Sr. Manager - IT Internal Audit

MFS Investment Management - Boston, MA

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Boston, MA

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Senior Manager, IT Internal Audit at MFS is responsible for managing all aspects of IT internal audit activities, including planning, execution, and reporting. This role requires discretion and judgment to ensure effective audit processes and communication with business unit management. The position emphasizes collaboration and the importance of IT audits in supporting the company's objectives and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Directs all phases of the IT audit process including communication with auditees, audit planning and scope, audit programs, audit engagement budgeting, fieldwork and reporting to business unit management.
• Resolves complex issues that arise during the audit process.
• Monitors progress of individual IT audits and annual audit plan.
• Develops and presents IT audit findings, audit plans and initiatives to business unit senior management.
• Executes short and long term internal audit plan, with a focus on IT audit engagements.
• Assists the Head of Internal Audit with the establishment of standards of engagement performance and individual auditor performance.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant company, regulatory, information technology, industry and accounting and auditing standards and pronouncements.

Requirements

• 8 - 12 + years of combined internal/external IT audit experience including managing the IT audit function and its resources.
• BS or BS/BA in Information Technology, Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to present reports to senior business unit management.
• Thorough knowledge of IT auditing and accounting standards, concepts of internal control and the current regulatory environment.
• Ability to understand and evaluate systems and processes, including the development and implementation of technology initiatives.
• Ability and desire to manage and develop personnel.

Nice-to-haves

• CISA, CISSP, CPA, CIA or other applicable professional designations.
• MBA or other relevant advanced degree.
• Business area management experience in addition to audit experience is a plus.
• Investment Management industry experience.

Benefits

• Generous time-off provided including 'Responsible time off' for many roles, paid company holidays when the US Stock Exchange is closed, plus paid volunteer time.
• Up to 20 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up care program, dependent care flexible spending account, adoption assistance, generous caregiver leave.
• Competitive medical, vision and dental plans, plus tax-free health savings accounts with company contributions.
• Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement through our medical plans, fitness center discounts and more.
• Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability.
• 401(k) savings plan, Defined Contribution plan- 15% of base salary invested into the Plan, competitive total compensation programs.