You will play a critical role in independently delivering internal audits and advisory engagements across a variety of financial services clients. Your responsibilities will include:
Planning and executing internal audits across cybersecurity and IT infrastructure domains, including:
Security Operations Centers (SOC)
Data Services and Data Governance
Third Party Risk Management (TPRM)
Cyber Resilience and Incident Response
Infrastructure risk control frameworks, including second line of defense (2LOD) review
Infrastructure-level Incident and Problem Management
Integrated Cyber Auditing alongside business and operational auditors
Assessing design and operational effectiveness of technical cybersecurity controls against regulatory expectations and industry frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, COBIT, ISO 27001).
Preparing thorough audit documentation, reports, and deliverables independently and on schedule.
Communicating audit procedures, findings, and recommendations directly to client stakeholders, including both technical and non-technical audiences.
Maintaining audit quality and responsiveness throughout the engagement lifecycle, ensuring client satisfaction and confidence.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of total professional experience, including:
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience performing internal audits, specifically in cybersecurity, IT general controls, or infrastructure risk within a financial services or consulting environment.
Strong working knowledge of cybersecurity operations, controls, and governance practices.
Demonstrated ability to independently complete audits from planning through reporting, with minimal oversight.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in documenting observations and explaining results to clients.
Bachelor's degree required
One or more relevant professional certifications: CISSP, CISA, or equivalent.
Requirements
Experience working with or auditing financial services regulations and guidelines (e.g., OCC, FDIC, FFIEC, NYDFS).
Prior experience at a public accounting or advisory firm delivering internal audit services to banking, insurance, or fintech clients.
We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe's values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.
Benefits
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Introduction
At Crowe LLP, we bring deep industry specialization and functional expertise to help financial institutions stay ahead of evolving risks. We are seeking a Financial Services Cybersecurity Internal Audit Manager to join our growing team of professionals focused on delivering high-quality, technically rigorous internal audit services in the cybersecurity domain.
As a Manager, you will work directly with client stakeholders to understand their cybersecurity internal audit needs, collaborate with internal audit team members to plan and execute engagements, and deliver high-quality findings and recommendations that enhance the client's security posture and compliance efforts.
Crowe · Chicago IL