lead validation procedures for Internal Audit and Regulatory issues requiring subject matter expertise in data and finance technology

Incorporate data analytics and automation techniques throughout audit phases to enhance coverage and identify anomalies

Ensure timely completion of work within established budgets and deadlines with minimal supervision

Serve as a subject matter expert for data governance, data privacy, and finance technology risks

Communicate proactively with senior management and stakeholders on audit progress, emerging risks, and significant issues

Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders, technology teams, and audit colleagues while maintaining independence

Demonstrate strong judgment, political awareness, and ability to influence outcomes

Coach and mentor junior auditors, sharing knowledge on data governance, analytics, and finance technology controls

Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies

Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand

Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators, as applicable

Complete other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Data governanceFinance technologyData analyticsRegulatory knowledgeSQLPythonCISACIACPAData privacyProject managementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsNegotiation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Business, Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics or other related technical field and 7 years of relevant experience, inclusive of 2 years of work leadership experience. In lieu of degree, a combined minimum of 11 years higher education and/or work experience including 7 years of relevant work experience and 2 years of work leadership experience

Demonstrates strong judgment, political astuteness, and sensitivity to cultural commitment

Possesses strong project management and interpersonal skills, makes sound decisions, exhibiting initiative and critical thinking

Specific subject matter expertise regarding internal audit disciplines or in one or more of the following Lines of Businesses (LOBs) such as Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Mortgage, Consumer Banking, Wealth Advisory, Institutional Client Services, or support functions such as Treasury, Finance, Compliance, Technology, Operations, Risk Management, or Credit Administration

Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views

This individual must be an articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charismatic and approachable style

Preferred

MBA or Master's degree in an appropriate field preferred

Certifications: CISA, CIA, CPA, CDMP, or equivalent

Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL, Python, or other data analytics tools; experience with visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)

Domain Expertise: Knowledge of data governance frameworks, data privacy regulations, and finance technology platforms (e.g., Oracle Financials, SAP, Workday)

Cloud Knowledge: Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP and related security controls

Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of SOX, BCBS 239, GDPR, and other relevant regulations

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills