IMPORTANT NOTE:

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

This position requires candidates to be based in Atlanta, GA location with an expectation to work from the office at least three days per week.

Please note that relocation assistance is not provided.

Senior IT Internal Auditor

Ready to have a visible impact on how a global financial services company manages risk? As a Senior IT Auditor, you will independently lead risk-based audits from planning through report issuance, with audit leadership oversight, and assess technology, cybersecurity, operational, and compliance controls across a complex, cross-border business. You will bring experience evaluating risks and controls, driving engagement timelines and budgets, building strong relationships with business partners, and adding value through clear findings and practical recommendations that strengthen the control environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and occasionally lead assigned technology, cybersecurity, and integrated audits from scoping through reporting following Internal Audit methodology and applicable professional standards.
• Manage timelines and budgets to meet established deadlines
• Partner with audit team members and business stakeholders to identify and assess key technology, cybersecurity, operational, compliance, and regulatory risks.
• Develop risk and control matrices (RCM), audit scope, objectives, and testing approach for audit leadership review and approval, consistent with Internal Audit methodology.
• Leverage approved AI tools throughout audit engagement execution, where appropriate, to support planning, risk assessment, control analysis, audit testing, documentation, and development of audit insights, while applying appropriate professional judgment and review.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls, including IT General Controls (ITGC), and apply AI, data analytics and sampling techniques where appropriate.
• Prepare clear, concise, review-ready workpapers and audit evidence that support findings and conclusions and meet Internal Audit methodology and quality standards.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant business, technology, cybersecurity, and operational developments, emerging risks, regulatory requirements, professional standards, and internal control practices.
• Analyze audit exceptions, assess risk and impact, and identify root causes.
• Clearly and timely communicate audit issues and validate factual accuracy with stakeholders.
• Develop clear, well-written audit report quality issue details, and work constructively with stakeholders to develop practical, sustainable action plans that address the root cause.
• Perform follow-up and validation testing to confirm that remediation actions have been implemented and are operating effectively.
• Build trusted, constructive relationships with stakeholders; providing timely status updates and escalate obstacles, significant risks, or emerging issues.
• Leverage AI and other audit analytics tools to analyze data, identify patterns, outliers, control failures, and opportunities to enhance audit coverage.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in technology/computer engineering, information systems, accounting, finance, business, economics, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, information technology, risk, compliance, controls, or related assurance work with independently leading technology or cybersecurity audits.
• Experience with technology and cybersecurity risks, IT General Controls (ITGCs), governance, risk, compliance, and internal control concepts, including application of recognized frameworks such as COSO where relevant.

Preferred

• Big Four, financial services, or other regulated-industry experience is preferred.
• CISA, CIA, CPA, or a comparable credential is preferred.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next. 

Western Union is well positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward. 

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/ 

WORKPLACE OPTION

HYBRID - Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week. 

BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILS 

Benefits 

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few   
(https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment. 

Your United States specific benefits include: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave 
• Global Adoption Assistance
• 401K Plan

Other Details

We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.” 

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