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SMBC Group · 4 days ago

Cybersecurity Audit Associate

Jersey City, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$85K/yr - $138K/yr

3+ years exp

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group that offers a diverse range of financial services. They are seeking an experienced Audit Associate to conduct audits of cybersecurity and technology-related areas, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and the effectiveness of associated controls.

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Responsibilities

Conduct regular audits of cybersecurity and technology related areas assessing adherence to firm and regulatory requirements and assessing design, operating effectiveness and sustainability of associated controls

Create audit issues and reports that clearly articulate results, conclusions and recommendations for review with senior audit management and auditees

Challenge the ongoing coverage of cybersecurity and technology related areas and present ideas for improvement

Facilitate risk issue tracking to promote timely remediation

Track and validate closure of issues raised by IAD, external auditors, regulators, and self-identified by stakeholders, including recommending additional actions when necessary

Work collaboratively with colleagues and auditees to identify risk concerns and agree reasonable solutions

Forge strong partnerships with colleagues in other technology and control functions including legal, compliance, data security and risk management to promote front-to-back collaboration across risk assessment and findings remediation

Partner with audit colleagues in other business verticals and/or geographies to share best practices and drive greater consistency. Seek out opportunities to engage with stakeholders outside of formal audit periods to drive deeper relationships

Stay up-to-date with evolving industry/regulatory changes impacting the business and participate in appropriate control forums

Conduct regular Continuous Monitoring activities and auditable entity updates

Recognize the confidential nature of IAD communications and access to information; exercise discipline in protecting the confidentiality and security of information in accordance with IAD policies and procedures

Qualification

Cybersecurity audit experienceTechnologyCybersecurity knowledgeIndustry standardsAudit techniquesRisk assessmentMicrosoft Office SuiteBachelor’s DegreeStrategic thinkingCommunication skillsPresentation skills

Required

Minimum of 3 years of Cybersecurity/audit experience in the banking and/or technology industry

Knowledge and experience in various Technology and Cybersecurity domains, e.g., Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Management, etc

Knowledge of cybersecurity related risks (i.e., Governance, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover, Supply Chain, and Demand Management)

Knowledge of industry relevant standards (e.g., NIST, CRI) and related regulatory expectations (e.g., NYS DFS 500, FFIEC)

Knowledge of audit techniques, risk and internal controls assessment, and workpaper standards

Ability to manage and execute audits, from planning to audit closing

Strong strategic thinking skills including the ability to identify and assess technology related risks

Excellent communication (both verbal and written), presentation and professional skills including the ability to interact effectively at all levels within the organization

Enthusiastic and self-motivated, effective under pressure and willing to take personal responsibility/accountability

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, MIS, Finance, or related field

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred

Advanced degree is a plus

Benefits

Annual discretionary incentive award

Competitive portfolio of benefits

Company

SMBC Group

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SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group.

Founded in 1590

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.smbcgroup.com/americas

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