IT Auditor, Internal Audit

Ripple’s Internal Audit Team within the Legal and Compliance organization is searching for an IT Internal Auditor to execute the risk-based audit plan as the 3rd line of defense for the company. The IT Internal Auditor will work under the supervision of the Internal Audit leadership to execute technical audits and build relationships with leaders across the organization. To succeed, qualified candidates may exhibit the ability to problem-solve as part of a team, demonstrate the capability to actively pursue their career development, exhibit technical proficiency in audit procedures, and interact with client personnel in a professional manner.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Execute IT audits successfully by conducting interviews, identifying key risks and controls, drafting workpapers, gathering evidence and performing testing.
• Prepare audit work papers that comply with international auditing standards for content and quality.
• Identify, evaluate, and document the design and effectiveness of the company's internal controls looking for both control gaps and opportunities to gain process efficiencies.
• Interact with business partners to assess audit findings including control weaknesses with an appropriate degree of professional skepticism. Keep audit management informed of audit findings, and assist business partners with the development of management action plans to mitigate weaknesses, and evaluate adequacy of management’s response. Where appropriate, test corrective actions taken.
• Draft audit reports to formally communicate the results of the audit and related recommendations to senior management.
• Stay abreast of company business strategies, industry technology advances, and the risk profile of assigned business areas to ensure relevancy of audit approach.
• Work with Ripple’s external auditors and state/federal regulators to support their examination efforts.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent business discipline.
• Minimum 1-2 years experience conducting internal or external risk-based audits. Experience performing audits in the banking or financial services industry is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.
• Certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and/or Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP) are a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.
• Strong knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley and COSO/COBIT internal control framework is a plus.
• Working knowledge of basic IT/IS concepts such as logical access management, cybersecurity, change management.
• Organized and possess the ability to handle competing priorities and meet important deadlines.
• Able to follow instructions accurately and efficiently; proactive in asking clarifying questions to ensure work effort is directed wholly toward the desired outcome.