IT Audit Manager - Rabobank - New York, NY

Our Organization

Rabobank Group is a global financial services leader providing wholesale and retail banking, leasing, real estate, and renewable energy project financing. Founded over a century ago, Rabobank is one of the largest and safest banks in the world, with nearly $1 trillion in assets and operations in more than 40 countries, and ranks among the highest rated private banks by Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s. Rabobank is a premier bank to the international food and agriculture industry, as well as a leading financier of solar, wind, bioenergy, and energy infrastructure projects.

In the Americas, Rabobank is present in the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico, and Paraguay, providing both retail and wholesale banking services as well as real estate and leasing services. The bank’s wholesale banking products focus on these banking areas:

Lending and Credit

Trade and Commodity Finance

Acquisition Finance

Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Finance

Global Client Solutions

Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory

Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory

Capital Markets

Your Function:
Job Overview/Purpose:
A senior auditor conducts operational audits of the Banks key activities under the direction of an Audit Manager. The main objective being to independently assess the adequacy and effectiveness of management control systems and to recommend improvements. The main responsibilities are to:

Assist with the development of the audit planning and approach.

Execute tests of control/compliance.

Prepare audit workpapers.

Analyse findings and formulate conclusions and advice.

Communicate audit progress, results and assist with report writing.

Context of Job:
IA operates under a Charter approved by the Executive Board. IA helps accomplish the organisation’s objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. IA conducts audits and furnishes management with analysis, advice and recommendations. As part of this IA evaluates whether the businesses comply with internal policies, standards and procedures and whether legislative or regulatory requirements are appropriately addressed. IA work with each business area to evaluate whether adequate internal controls are implemented to manage business risks associated with their operating activities, fostering quality and continuous improvement in control processes. IA provides a consulting service at the request of management for new products, new systems and other developments. IA liaises with the various governance groups as needed.

Authorisation/Sign-Off Levels:
The job holder signs off audit files/workpapers.

Job Requirements

Specialist knowledge of audit methodology and tools.

Understanding of the banking sector.

Ability to plan and organise own work. Independently performs audit tasks and takes decisions on how to proceed with minimum supervision.

Ability to assist with the review functions and ensure that audits are performed in accordance with standard audit procedures and that the quality of audits is maintained.

Able to analyze problems, to recognize root causes and evaluate alternatives.

Able to identify key controls and key risks in area of expertise.

Able to assess adequacy of action taken by management to correct reported deficient conditions.

Possess effective time management and organizational skills.

Ability to work in partnership with staff and to build and maintain relationships across various business units.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages.

Your Profile:
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Perform audits in accordance with standards and procedures and ensure that the quality of audits meets expected standards.

Assist with the development of the audit planning and approach. Develop audit programs.

Execute tests of control/compliance and appraise policies and plans relating to the activity under review.

Prepare audit workpapers, document evaluations of controls, tests, results and conclusions.

Analyse findings and formulate conclusions and advice.

Produce (draft) reports or parts of reports.

Ensure timely communication to audit manager and relevant stakeholders regarding the risks, recommendations, progress of the audit work.

Develop relationships with management and other key stakeholders.

Attend and present findings and recommendations to colleagues and management.

Able to travel to perform required duties (less than 15%).

Other duties as directed.

Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.

Membership of appropriate professional body– Institute of Chartered Accountants, CPA Institute of Internal Auditors.

Experience in an audit role, gained within the Financial Services sector.

Over 5 years in the Financial Services industry.

Experience of Wholesale banking areas including lending, trade commodity finance, treasury and the associated support functions such as risk management, legal and compliance.

Key Relationships:
RI NAW management.

Audit colleagues (locally and in other regions s appropriate).

Key Performance Indicators:
Report (possible) major risks identified on a timely basis to Audit management.

Ensure that all audits are conducted in compliance with the standards and agreed audit methodologies.

Actively manage assignments to ensure that the work is completed in budget and on time.

Ensures adequate and timely communication.

Act as an independent partner who challenges management in identifying and addressing risks.

Core Competencies

Able to communicate well verbally and in writing. Must be clear and concise.

Able to anticipate potential problems and resolve them.

Team player who is able to work closely with other employees. Must be approachable and reliable, with a positive attitude.

Pro-actively strengthen working relations and seek opportunities to expand professionalism.

Able to win other people’s support by using convincing arguments.

Able to distinguish between key and side issues, facts and assumption and between causes and effects.

Actively achieves results and goals.

We Offer:
Rabobank New York Branch offers a comprehensive benefits program that is among the finest in the industry featuring:

Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

Defined Contribution (401k) Plan with Employer Match

Paid Vacation based on position and length of service

Life and Disability Insurance

Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plans

Transportation Reimbursement Incentive Plan

Educational Assistance Program

Also offering:
Portable Voluntary Benefits including Pet Insurance

Automobile and Homeowner’s Insurance

Cancer Protection Plan

Legal Insurance Plan

Optional Life and Disability Insurance

Interested?

Candidates who are interested in this role are encouraged to apply directly online including their resume and related documents. If you have any questions, you can Email

Ryan.Haberthur@Rabobank.com

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