SouthState is one of the leading regional banks in the Southeast, serving more than one million customers. The IT Auditor will assist with the planning, performance, and reporting of IT audits, supporting senior auditors in executing audits in a team-based environment.
Participates in facilitating, coordinating, and performing general Information Technology (IT), Information Security (IS) and application control reviews for simple to complex computer information systems in support of, and under the direction of, the audit team Audit Seniors, Audit Supervisors, and Audit Managers.
Performs IT and IS control reviews including, but not limited to, operating procedures, system security, programming controls, communication controls, backup and disaster recovery, and system maintenance.
Follows up on audit findings to ensure that management has taken corrective action(s).
Identifies and recommends improvements in current risk management controls and implementation of system changes or upgrades.
Understands, identifies, and evaluates key processes and related controls and identifies control gaps based on the evaluation.
Participates in developing internal audit deliverables and assures work is completed within agreed upon time frames and according to applicable policies, standards and guidelines.
Develops and maintains productive working relationships with front line management in assigned areas.
Creates quality work products such as client correspondence, test summaries, test documentation, and other working papers that document the audit procedures performed and the issues noted. The ability to perform testing assignments with a degree of independence.
Manages multiple competing priorities while ensuring deadlines are met.
Fosters team environment and embraces change, promoting a positive work environment.
Assists the IT Audit Supervisor in preparing an audit approach that describes the planning in detail including the nature, timing, and extent of the internal audit procedures for an individual audit.
Works with the IT Audit team to identify key areas of risk and appropriate coverage for individual audits and builds relationships with business line stakeholders.
Maintains a professional training plan to continually develop technical and professional skills consistent with the department’s requirements and philosophy.
Stays abreast of IT standards, developments, and new technologies to gain an understanding of their links and impact to the assigned risk areas.
Understands and applies appropriate audit methodologies, technology and tools in accordance with the Department’s Standard Operating Procedures.
Works with internal audit team in the development of creative, practical, and cost-effective recommendations for improvement.
Demonstrates teamwork by responsively cooperating with the other engagement team members, sharing information and ideas, accepting constructive feedback, and accepting additional assignments when appropriate.
Qualification
Required
A bachelor’s degree in IT, MIS, accounting, finance, or a related business discipline
Well-developed analytical, interpersonal, and communication (both written and verbal) skills
Good interpersonal skills
Good computer skills
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Preferred
1 or more years of banking-related experience
IT Audit experience, beyond IT SOX, with a financial institution
Strong knowledge of IT risks and controls as well as experience evaluating and testing internal controls
Experience in data analytics using products such as Arbutus or Python
Progress toward a professional certification in at least one IT related area (e.g., CISA, CFE, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, etc.)
Benefits
SouthState is one of the leading regional banks in the Southeast – serving more than one million customers via 240+ locations in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Virginia.
