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Technical IT Audit Lead

Northwest Bank · Columbus, Ohio

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Pay$100k to $120k a year
LevelSenior · Audit
Work modeNot stated
CPA exam supportNot mentioned
CPA licenseNot mentioned
Experience5 years+
PostedSep 28, 2026
Found by usOct 6, 2026
Last checkedOct 8, 2026

Quick look

Lead and execute IT audits for bank technology areas including cloud cybersecurity and data governance.

A few years in, CPA in progressPublic accountant moving to industry

Worth knowing: CISA CISSP or CISM preferred and FFIEC NIST familiarity required

From the posting

IN0534 Fishers, NY0705 NY Region Business Office, OH0523 Independence Bus Office, OH0713 NW Bancshares HQ, PA0258 Bellevue Job Description The Technical IT Audit Lead performs specialized auditing tasks related to bank technology operations. This includes thorough and efficient planning, testing, reporting, and follow-up on audit results. The role is primarily engaged with audits of technical and emerging technology disciplines, such as cloud computing, cybersecurity, network security, application security, digital implementation, data governance and security. This position is guided by general instruction and a limited amount of supervision, and the candidate demonstrates a high level of autonomy and ability to exercise independent judgement. Essential Functions Work collaboratively with audit teams to lead and execute IT-related audits. Lead planning activities to identify significant risks, determine audit scope, and develop appropriate risk-based audit procedures. Be familiar with Northwest documentation/processes/procedures, and research/interpret relevance of specific regulations/current literature to audit work. Consult key personnel to assess business processes and the strength of their control environments. Collect and analyze necessary data for audits, evaluate information, and draw logical conclusions. Lead activities to prepare clear, detailed audit documentation evidencing the results of actual testing procedures in accordance with departmental standards and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). Identify meaningful value-added recommendations for management to improve the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of controls and related processes. Summarize and present audit results/findings to business unit management and audit management. Lead meetings involving various levels of management to effectively communicate audit status, align on significant audit issues, and recommend corrective actions. Prepare audit reports, including clearly written, concise audit observations that effectively communicate identified issues and their related corrective actions to stakeholders. Evaluate the quality of the corrective action taken to improve deficient conditions. Meet departmental continuing education requirements.

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