Description

We are the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco — public servants with a mission to advance the nation’s monetary, financial, and payment systems to build a stronger economy for all Americans. As part of the nation’s central bank, we are committed to understanding and serving the vibrant, expansive communities of the Twelfth District, which covers the nine western states of the U.S. That means we seek and appreciate new perspectives and build opportunities to learn and grow. At the SF Fed, we approach our work with integrity and a commitment to service.

We have a phenomenal and rare opportunity for a Lead IT Auditor for our San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank FedCash Audit Team. This team is responsible for leading nationwide (System-wide) assurance efforts related to all aspects of FedCash Services, including the audit of NextGen Program and providing oversight of, and training to, other audit teams across the US for auditing the deployment phase. FedCash Audit also has responsibility for the System-wide Cash Audit Competency Center which provides key directions to other Reserve Banks on how to identify key risks within Cash Operations and ways to audit more effectively and efficiently through written guidance, i.e., design of audit programs, as well as virtual and in-person training programs.

The Lead IT Auditor is responsible for participating in and leading internal audit-related assurance and consulting work. This includes planning, conducting, documenting, and reporting of audit results to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of controls. 

Our ideal candidate has a long-term interest in an internal audit career and wants to plant roots in an organization that will support that goal with education, mentorship, and career pathing. You are a highly conscientious, analytical, data driven individual who understands the importance of relationship building and communication. You are persuasive by building credibility and relationships through humility and earned trust.
We ask that you live in commutable distance to our downtown San Francisco headquarters (Embarcadero), Los Angeles (downtown)

Essential Responsibilities:

• Supervise and review moderate to moderately high-risk audit work performed by audit team members in accordance with established internal and external policies and audit standards. With guidance, evaluate audit team members’ performance after each assignment. With limited supervision, guide the work of auditors to ensure quality expectations. This position may typically supervise 1-4 employees on an assignment basis.
• Define appropriate risk-based audit scope and objectives for District focused audits, establish and commit to assignment time frames and budgets, develop new or revise existing audit programs.
• Execute the approved audit program in accordance with established policies and standards under general supervision with a greater degree of independence. This includes the evaluation of IT governance and risks and determining the effectiveness of controls regarding the reliability and integrity of information systems and operational information, the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, safeguarding of assets and compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Identify, assess, and challenge the impact of audit exceptions, make appropriate recommendations and present clear and convincing explanations of the issues with audit management and operating personnel.
• Prepare written audit reports, requiring reasonable edits from internal reviews to business management at the conclusion of audit reviews.
• Appraise the adequacy of corrective action taken to address previously reported audit findings or findings identified by other assurance providers. Review follow-up work performed by other auditors.
• Obtain and maintain a detailed knowledge base and awareness of activities in moderate to moderately high-risk areas of assigned liaison coverage, review and analyze pertinent data, and learn how to assess the impact of changes. Develop or maintain audit programs and perform risk assessments for assigned areas of liaison coverage.

Minimum qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience normally acquired through, or equivalent to, the completion of a Bachelor's degree.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) required within 24 months of placement in role.
• Five or more years of experience as an internal auditor
• Exhibits proficient audit specific communication skills including strong targeted verbal and writing skills in team-internal and audit stakeholder related interactions. Ability to resolve conflicts in more challenging or complex situations.
• Strong understanding of general audit applications, ability to perform more complex data analytics, and good knowledge of general IT controls.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Sound knowledge of risk management, compliance, and data related frameworks.
• Proficient understanding of concepts of risk and control and ability to challenge others judgment when assessing these. Good understanding of root cause analysis and leading related discussions. Proficient in assessing and distinguishing between control design, operational effectiveness, and outcome. Full understanding of the Institute of Internal Auditor's International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF); and the Committee on Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) internal control and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) risk assessment frameworks.
• Develop strategic insight by actively researching and synthesizing broad information to articulate risks impacting strategic initiatives and participate in opportunities that allow you to identify patterns and connect the dots.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and project management skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 15% of the time.
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder with the intent to become a US Citizen.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Extensive audit experience in a project lead capacity (i.e., Auditor-in-Charge, Lead Auditor).
• A proficient understanding of how to audit large scale IT programs/projects.
• Internal auditing experience within financial services or government agency, or businesses with large cash operations.
• Knowledge of data analytics software.

Base Salary Range: Min: $100,300 Mid: $130,400 Max: $160,300 (Location: San Francisco)

Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

We offer a wonderful benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account, Backup Child Care Program, Pre-Tax Day Care Flexible Spending Account, Paid Family Care Leave, Vacation Days, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Pet Insurance, Matching 401(k), and Retirement/Pension. 

The Bank is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. The SF Fed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at sf.hr.recruitment@sf.frb.org.

The SF Fed is an Equal Opportunity Employer.