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First Financial Bank Texas · 2 days ago

VP Technology and Operations Audit Manager

Abilene, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

6+ years exp

First Financial Bank Texas is a growing organization that values innovation and collaboration. The Technology and Operations Audit Manager will be responsible for executing audits over various domains such as Technology, Information Security, and Risk Management, ensuring the effectiveness of the internal audit program and managing a team of audit professionals.

BankingCreditFinancial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Ensure the Company’s internal audit program is effective and meets regulatory and industry standards

Manage a team of internal audit professionals, outsourced engagements, co-sourced engagement, recruit staff, lead professional development, build effective teams, and manage a budget

Establish strategic direction of Technology, Information Security, Operations, Payments (Treasury Management), and Risk management internal audit program

Monitor the key technology changes and projects, Cybersecurity program, emerging technology, and operational risk for the bank

Report to the Chief Audit Executive with updates on the engagement schedules, external engagements, findings, and corrective actions

Prepare Requests for Proposals for outsourced or co-sourced internal audits, when needed

Liaise between the bank and external parties, such as auditors and regulators, and lead or assist with the gathering of information, scheduling, and planning of these engagements

Review outsourced or co-sourced audits including assessing workpapers to ensure they are of quality standards and in accordance with the department’s Methodology

Prepare the audit report, including the audit opinion and audit issues in a timely, clear, and concise manner

Monitor progress of audit issues, resolutions, and validate remediation efforts prior to closure

Participate in key business initiatives and proactively advise and/or provide feedback to management

Work as a member of a project team and cultivate a strong working relationship with the Internal Audit team and line of businesses

Implement integrated audit approach and data analytics within the scope of the audits (when possible)

Supervise the audit team throughout audit engagements and ensure they are completed in a timely manner and of high quality

Monitor changes and trends in the Financial Industry related to technology, Information Security, Operations, Payments, and Risk Management

Identify solutions for a variety of complex and unique control issues, using complex judgement and sophisticated analytical thought

Analyze regulatory and outsourced report findings, recommend interventions where needed, and propose creative and pragmatic solutions to risk and control issues

Partner with Technology Services (FTS), Treasury Management, Operations, and Information Security line-of-business managers and audit staff to develop approaches for addressing emerging issues

Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the company's reputation and safeguarding the company, its customers, and assets

Actively support the Customer Service First program, support the values of the organization, and follow established policies and procedures

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Information Technology AuditRisk ManagementCybersecurityData AnalyticsFinancial Institution ExperienceITGCSOX TestingCIACISACISSPCISMERP Platforms KnowledgeContinuous ImprovementCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsTeam Management

Required

Bachelor or equivalent university degree in management information system, computer science, accounting, finance, or related discipline or equivalent work experience in financial institution

Minimum six (6) years of progressive experience in Information Technology, Operations, Payment Systems, and Risk audit roles at a Big Four accounting firm

Proven technical abilities in the cyber, network administration, and artificial intelligence areas

Experience in banking is preferred, but financial institution experience is required

Strong knowledge of financial institution regulatory environments and requirements

Experience testing ITGC's and SOX controls

Working knowledge of Workday, AS400, amongst other general operating systems and ERP platforms

CIA, CISA, CISSP, CISM certification is required

Willingness and eagerness to keep abreast of new and emerging technology trends, especially those impacting the bank (i.e., fintech)

Experience with managing large and complicated data sets and creating meaningful analytics

Understanding of risks and internal controls and the ability to evaluate and opine on the design and effectiveness of controls

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver high-quality deliverables within deadlines

Demonstrated ability to implement continuous improvement and innovation in audit tools and techniques

Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication

Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment

Effective communication and negotiation skills

Ability to protect confidential information

Preferred

Masters preferred

Experience in banking is preferred

Company

First Financial Bank Texas

First Financial Bankshares, Inc. is recognized as one of the nation's most financially secure banking institutions, with assets totaling $14.3 billion.

Founded in 1890

Abilene, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://ffin.com

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