Senior Internal Auditor, IT

Position Summary

The Senior IT Auditor participates in the planning, execution, and reporting phases of assigned audit projects, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) IT control testing, under the direct supervision of the IT Audit Project Manager or the IT Audit Director.

The role will help develop audit programs, support and perform IT audits and Sarbanes Oxley IT control testing, and provide guidance to internal clients on IT operations, processes, and internal controls. The Auditor also documents findings and provides recommendations for improvements to accomplish Bank objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform IT walkthroughs. Evaluate operational efficiency as part of the standard audit process and offer recommendations to management to enhance the value of the Bank
• Effectively communicate with the client and the audit team during all phases of the audit; Develop and maintain trusted, positive relationships with employees, clients, and vendors.
• Maintain confidentiality; adhere to Busey Bank policies and procedures; comply with laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Perform and document audits in accordance with the professional standards, and within the budgeted hours.
• Analyze operational effectiveness of the internal audit team and provide recommendations for improvement to the IT Audit Director.
• Assist external auditors in the completion of Busey Bank’s statutory and regulatory audits.
• Complete job assignments in a professional, timely and efficient manner; organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to translate work processes into controls (control descriptions, test procedures, and evidence expectations).
• Strive for proficiency in AI and automation tools to streamline audit processes, enhance data analysis capabilities, and improve efficiency and accuracy in risk assessment and control testing.

Education & Experience

Knowledge of:

• Key IT areas and associated risks and internal controls including IT General Controls and Cybersecurity.
• PowerBl or other visual data tools and data analytics experience preferred.
• Understanding of, or experience with, robotic process automation preferred.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by remaining current on applicable federal and state laws and regulations applicable to the Bank, industry standards, audit methodologies, & emerging technologies
• Attend educational workshops; review professional publications; establish personal networks; participate in professional organizations.

Ability to:

• Effectively use tact and diplomacy to discuss and resolve audit issues with management.
• Demonstrate a collaborative working style with the willingness to listen to various perspectives
• Demonstrate strong communication skills in working with departmental management, divisional management, and external parties.
• Perform as a strong team player with ability to offer opinions while respecting final decision
• Demonstrate good computer skills, ability to multi-task, attention to detail and dexterity to pivot based on priorities.

Education & Training:

• Bachelor’s degree with focus on information systems, computer science, data analytics, business, or accounting, or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in IT audit, IT risk, or related control functions.
• Obtain/Maintain a minimum of 40 hours annually of continuing professional education.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or other professional designation, or working towards a professional designation preferred.
• Experience in working in GRC tools such as Workiva, Archer

Benefits and Compensation

Salary offered is based on factors, including but not limited to, the job duties, required qualifications and relevant experience, and local market trends. The role may be eligible for bonus or incentives based on company and individual performance.

(Base Pay Range: $80,000 - $109,000/year)

Busey provides a competitive Total Rewards package in return for your time, talents, efforts and ultimately, results. Your personal and professional well-being—now and in the years to come—are important to us. Busey’s Total Rewards include a competitive benefits package offering 401(k) match, profit sharing, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance and long-term disability, supplemental voluntary life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness incentives and an employee assistance program. In addition, eligible associates may take advantage of pre-tax health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts. Visit Busey Total Rewards for more information.

Equal Opportunity

Busey values a diverse and inclusive workplace and strives to recruit, develop and retain individuals with exceptional talent. A team with diverse talent, working together, is essential to Busey’s commitment of delivering service excellence. Busey is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets. Visit Busey.com/Careers to learn more about Busey’s Equal Opportunity Employment.

Unsolicited Resumes

Busey Bank, and its subsidiaries, does not accept any liability for fees for resumes from recruiters or employment agencies (“Agency”), without a binding, written recruitment agreement between Busey and Agency describing the services and specific job openings (“Agreement”). Busey may consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the Agency, unless an Agreement is in place. Any email or verbal contact with any Busey associate is inadequate to create a binding agreement. Agencies without an Agreement are requested not to contact any associates of Busey with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Busey respectfully requests no phone calls or emails.