Senior Manager, IT Audit & SOX

Blend is a diverse team of problem solvers who believe that the world’s financial resources should be more accessible. Our cloud banking platform is used by Wells Fargo, U.S. Bank, and over 330 other financial services firms to acquire more customers, increase productivity, and deliver end-to-end digital experiences. Our software enables our customers to process an average of more than $5 billion in loans per day, making it possible for consumers to reach their financial goals faster and lead better lives. Come do work that matters.

As the Senior Manager - Information Technology (IT), you will be focused on SOX IT testing and IT audits of cloud-based and custom developed systems. You will report to the Internal Audit Lead (Group Manager-Chief Audit Executive/Head of Audit) and oversee the work of a Senior IT Auditor, working with various business & IT partners across the company.  This role is responsible for SOX IT, planning IT internal audits, managing and reviewing fieldwork for quality, and preparing audit reports.  The IT Audit team works closely with the Business Process audit team, and the entire IA team will utilize data analytics/visualizations and automation technologies (including Generative AI). 

The ideal candidate is an ex-Big 4, highly motivated self-starter with prior experience in IT SOX testing, Internal Audits and Data Analytics & Visualization in the Fintech or Software industry with superior written and oral communication skills, and is used to working as part of a remote team and collaborating with business partners in offshore locations such as India and Mexico. 

How you'll contribute: 

• Drive project management of SOX 404 IT testing, develop timelines and budgets.
• Lead planning and conducting IT internal audit projects in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) professional practice standards.
• Identify and assess IT risks.
• Contribute to ongoing development of the ERM, Fraud Risk Management programs.
• Develop process flowcharts and data flow diagrams.
• Evaluate internal controls design and operating effectiveness.
• Ensure work is performed within budget and manage projects based on timeline.
• Develop audit test procedures when needed.
• Review Test of Design (TOD) and Test of Effectiveness (TOE) work.
• Train Control Owners on IPE (Information Provided by Entity) SOX requirements.
• Perform and incorporate data analysis and visualizations in audit planning, workpaper support, final reports.
• Review workpapers for work performed and conclusions reached; to ensure they are Prepare clear, concise, accurate, logical, and detailed.
• Explain complex, technical and/or sensitive information in a straightforward manner.
• Provide meaningful recommendations to improve policies/ procedures/ systems/ processes and address root causes of ineffective or inefficient controls.
• Work with business partners to address control gaps and monitor action plans.
• Exercise judgment and discretion related to conducting audit work.
• Promote an ethical and risk-aware culture at the company.

Who you are: 

• Bachelor's Degree in a business or technology discipline.
• Big 4 (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC) Advisory or Assurance background.
• Strong understanding of business & IT operations processes for a software company.
• Strong understanding of Software as a Service (SAAS)/Platform as a Service (PAAS).
• Strong business judgment that enables issue identification and appropriate escalation.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and investigative skills.
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Strong coaching/mentoring skills to develop senior auditor(s).
• Ability to effectively juggle multiple projects and keep Head of Audit informed.
• Ability to think independently, take ownership, and drive initiatives to resolution.
• Ability to explain complex and/or sensitive information in a straightforward manner.
• Ability to manage stakeholders in a service oriented, problem-solving, practical mindset.
• Strong rapport and relationship building skills to collaborate and positively influence partnerships across the company.
• Proactive and self-initiating work style.
• Integrity, openness, and transparency.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• Critical thinker, ability to identify root cause of issues.

Required Skills:

• Experience as a Senior Manager of IT Audit/SOX.
• Experience working as part of a remote team.
• Work collaboratively with partners to address control gaps, monitor action plans.
• Prior experience managing SOX 404 ITGC and IT audit testing according to defined budgets and timelines, including a