Senior Consultant, Financial Services IT Internal Audit

Crowe

IT internal audit consultant helping Crowe banking clients strengthen controls, risk management, and compliance. Leading technology risk engagements and delivering audit recommendations.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $77,600 - $153,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in risk management, internal audit methodologies, and internal control frameworks, with a strong focus on IT audit and technology risk consulting. Proven ability to develop client relationships, execute audit engagements, and provide actionable recommendations to enhance internal controls.

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Risk ManagementIT AuditInternal Control FrameworksProject ManagementCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Test-Of-Design WorkpapersTest-Of-Operational-Effectiveness WorkpapersIT General ControlsIT Application ControlsAudit MethodologiesBusiness Process FlowFlowchartingGAAP Financial AccountingSEC ReportingRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

COSOCOBITEmerging AI Capabilities

Certifications & Qualifications

CISACISSPCPACIA

Industry Keywords

Financial InstitutionsBig 4Regulatory SupervisionInternal AuditTechnology Risk Consulting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide risk management, internal audit, and internal control services to banking-industry clients
Plan and execute engagements, including test-of-design and test-of-operational-effectiveness workpapers
Conduct fieldwork and prepare workpapers supporting conclusions
Discuss findings and observations with client management
Prepare written reports in various types and formats
Advise clients on improving and optimizing internal controls
Enhance and transform internal audit approaches and methodologies
Perform risk assessments
Provide value-added recommendations to clients and improve the firm
Lead IT General Controls, IT Audit, and IT Risk Consulting engagements
Collaborate across teams, develop technical and transferable skills, and use technology and emerging AI capabilities to improve efficiency, insights, and client outcomes
Develop client relationships, contribute to account strategy, ensure delivery excellence, and build trusted partnerships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
3+ years’ experience working in financial institutions, Big 4 or equivalent, or regulatory supervision of financial institutions
3 or more years of experience in IT audit, corporate IT audit, or technology risk consulting preferred
Understanding of commonly used internal control frameworks, including COSO and COBIT
Knowledge of audit methodologies and development of key internal audit deliverables
Experience with IT general controls, IT application controls, and key report testing
Experience executing test-of-design and test-of-operational-effectiveness workpapers
Project management experience, including self-management of simultaneous workstreams and responsibilities
Strong written and verbal communication and comprehension
Understanding of internal control design and effectiveness
Business process flow and flowcharting experience
GAAP financial accounting and SEC reporting knowledge
Willingness to travel up to 25%
Professional certification such as CISA, CISSP, CPA, CIA, or similar is a plus
Major in Accounting, Computer Information Systems, or Management Information Systems preferred
Exposure to larger financial institutions ($100 billion and up) preferred
Networking and relationship management
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States
Crowe is not sponsoring work authorization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work to balance work with life moments
Well-being support
Career growth and leadership opportunities
Inclusive culture valuing diversity
Career Coach guidance and consistent career development meetings
Professional development and specialized skill development opportunities
Comprehensive total rewards package