Sr. IT Auditor

Mechanics Bank is currently searching for a Sr. IT Auditor to join our team. Here at Mechanics Bank, we value connection, partnership, long term relationships and working together in person. This person will be working on-site in Roseville, Walnut Creek, Irvine, or Seattle, Washington.

Under the supervision of Audit Management, the Senior IT Auditor is responsible for performing IT/Info Sec audits to assess the overall operational effectiveness and efficiency of Bank’s information technology infrastructure, including applications and hardware, using FFIEC guidance, cybersecurity frameworks, SOX 404 requirements, regulatory guidance and Bank policies & procedures.

The Senior IT Auditor uses objectives, standards and guidelines, which are applied consistently in the review of operations. At the conclusion of the audit, the Senior IT Auditor will deliver high-quality audit reports, efficiency enhancement suggestions, and audit findings/recommendations to management.

The Senior IT Auditor may provide guidance to less experienced audit staff or other personnel assigned to audits and may provide assurance reviews of work papers completed by other staff as requested to do so and may also be involved with certain aspects of administering the functions of the Audit Department as assigned by an Audit Manager/Director.

The Senior IT Auditor will share responsibility with teammates for meeting audit completion deadlines in order to adhere to Audit’s annual plan and schedule.

Mechanics Bank is regulated by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

What you will do:

• Reviews and assesses the Bank’s controls within IT operations including hardware and software/applications through periodic audits. Conducts audits of varying sizes and complexities. The Senior IT Auditor can perform IT audits across the Bank and recommends audit scopes for specific functions within their assigned areas of responsibility.

• Manages all aspects of the audit lifecycle including but not limited to the following:

• perform risk assessment

• identify relevant controls

• finalize audit scopes

• lead walkthroughs

• conduct testing (including SOX 404)

• oversee assigned staff

• interface with external auditors

• review work papers

• validate exceptions

• communicate results of testing

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• Prepares and delivers strong work paper documentation to support audit work with evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, and management's policies or procedures. Work paper documentation must comply with industry standards. (organized, clear, sufficiently detailed, able to articulate complex aspects of testing).

• Provides management with recommendations for revisions to policy and/or procedures when appropriate.

• Assists in the development of audit and analytical programs as directed.

Who you are:

• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science or related field preferred. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Equivalent combination of education, training and experience required.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Bank IT auditing required.

• Required: Good understanding of the CIS control framework and FFIEC IT Handbook.

• Preferred: Some experience with data mining software products such as ACL or IDEA.

• The audits assigned to the Senior IT Auditor are usually of a more complicated nature and require a solid understanding of general and application controls in an IT environment and generally require a higher level of audit and banking expertise. IT Senior Auditors are charged with training less experienced audit personnel in audit routines and conducting audit reviews.

• The Senior IT Auditor manages multiple assignments concurrently, makes subjective judgment calls for areas that are moderately complex, writes clear and effective audit findings with limited supervision and assistance and maintains good working relationship with all staff to foster an open dialogue between audit and other bank personnel.

• Experience with data mining software products such as ACL or IDEA is preferred.

• Proven proficiency in understanding computer networks, computer applications, and how they interact with business processes, and understanding of the various information security frameworks, methodologies and standards.

• Excellent understanding of bank accounting principles and analytical techniques required. Proficient in computer usage with ability to prepare spreadsheets and management reports utilizing Bank software system.

• Experience working for a publicly traded company.

• Certification with any of the following is strongly preferred:

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Other technology related designation
• Or actively pursuing one of the above relevant certifications.

• Travel required: 0-10%

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Pay Range: $91,620 - 164,900 annually

AIP/Bonus: up to 15%

Our comprehensive employee benefits program is designed for you to live your best life at work, home, and everywhere in between. Employees working 25 hours or more per week are eligible for health benefits effective the first day of the month following or coinciding with their date of hire.
Benefits package includes[1]:

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members

• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability benefits

• Health Savings Account with employer contribution

• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter/Parking Benefit

• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company contribution

• 529 Education Savings plan, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Student Loan Assistance Program

• Supplemental Health plans, Voluntary Legal and Identity Theft Services

• 11 paid holidays, paid Sick days (accrual of one hour for every 30 hours worked), up to 25 paid vacation days, and 16 hours of paid volunteer time throughout the calendar year

• Free personal checking and savings account; Discounted rates on primary residence loan with $0 origination fees (restrictions apply)

Final compensation package will be determined by the work experience, education, and/or skill level of the applicant along with internal equity and alignment with geographic market data.

• Mechanics Bank is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or other bases prohibited by applicable law.