Sr. Internal Auditor - Operations

About the position

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join a growing global internal audit team. The mission of Cboe's Internal Audit Department is to enhance and protect organizational value by providing objective assurance and insights. We are committed to continuous improvement and influencing positive change in support of achieving Cboe's strategic objectives. We seek to achieve these goals by fostering an environment of learning, collaboration, candor, respect, and authenticity. The Operational Audit Senior will support global audit and advisory project over Cboe's compliance, risk management, regulator and operational activities. Additionally, the role will support the activities of the Internal Audit Department and compliance with financial requirement of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX). This role will require close collaboration across the Cboe Internal Audit team to support team developments and other audit work. The role will report to a more senior member of the Internal Audit team, and will support audit requirements across the global organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations of internal controls and financial processes to assess compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements.
• Identify control deficiencies, assess the impact on financial reporting, and provide recommendations for remediation.
• Lead and/or participate in the execution of the audit project in accordance with internal audit and department standards.
• Exhibit a thorough understanding of the audit process, with specific responsibility for audit planning and scoping, developing effective test plans, assessing risks and controls, identifying value-added recommendations, and ensuring accurate and thorough work papers.
• Successfully completing audits that are completed on-time and on budget.
• Employ strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Present results of audits to applicable business leaders or other stakeholders in a confident and articulate manner.
• Demonstrate an ongoing curiosity of Cboe's business environment including operations, regulation, technology and financial risks.
• Execute day-to-day operational responsibilities and complete projects using collaboration, transparency, and ingenuity.
• Anticipate and proactively address project issues or concerns, and elevate to management as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain high trust relationships across the internal audit team and with management.
• Monitor the status and resolution of open audit issues and action plans.
• Innovate and enhance the internal audit department practices.
• Support integrated audit requirements, as needed, and perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong background or knowledge of business process, financial, and compliance auditing techniques.
• Experience in performing audit and control testing, including testing for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance required.
• Familiarity with IT audit testing techniques for information technology general controls and application controls are a plus.
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, or Management Information Systems preferred).
• Securities industry experience, strongly preferred.
• Possessing or currently pursuing one of the following certifications: CPA, Chartered Accountant, CIA, CISA, CFE or related certifications.
• Public accounting or internal audit experience at a public company required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in internal/external audit or related fields.

Benefits

• Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days.
• Flexible, hybrid work environment, where you choose where and how you work.
• Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services.
• 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire.
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities.
• Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in any Cboe office.
• Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities.
• Generous charitable giving company match.
• Paid parental leave and fertility benefits.
• On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers.