Vice President, Audit Project Leader (Sdlc)

Vice President, Audit Project Leader (SDLC)

At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world's financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world's investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.  

We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Audit Project Leader to join our Technology Audit team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA or Lake Mary, FL - Flexible.

In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:

• Execute annual auditable entity risk assessments

• Define the annual audit plan

• Set individual audit scope and testing

• Oversee successful execution of audits, in line with audit department methodology and professional standards

• Identifying risk-based gaps in the firm's technology systems and processes

• Lead issue discussions with management and obtain appropriate remedial actions

• Manage the performance and development of staff and the achievement of staff goals and objectives

• Maintaining relationships with key technology staff to stay abreast of new developments or control breakdowns

• Engage in relevant training regarding audit, businesses, financial controls, regulations, or a particular specialty and actively seek to apply this knowledge in the role and pass on to the wider audit team.

• Prioritizing project workflows.

• Investigating unexpected situations, providing thoughtful analysis and resolution

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:

• An inquisitive individual with an in-depth understanding of processes, risks, controls, tools, and techniques in all phases of software development and technology change management including:

• Software Development Lifecycle

• Secure coding principles

• Threat modelling

• Source code management

• Change Management

• Testing

• Technical Change Governance and integration

• Release Management

• Understanding of relevant emerging risks

• Ability to manage global projects on time and within budget

• Experience with managing and motivating a global team

• Ability to collaborate with members of other audit teams

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

• Minimum of 5-10+ years of experience in IT auditing and secure software development.

• Proven experience in conducting IT audits.

• Strong technical knowledge of IT systems, software development practices, and cybersecurity risks.

• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or CISM are highly desirable.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to lead a team and manage senior stakeholders across the firm

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here's a few of our awards:

• America's Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
• World's Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN - 100% score, 2023-2024
• "Most Just Companies", Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
• Bloomberg's Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023

Our Benefits and Rewards:

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life's journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.