Senior Director Technology and Cyber Audit

At Early Warning, we’ve powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle®, Paze℠, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.

Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.

Overall Purpose

The Technology and Cyber Audit Sr. Director is a strategic leader responsible for directing the planning, execution, and oversight of the organization’s internal audit program across technology and cybersecurity areas. This role provides independent assurance to executive leadership and the Audit Committee regarding the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. The Senior Director serves as a trusted advisor, leveraging deep technology and cyber expertise in financial services regulations and emerging risks to influence enterprise strategy, enhance risk resilience, and drive continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

• Lead the development of a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit plan aligned with the company’s strategic priorities, regulatory expectations, and industry standards.
• Prepare periodic reporting to executive management and the Audit Committee on audit results, emerging risks, and the adequacy of governance and control frameworks.
• Partner with senior leaders across lines of business to influence and strengthen enterprise risk management and compliance practices.
• Direct complex audits covering technology, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, applications, cloud platforms, data governance, and privacy audit areas.
• Accountable for the performance and results of other auditors’ development of risk-based assessments and audit plans, including assessing risks, evaluating internal controls, designing audit procedures, and executing testing. 
• Accountable for the performance and results of the work of others ensuring that they have assessed the technology processes, operational processes, and internal controls to identify areas of non-compliance, inefficiencies, or fraud.
• Ensure audit work adheres to the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Standards, FFIEC, DAMA-DMBOK, CRI and other relevant frameworks.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, recommending enhancements that mitigate risks and promote efficiency.
• Drive adoption of technology-enabled auditing tools, data analytics, and continuous monitoring practices.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of technology and cyber audit professionals, ensuring succession planning and career growth opportunities.
• Promote a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous learning within the internal audit function.
• Provide coaching on technical and regulatory topics to audit staff and broader business teams.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Data and Risk teams to ensure comprehensive risk coverage and alignment on corrective actions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, external auditors, and industry peers.’
• Influence change by providing clear, actionable, and business-oriented recommendations to executive leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education or experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or business-related field.
• Minimum of 12-15 years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, or risk management, with leadership responsibility.
• Deep knowledge of IT general controls, cybersecurity frameworks, data protection regulations applicable to financial services industry.
• Demonstrated success engaging with executive management on sensitive and complex risk issues.
• Strong ability to interpret complex regulations, analyze data, and develop enterprise-level risk mitigation strategies.
• Proven track record of leading teams and managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working with federal regulatory agencies and/or large financial institutions.
• Background and drug screen.
• Certifications:  CISSP, CISA, AWS Cloud Practitioner, CISM, and/or MCSE
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred
• Demonstrated success engaging with executive management on sensitive and complex risk issues.
• Strong ability to interpret complex regulations, analyze data, and develop enterprise-level risk mitigation strategies.
• Proven track record of leading teams and managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working with federal regulatory agencies and/or large financial institutions.
• Background and drug screen.
• Certifications:  CISSP, CISA, AWS Cloud Practitioner, CISM, and/or MCSE
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers.

Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

The base pay scale for this position in:
Phoenix, AZ/ Chicago, IL in USD per year is: $183,000 - $229,000.
New York, NY/ San Francisco, CA in USD per year is: $220,000 - $274,000.
Additionally, candidates are eligible for a discretionary incentive plan and benefits.

This pay scale is subject to change and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific candidate, which is always dependent on legitimate factors considered at the time of job offer. Early Warning Services takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining a competitive salary offer, including, but not limited to, the job scope, market rates and geographic location of a position, candidate’s education, experience, training, and specialized skills or certification(s) in relation to the job requirements and compared with internal equity (peers). The business actively supports and reviews wage equity to ensure that pay decisions are not based on gender, race, national origin, or any other protected classes.

Some of the Ways We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness 

•  Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.
• Paid Time Off – Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Maven Family Planning – provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.

And SO much more! We continue to enhance our program, so be sure to check our Benefits page here for the latest. Our team can share more during the interview process!

Early Warning Services, LLC (“Early Warning”) considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees. 

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