IT Auditor - Fremont Bank : Job Details

Title: IT Auditor

Job Location: Livermore, CA

Hiring salary range: $88,300.00 - $109,800.00 annually

Fremont Bank, founded in 1964, is one of the oldest independently owned banks in the Bay Area and is one of the top-rated mid-tier banks in the nation. Voted a Top Workplace for 2024 and for the past fifteen consecutive years, Fremont Bank has an immediate opening for an IT Auditor in Livermore, CA.

Position Overview

The IT Auditor is responsible for conducting audits to support the completion of the annual audit plan. This includes auditing IT infrastructure, applications, security protocols, and data management practices to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry standards. The IT Auditor, who may work under the supervision of more experienced team members, assesses IT risks, controls, processes, and systems, develops audit tests, performs audit fieldwork, and prepares audit findings that summarize results.

Roles and ResponsibilitiesAudit Execution:

• Execute risk-based audit plans for IT systems, applications, and infrastructure following the bank's internal audit methodology.
• Complete audit test procedures to evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls mitigating IT-related risks, including documenting workpapers supporting the audit work and conclusions.
• Assess compliance with regulatory requirements and relevant standards and frameworks (e.g., FDICIA, FFIEC, GLBA, CCPA, NIST, COBIT, ISO).
• Communicate audit status and findings regularly and timely to stakeholders and management to ensure transparency and buy-in.
• Develop clear, concise, and well-supported audit findings and reports, identifying root causes.
• Learn to facilitate organized, efficient business meetings that achieve objectives.
• Complete audits and projects on time and within budget.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay informed of emerging IT risks, technologies, and regulatory changes affecting banking.
• Recommend improvements to enhance IT governance, risk management, and control processes.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Maintain collaborative relationships with key management and audit team members.
• Work closely with Digital, Technology, & Security (DTS) teams, risk management, compliance, and other stakeholders for comprehensive understanding of the IT environment.
• Support IT Audit Manager with guidance and advice on IT risk management and internal controls.

Minimum QualificationsEducation:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Candidates without these degrees but with prior IT audit experience may also be considered.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, or CISSP are highly desirable.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of IT auditing experience, preferably in banking or financial services.
• Strong understanding of IT controls, risk management, and banking-specific regulatory requirements.

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