Location: Dakota Dunes, SD
Shift: Days
Job Schedule: Full-Time
Company: First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard

About the Role
Internal Audit is responsible for providing independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard LLC’s IT operations. Internal Audit’s purpose is to help management accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of IT risk management, control, and governance processes. This role is responsible for the timely execution and reporting of risk-based IT internal audits in accordance with the annual approved audit plan, conducting data analysis to support all audits, coordinating with third-party auditors, and assisting with other audit matters and projects.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

* Manages the planning process of multiple audits concurrently to include larger, more complex IT Audits to determine the focus and objectives of the audits using risk analysis principles, risk assessments, technology expertise and judgement, and business judgment.

* Manages the fieldwork of one or more audits simultaneously, ensuring that accurate and complete testing of key controls is accomplished while meeting assigned audit deadlines and managing to budgeted audit hours.

* Manages third-party audit service provider relationships including: Assisting in selecting and contracting with appropriate provider, performing the vendor management due diligence process, and assisting with obtaining proper approvals to utilize the third-party service providers, setting up meetings with management and audit staff, assisting with obtaining required materials, making sure the audits are completed in a timely manner and meet the Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) and PREMIER Standards, reviewing and discussing findings with management.

* Participates in monitoring activities related to business and stay abreast of emerging IT risks.

* Assists in performing risk assessments for the IT areas at PREMIER.

* Manages coverage and documentation of the ISO 27001 controls including the three-year plan.

* Provides input and assists as needed in the annual audit planning process to assist department management in determining both the extent and nature of the audit activities to be performed for the upcoming audit year.

* Identifies and discusses opportunities to enhance the audit process with department management.

* Adds value through consultations with business units regarding risks and control issues or for input for special projects including implementation of new systems, new products/services, processes, and the related new/improved controls.

* Manages and directs IT Audit engagements by performing or guiding audit team members as the AIC by:

* Ensuring accurate and complete testing of key controls is performed in accordance with established standards and protocols so it can be determined if controls are operating effectively;

* Developing the audit program to outline the procedures to be performed to test the key controls;

* Ensuring proper identification of risks, assessment of key controls, and development of appropriate testing strategies including sample size;

* Preparing or reviewing potential audit issues, taking into consideration the root cause of the issue, clearly identifying the significance of the issue, and providing a realistic recommendation for enhancing controls;

* Validating potential audit issues with management and recommending the final disposition of the audit issues verbally and in writing; and

* Preparing or reviewing workpapers prepared by audit team members to evaluate the effectiveness of testing procedures completed, documentation meets standards, and to ensure that workpapers appropriately support the conclusions and meet the audit objectives.

* Responds timely to requests from executive and senior management on critical questions and issues.

* Monitors the client’s progress/resolution efforts regarding risk issues and follows up with management to ensure that unresolved control matters are being addressed.

* Functions as the primary IT Audit subject-matter expert and builds relationships with IT Department leadership and various IT functional area management in Governance, Risk and Control (GRC), Information Security, IT Operations, Software Development, and Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery.

* Interacts with regulators and certifying auditors as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

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5+ year of experience in technology related auditing, or 7+ years of experience in information technology, banking or financial organization.

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Information technology experience including knowledge of controls surrounding information security, cyber security, information technology general controls, electronic banking, software development, technology industry standards (FFIEC and NIST), regulations such as GLBA, Information Security Management frameworks such as ISO 27001, IIA Standards, COSO, and banking and/or credit card operations.

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Bachelor’s degree with a major/minor or emphasis in information technology or similar field required.

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Advanced degree or certification in relevant field desirable or a commitment to obtain a relevant IT or CIA Certification.

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Ability to exercise discretion and judgment in performance of audit work and engagement supervision.

Competitive Benefits Package

* Full medical benefits when working 20+ hours per week

* Traditional and High Deductible health plan options available

* FREE dental and vision coverage

* Generous Paid Time Off plans

* 401(k) – dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% of total compensation

* Special discounts and offers for events at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

* PREMIER Wellness Program

* Paid Community Volunteer Hours – PREMIER averages 30,000 hours per year

* Fun Employee Parties

Our Culture

* Emphasis on personal success, respect, health, wellness, fun and giving back

* Employees are rewarded, valued, and celebrated for hard work

* Various Career advancement opportunities and growth

* Appreciation is shown through concerts, outdoor bashes, cash, car giveaways and more