IT Auditor II at Wintrust Financial Corporation

Rosemont, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jan, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

25 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Information Systems, Accounting Systems, Accounting, Business Administration, Audit Methodologies, Risk-Based Auditing Techniques, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, COBIT, U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Cybersecurity, Computer-Assisted Audit Tools, Internal Audit Management Software, TeamMate, CPA, CIA, CISA

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated solutions of a large bank while staying true to the relationship-focused, personalized service of our community banking roots. We serve clients in all 50 states with more than 200 branch banking locations in Illinois, southwestern Florida, northwestern Indiana, west Michigan and southern Wisconsin and commercial banking offices in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Mich., and in key branch banking locations throughout Illinois. Our people are the heart of our business and we are proud to rank consistently as a top place to work. Wintrust is a $66 billion financial institution based in Rosemont, Illinois, and listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “WTFC.” Why join us? An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 10 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years) Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few Family-friendly work hours Promote from within culture Why join this team? Work-Life Balance Hybrid Work Schedule – Split your time working remotely and at our Corporate Headquarters in Rosemont, IL Minimal Travel An entrepreneurial culture with opportunity for growth Position Summary This position administratively reports to an IT Audit Manager and functionally to an audit engagement supervisor (i.e. Senior Auditor or Audit Officer). The position will work closely with audit team members, internal audit clients, other risk management and compliance functions within the organization, as well as external parties where applicable. The role is based in Rosemont, IL with occasional travel to banking and non-banking locations in and outside of the Rosemont area. What You'll Do Actively participate in the successful and timely completion of assigned engagement deliverables. Attend audit team planning meetings and audit kick-off meeting with clients, including drafting relevant meeting minutes. Obtain and review prior year audit work papers and other relevant documents to assist with the effective, efficient, and successful completion of all audit activities. Participate in walkthroughs with relevant business process owners and writes narratives and conclusions based on assessments derived from executing walkthrough procedures. Timely complete assigned audit areas and develops required supporting work papers. Ensure observations of irregularities, discrepancies, and deviations from prescribed procedures and practices are fully supported by relevant evidence and corroborated documented information. Timely communicate with audit team and audit clients. Keep engagement supervisor and/or audit clients informed as to status of work. Develop positive working relationships with audit team members, audit clients, and throughout the organization. Qualifications Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, from an accredited college or university, with a major in Information Systems, Accounting Systems, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field of study. Minimum of 1 to 3 years of relevant audit experience in public accounting and/or internal auditing. Applied knowledge of accounting concepts, audit methodologies, risk-based auditing techniques, The IIA’s International Professional Practices Framework, Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, COBIT, U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, etc. Experience with or significant interest in technology, cybersecurity, and digital concepts. Experience in utilizing computer-assisted audit tools and techniques (e.g. ACL, IDEA, etc.) and internal audit management software (TeamMate) is desired One of the following preferred: CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP Benefits Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance Compensation The estimated salary range for this role is $59,000-$80,000, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience. #LI-HYBRID #LI-JB1 From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To build a company that reflects the communities we serve, we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services, delivering the sophisticated solutions of a large bank through a relationship-focused approach built from our community banking roots. Wintrust may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. Wintrust complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, and its policy may be found here Click here for Equal Opportunities.

Responsibilities

The IT Auditor II will actively participate in the successful and timely completion of assigned engagement deliverables and will work closely with audit team members and clients. Responsibilities include attending planning meetings, reviewing prior audit work papers, conducting walkthroughs, and communicating findings effectively.