Experienced Information Technology Internal Auditor

Description/Job Summary

Join a team focused on the success of our customers, the success of our communities, and the success of each other. Farm Credit East (FCE) is the leading provider of loans and farm advisory services to farm, forest product, fishing, and other agricultural business owners across the northeast with $13.5 billion in total loan volume and $29 million in annual financial services revenue from 18,000 customers across our 8-state territory. We are One Team Working Together with a focus on our five pillars: Outstanding Customer and Employee Experience, Quality Growth, Operational Excellence, Commitment to our Communities, and Protecting Customer Information. 

 

The incumbent holding this position will be an active contributor of the Quality Assurance Internal Audit department whose mission is to strengthens the organization’s ability to create, protect, and sustain value by providing the board and management with independent, risk-based, and objective assurance, advice, insight, and foresight. The role is primarily responsible for helping to carry out the Quality Assurance Audit plan through the execution of engagements which will cover a diverse range of risk areas including financial and management reporting, operational internal controls, risk management and governance processes, and other areas deemed appropriate by the Association’s Audit Committee and management team.

 

The value drivers for this role are as follows:

• Protect the Association through conducting risk-based engagements in relation to management’s strategic goals and regulatory areas of focus 
• Promote organization success through providing assurance services and identifying recommendations for improvement

 

Come join a collaborative, customer-focused team at Farm Credit East!

 

Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Internal Audit 

• Support the execution of IT-focused internal audit engagements, ensuring timely, accurate, and effective completion of audit activities.
• Perform critical self-review of IT-related work paper documentation to validate the accuracy and relevance of work performed and conclusions reached.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of technical IT standards, including cybersecurity, system controls, and information governance, while actively seeking opportunities for continued development in these areas.
• Apply internal audit processes, procedures, and methodologies specific to IT systems and applications in the execution of audit tasks.
• Identify potential IT-related issues promptly, gather relevant information, and collaborate with team members or technical resources to propose resolutions.
• Communicate IT-specific findings and questions effectively with appropriate internal audit management levels.
• Exhibit professional skepticism, independence, and objectivity in assessing IT risks and controls.
• Support the execution of procedures addressing IT fraud risks and remain vigilant to fraud indicators within IT systems during audit activities.
• Maintain relevant IT certification or designation (e.g., CISA, CISSP) applicable to the role.

Leadership

• Promote an ethical culture by subscribing to the IIA’s standards of ethics and professionalism  
• Recognize the value of the association’s brand and act as an ambassador to the association
• Recognize stresses and take steps to maintain personal well-being
• Share and collaborate effectively with others, creating a positive team spirit
• Invite and receive immediate feedback in a respectful and non-confrontational manor
• Provide feedback to superiors
• Assume responsibility for your personal development and demonstrate curiosity and willingness and try new things
• Recognize mistakes and learn from them  

Relationships, Teamwork, and Communication 

• Proactively form and strengthen long-term relationships within Quality Assurance and the members across the Association
• Display a positive mental attitude toward the job and contribute positively to the overall morale of Quality Assurance and the Association.
• Communicate confidently in a clear, concise, and articulate manner verbally and in the materials produced