Risk / Audit Specialist (Closed)

SkillStorm is seeking a Risk / Audit Specialist for our client in Charlotte, NC. Candidates must be able to work on SkillStorm's W2; not a C2C position. EOE, including disability/vets.

Job Description:

• This position is responsible for risk reviews including management and coordination of complex technical internal and external audits, external regulatory reviews, compliance and operational risks reviews to ensure preparation and readiness of audit coordination and the provisioning of independent assurance. Applies technical knowledge to understand and address audit questions, coordinate appropriate responses from technical subject matter experts, manage audit flow and timeline from start of audit through to completion. Work closely with subject matter experts, auditors, and business partners to analyze audit questions, understand and review technical evidence returned, ensure complete and accurate audit responses, and execute review and analysis of identified control deficiencies to drive to appropriate disposition. Interfaces with all levels of organization to ensure appropriate management involvement, awareness and understanding of risk, audit requirements and impacts. Works under minimal supervision on Core Technology Infrastructure audits, exams, reviews, and assessments requiring strong understanding of audit processes and procedures. IT degree preferred or substantially equivalent experience.
• 10 + years. Responsible for end-to-end management and delivery of a material change for a project of high complexity across multiple departments across multiple business units. Manages, leads and directs the work efforts of resources that may be functionally aligned as part of the project and/or organizationally aligned as direct reports. Responsible for the end-to-end integration of various work streams in order to deliver the intended project solution. Responsibilities include: Manage Project Scope, Timeline and Budget/Expenses; obtain and align resources to key project roles; establish clearly defined responsibilities and accountabilities; oversight/Manage/Lead project execution, integration and implementation; Risk Management and Mitigation Planning; Readiness / Change Adoption/Stakeholder Management; Quality Assurance, ensure that all applicable change requirements are satisfied; Acts as the primary point of contact and integration for the project; Acts as a Program Manager if required on an interim basis; Ability to represent / deputize senior project stakeholders where required

Requirements:

• 8+ years of internal control, audit, risk or compliance experience over for a large and complex financial services organization.
• Strong understanding of the components and application of internal control frameworks including the requirements under SOX and COSO.
• Strong understanding of the components for Service Organization Control (SOC) IT General Controls audit, Payment Card Industry and SWIFT assessments.
• Strong relationship management skills to navigate the complexities of aligning stakeholders, building consensus and resolving conflicts in a large, distributed organization; proven ability to influence peers/stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple and often competing priorities in a global environment in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to decompose complex issues and drive timely decisions, knowing when to engage others for additional input, and when to act independently
• Ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner, shaping the opinions and actions of key stakeholders and gaining their trust.
• Detail oriented with an ability to review documentation for accuracy and report on the status of risk reviews.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in banking technology
• Experience with distributed and mainframe technology environments
• Tableau
• Strong SharePoint skills
• Strong Windows Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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