IT Auditor

Internal Audit:

Internal Audit at Bessemer is an independent assurance and risk management function, reporting directly to the Audit Committee of the Board, with the mission of protecting the firm and enhancing its control environment. The Technology Audit Team partners with Bessemer’s businesses to provide assurance and advisory services for all technology-related functions of the firm including application delivery, technology infrastructure, information security and integrated business technology.

 

Job Summary

The Information Technology Auditor is responsible for executing risk-based IT audits to assess the design and operating effectiveness of technology and information security controls. The position requires strong analytical skills, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across technology and business areas. The IT Auditor will leverage industry frameworks and regulatory guidance to evaluate technology risk and communicate effectively, while maintaining clear documentation and demonstrating sound professional judgment.

 

Role Description:

Specific responsibilities of the Information Technology Auditor include:

• Planning – Identify and evaluate key processes, risks and controls; contribute to preparation of audit programs and other procedures to test controls.
• Fieldwork – Timely execution of stakeholder interviews, documentation (e.g., process narratives, walkthroughs) and testing. Assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Findings and Issues – Identify and document potential findings and issues. Discuss with relevant stakeholders and assess potential level of risk and impact. Identify root cause of issues.
• Reporting – Participate in drafting audit report, including overall risk evaluation of control environment, detailed audit findings and issues.
• Coordination and Collaboration – Coordinate and communicate effectively with audit and client contacts to deliver work in a professional and timely manner.
• Technology Risk and Control Framework – Leverage technology and financial industry regulations and guidance to assess risks and control design and operating effectiveness.
• Documentation – Document work accurately, clearly and concisely and in accordance with audit methodology to support evaluation of risk and control effectiveness.
• Communication – Deliver clear, timely and balanced written and verbal communications to peers, supervisors, and clients.
• Critical Thinking – Demonstrate critical thinking by gathering, analyzing, questioning and sharing perspectives on areas under review.
• Training and Development – Build awareness of technology trends, risks and controls through personal curiosity, training and networking.

 

 

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or other relevant subject areas
• 3-5 years of experience with information technology in Internal Audit, IT operations, IT Risk & Compliance, or Information Security, preferably within the financial services industry
• Technology auditing certification (e.g. CISA) required, or the candidate must commit to obtaining CISA certification within 18 months of hire.
• Working knowledge of one or more of the following: general computer and application controls, information security principles, software development lifecycle, business continuity and disaster recovery, and other technology areas including information technology governance standards and industry best practices (e.g., FFIEC, NIST, CIS, MITRE, OWASP, etc.)
• Effective organization and documentation skills (write succinct and cohesive process narratives, issue statements, findings and action plans), as well as ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Excellent communication (verbal, written, listening) and interpersonal skills
• Healthy professional skepticism along with excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with peers and business partners

About Bessemer Trust:

• Bessemer Trust is a family office, overseeing more than $200 billion in assets for over 3,100 individuals and families of substantial wealth. Its more than 1,200 employees are singularly focused on private wealth management — disciplined investment management, sophisticated wealth planning, comprehensive family office services, and highly personalized client service.
• Established in 1907 as the family office for Annie and Henry Phipps, Bessemer Trust is in its seventh generation of ownership by the Phipps family. As a self-made entrepreneur, Henry Phipps was a founding partner and chief financial officer of Carnegie Steel.
• Bessemer Trust retains its original focus as a privately owned and independent wealth manager deeply committed to its mission of providing peace of mind to its clients. Bessemer’s adherence to putting clients’ interests first, fiduciary mindset, and highly collaborative culture are at the heart of everything the firm does.

 

 Key Facts:

• For more than 118 years, Bessemer Trust has operated continuously in a single line of business, independently owned by one family.
• Headquartered in New York’s Rockefeller Center, Bessemer Trust has 22 offices in total. Woodbridge, NJ, is one of the firm’s largest offices, which hosts a wide range of technology and operations professionals.

 

The base salary range for this position is $90K-$105K. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skills, experience, and qualification for the role.  It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range.

In addition, this position may be eligible for a discretionary incentive-based bonus based on individual and company performance.

 

Eligible employees may participate in a 401 (K) program with a company profit sharing contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability covering and paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.

 

About Bessemer Trust

Bessemer Trust is a family office, overseeing more than $200 billion in assets for over 3,100 individuals and families of substantial wealth. Its more than 1,200 employees are singularly focused on private wealth management — disciplined investment management, sophisticated wealth planning, comprehensive family office services, and highly personalized client service.

 

Established in 1907 as the family office for Annie and Henry Phipps, Bessemer Trust is in its seventh generation of ownership by the Phipps family. As a self-made entrepreneur, Henry Phipps was a founding partner and chief financial officer of Carnegie Steel.

 

Bessemer Trust retains its original focus as a privately owned and independent wealth manager deeply committed to its mission of providing peace of mind to its clients. Bessemer’s adherence to putting clients’ interests first, fiduciary mindset, and highly collaborative culture are at the heart of everything the firm does.

 

Key Facts:

• For 118 years, Bessemer Trust has operated continuously in a single line of business, independently owned by one family.
• Headquartered in New York’s Rockefeller Center, Bessemer Trust has 22 offices in total. Woodbridge, NJ, is one of the firm’s largest offices, which hosts a wide range of technology and operations professionals. In addition to its sizable presence in New York and Woodbridge, the firm provides client service through offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Delaware, Denver, Garden City, Grand Cayman, Greenwich, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Naples, Nevada, Palm Beach, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Stuart, and Washington, D.C.
• To watch a video about Bessemer Trust’s history, click here.
• To learn more about Bessemer Trust, click here.

About Our Employee Rewards and Benefits:

We provide exceptional rewards and benefits that are among the best in the industry, giving our people access to a wide range of options, including:

• Competitive base salary plus discretionary annual bonus for select positions
• A 401(k) plan with a generous annual profit-sharing contribution
• Personalized development and career opportunities, including tuition reimbursement support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with zero contributions for employee coverage
• Employee assistance (EAP) and wellness programs
• Hybrid work environment: 60% in office, 40% remote for most positions
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Legal services and financial wellness plans at no cost to employees

Bessemer is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidate of diverse backgrounds to apply.