IT Auditor III - Ridgeland, MS

General Position Scope:   The Internal Audit Department is an independent activity operating within the Corporation at the direction of the Board of Directors and reporting to the Audit Committee. Its objective is to provide accurate and timely analyses and reports in an effort to assist management and the Board in discharging their duties and responsibilities to stockholders, customers, and to the public.   Duties and Responsibilities:   Review Bank policies and procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls. Review IT policies, procedures, and frameworks to ensure they align with industry best practices (e.g., COBIT, NIST). Conduct IT audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, security measures, and compliance with regulatory standards. Identify and evaluate IT risks, including cybersecurity, data privacy, system access controls, and software development processes. Preparing the audit reports identifying weaknesses in controls, procedures or operations. Recommending changes in procedures and techniques to correct deficiencies. Prepare work papers in accordance with audit standards which record and summarize audit procedures performed. Perform audits of IT infrastructure, networks, applications, databases, and cloud environments. Assess business continuity and disaster recovery plans for effectiveness. Work closely with IT and business teams to recommend process improvements and risk mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with regulations such as SOX, GLBA, or other relevant frameworks. Prepare clear and concise audit reports, presenting findings and recommendations to senior management. Support the implementation of corrective actions and monitor remediation progress. Stay up to date with emerging IT risks, technologies, and industry trends. Discuss findings and recommendations with area management and division management. Conduct any special examinations or procedures at the request of the Board or senior management. Support the functions of the external auditors which may include independent auditing firms and government auditors. As necessary, provide subject matter expertise to other audit team members. Act as a mentor to less experienced auditors. Assist the Director of Internal Audit in the investigation of suspected fraudulent activities within the Corporation. Assist the Director of Internal Audit in the development of an annual audit risk matrix. Assist the Director of Internal Audit in development of an annual audit schedule. Maintain a thorough knowledge of Bank products and services. Manage individual audit processes and other auditors associated with the audit process. Complete required compliance training and adhere to the Bank’s standard of conduct. Assist in the department’s review of model validations under the bank’s Model Risk Management policy. Performance standards include adequate procedures are in place relative to FDIC, State and Federal Reserve examinations; adequate controls are in place to protect the assets of the bank and customers. Secondary Duties and Responsibilities include follow-up audits to determine implementation of recommendations and appraise the adequacy of corrective action; establish and maintain effective working relationships with all BankPlus employees; fulfill necessary requirements to maintain professional certifications. Perform other duties as requested. Participation in the bank’s High-Performance Rewards Connections program. Make referrals to the Mortgage Center and Wealth Management. Maintain a thorough knowledge of Bank products, services, policies, procedures and appropriate regulatory issues as related to daily job functions including but not limited to: Bank Secrecy Act; Privacy Act; Fair Lending Act; Regulation E, etc. Complete required compliance training and adhere to the Bank’s standard of conduct.   Position Requirements:   Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in information systems, information security, computer science or accounting/banking and finance. Possession of a CISA, CISM, CIA, or CPA professional certification and be in good standing with appropriate governing board or organization is preferred. Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following banking areas: information technology, information security, data analytics, and database management. 5-10 years of similar or related experience in banking or internal audit is preferred General computer and typing experience with Microsoft Office Suite, to include Excel, Word, and Outlook Excellent verbal and written communication skills Extensive reading as needed Ability to make difficult decisions and handle multiple tasks