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Senior Technology Auditor

AT Edward Jones
Edward Jones

Senior Technology Auditor

St. Louis, MO

Want a meaningful career where you can make a difference? Edward Jones sounds perfect for you.

Collaboration. Autonomy. Opportunity. Words our headquarters associates use when talking about working at Edward Jones. Words that describe what it's like being part of a firm where everyone is aligned toward a singular focus: serving the client. And everyone is working to make the firm better together - as they grow as individuals. If these words resonate with you, we should talk.

Job Overview

Position Schedule: Full-Time

What You'll Do:

Team members in Internal Audit at Edward Jones help to identify and reduce risks within the firm. Audit's focus is providing assurance on home office systems and Technology supporting our 18,000 branch teams. The audit team consists of diverse backgrounds (Public Accounting, Taxes, Advisory, Technology) with one goal in mind - to serve our clients and make an immediate impact to an organization and our community.

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In partnership with your leader, the Senior Technology Auditor (Auditor-in-charge) responsibilities include:

  • Performing engagement level assessments of business and technology (including cyber) risk, developing audit scope, planning all phases of the audit engagement, designing, performing, and documenting audit testing procedures and developing meaningful and/or value-adding recommendations.
  • Leveraging analytics tools and techniques to enable data-driven planning and fieldwork.
  • Evaluating existing, new, and emerging technology processes, systems, and controls.
  • Assisting with internal departmental activities and promoting good working relationships with associates and leaders within Internal Audit, Technology, and other divisions.
  • The Senior Technology Auditor may be required to assess the cyber, information security, data, and technology control environment to support compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and other regulatory requirements.
  • Mentoring Technology Auditor I's & II's in the performance of assigned audit work and leading meetings with and delivering presentations to audit stakeholders.

Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.

Hiring Minimum: $96471
Hiring Maximum: $164262

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Edward Jones is prohibited from hiring individuals with certain specified criminal history as set forth in Section 3(a)(39) and 15(b)(4) and Rule 17a-3(a)(12) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, and conducts background reviews consistent with FINRA Rule 3110(e). A copy of a notice regarding the provisions of the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance is available at: dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FCOE-Official-Notice-Eng-Final-8.30.2024.pdf.
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Skills/Requirements

What Experience You'll Need:

  • Four-year undergraduate degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related program.
  • 5+ years of previous experience in Technology/Cyber Audit experience, including:
    • In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity and general technology risks, controls and practices and be comfortable researching emerging technologies and control frameworks.
    • Exceptional data analytics and technical skills.
    • Solid experience evaluating control design and testing operating effectiveness of controls in the domains of Technology, information security, data, and cybersecurity.
    • Proven project and time management skills, including responsibility for audit quality, accuracy of results and delivery of audits within a timely manner.
    • Regular Audit report writing experience.
    • Ability to interact effectively with senior management.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to clearly articulate and present findings, recommendations, and associated risk.
    • Ability to coach and mentor less experienced auditors.

What Could Set You Apart:

  • Relevant cybersecurity/technology certifications (CISA, CISSP, GCCC, CSX, Network / Security +, etc.).
  • Strong critical thinking skills.
  • Associates are encouraged to have earned the GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC) within 12 months of their hire date. Our department will sponsor one test attempt and enrollment in a related course offered by the SANS Institute: "SEC440: CIS Critical Controls".
  • Advanced degree or MBA in related fields (e.g., Accountancy, Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science).
  • Public accounting or consulting experience in Technology Audit.

Candidates that live within in a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.

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Awards & Accolades

At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.

Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones

Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones

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About Us

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 8 million clients and 19,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.

Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.

People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.

View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.

¹Fortune 500, published June 2023, data as of December 2022. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.

Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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Client-provided location(s): St. Louis, MO, USA
Job ID: Edward_Jones-20484_1021727476
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement