IT Audit Director - Remote Jackson

This Position is for an IT Audit Director with a remote work location in Jackson, MS.

Overview

Internal Audit department assists the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board of Directors and Senior Leadership with their oversight and management responsibilities through the performance of independent and objective assurance, advisory and consulting services. Internal Audit's work builds confidence that the Company will meet its obligations to all stakeholders including customers, shareholders, and employees. The IT Audit Director will lead the IT Audit function and be a member of Internal Audit's Leadership Team. They are expected to contribute significantly to the strategic planning, process innovation, project management, and delivery of assurance and consulting services in accordance with regulatory requirements and corporate policies

Responsibilities

Cross-train, lead and develop team of associates to promote maximum productivity, engagement, succession planning and overall contribution to strategic organizational goals.

Responsibility for assisting with development of a risk based multi-year audit plan, performing risk assessments, and overseeing the execution of audits for areas of responsibility.

Collaborate with members of the Internal Audit leadership team to determine audit coverage and integrated audit approach for designated businesses.

Collaborate with other corporate risk and control functions to ensure activities are coordinated and where possible, leveraged. Enhance and Protect the Organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight on the stat of the Company's information technology risk and control environment.

Provide control advisory services on Company's various projects.

Provide strategic guidance and expertise on the execution of the audit by applying knowledge of (company/industry/IT) best practices and processes to ensure proper strategic alignment.

Evaluate and streamline quarterly and annual audit processes and improve departmental and company costs.

Oversee IT SOX testing and assure all deadlines are met by internal and external auditors.

Will be accountable for meeting deliverable deadlines, adhering to department and professional standards and utilizing consistent methodology.

Review draft audit findings, and ensure issues are appropriately vetted and constructed given the circumstances.

Evaluate the adequacy and timelines of management's response and the corrective action taken on issues noted in the reports.

Manage and foster business relationships with Senior Management

Research industry trends and emerging risks and provide change recommendations.

Assist in the recruiting and mentoring, leading, developing, and evaluating personnel.

Engagement with relevant regulators where applicable

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Finance, Risk Management, or related field required

Minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant experience in Audit, and IT functions in a Financial Services/Banking organization.

Must have demonstrated knowledge of technology processes, such as cybersecurity, change management, technology operations and infrastructure, software development, and business resiliency

Experience with Technology Infrastructure Risk and Controls, including administration of Network, O/S, Cloud, Database, and Application control reviews

Enthusiastic, self-motivated, willing to be challenged and take personal responsibility

Strong financial, technology, and/or internal control background from Payments, Banking or Wealth Management operations preferred

Audit advisory services experience preferred

Strong negotiation skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external shareholders

Strong written and oral communication skills

Experience in managing teams a d developing junior talent.

Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred:

Experience with a regulatory agency (FRB/OCC) preferred.

A minimum of one of the following (or equivalent) professional certifications are strongly preferred: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), etc.

Trustmark is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information, pregnancy, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, and any other status protected by law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be made for all qualified individuals with disabilities.

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