IT Audit Consultant

Company: Genesis10
Location: New York
Posted on: May 6, 2025

Job Description:

Genesis10 is seeking IT Audit / Trading Compliance consultant for a project with a Global Investment Bank client located in New York, NY. This role will be 5 days per week onsite.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.

Summary:
Our client has a need for a senior consultant within their IT Audit group. They will be tasked with reviewing and analyzing the selected systems from a risk/controls perspective, focusing on the functionality that covers trade surveillance, AML sanctions and market abuse prevention. This is a Tech focused audit role for compliance applications. Tools within Compliance are in-house developed in Python, Java, SQL; candidates should have a good understanding of programming languages and familiarity with industry wide tools like Gitlab/Github, JIRA, Fircosoft, Actimize.
The consultant will be assisting with needs around control effectiveness testing and system design review validation (comparing code samples to design specifications and information provided during system walk throughs).
This organization is focused on reducing technology risk and enhancing the firm's overall control environment by: reviewing and testing I.T. applications, making recommendations to introduce or improve controls; assisting with firm technology projects and supporting senior management in incident analysis and follow-up.

Responsibilities: Daily responsibilities will include performing technology risk and controlling reviews within a challenging, dynamic, and complex business and technology environment.
This role requires interaction with both technology stakeholders and business auditors and therefore a combination of technology skills, business product knowledge, analytical skills and interpersonal skills are required for the position.
They will be required to take ownership of the fieldwork testing by effectively interacting with audit clients to understand the flows and controls.
Candidate should be able to develop effective testing approaches and execute tests accurately within audit timelines.

Requirements: As many firm systems are developed internally, a strong background in technology (client server architecture, object-oriented programming, databases, messaging, and UNIX/Linux) particularly within the financial services area is a distinct advantage.
Prior experience conducting IT Audits withing the banking industry is preferred.
Understanding of IT Controls and how to frame the approach for an Audit from an Audit perspective rather than a Developer.
Ability to read Java and or Python OO code.
Data Analysis skills and ability to use SQL for working with large data sets.
Strong Business and Functional Analysis skills.
Experience documenting system workflows and data mapping.
Strong communication skills, particularly in producing clear and concise documentation.
Prior IT Audit experience is a plus.
AML/Trade surveillance and Sanctions Regulations is a plus.
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

Pay rate range: $85.00 - $90.00 hourly

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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