Sr. Audit Specialist

Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association-College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF New York, New York), is one of the largest and most respected financial service providers in the world. For more than 85 years we’ve been dedicated to serving the financial well-being of an extraordinary group of people – those working in the academic, medical, cultural, and research fields.

Financial Services


Job Responsibilities:

(Note: This position is not in Internal Audit, but rather in Information Technology)



As a member of the IT Risk and Controls team in Information Technology 1. Assist in developing and implementing a leading practice IT risk management and controls assurance program to: Meet internal and external audit and regulatory requirements Safeguard our business and customer information   Protect our reputation Address emerging risks and Enable business process improvement

2. Facilitate/coordinate the IT Sarbanes-Oxley and SAS70 readiness efforts. Serve as liaison to internal testing team and external auditors.



3. Function as subject matter expert for IT management and staff



4. Assist IT management in the following efforts:

Self-testing of Key Controls

Regulatory and Compliance Readiness

Corporate Records Management

Coordination of Controls Reviews





As a TIAA employee, you have access to a highly competitive benefits package that includes the following plans: Retirement, 401(k), including an excess plan, Medical coverage, including prescription drug coverage, Dental coverage, Vision care, Long- and short-term disability, Life insurance, Flexible spending accounts, Paid time off, Work/life programs, Tuition reimbursement, Adoption assistance, Fitness reimbursement, Commuter benefits, and Back-up childcare.
REQUIREMENTS


Experience:

Six to ten years of experience in one or more of the following IT areas: Auditing, Security, Risks and Controls, Regulatory/Compliance, Records Management, Application Development; or other relevant experience.



In addition, prior experience or working knowledge in the following is a plus:

Sarbanes-Oxley

COSO

CobiT

ITIL

ISO 17799



Education:

Bachelor's degree with major course work in Information Technology, Auditing or other relevant business discipline



Professional designations such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) a plus.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

Effective verbal and written communications skills, including active listening and presentation skills. Ability to interact with all levels of management.

Ability to resolve issues and solve problems using analytical, influencing and negotiating skills.

  Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships

Effective time, planning and project management skills

Strong commitment to professional education and self-development.