Auditor I

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC? 

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We're committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive


• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location


• Pension / Retirement benefits 


• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.


• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee). 

Being a member of the Internal Audit Team means you will be part of a diverse and collaborative team. The IT Auditor role is predominantly focused on audit projects, participating in planning, driving fieldwork, and assisting with report clearance. The primary measure of success is identifying meaningful potential issues about the design and effectiveness of controls and creating reliable documentation to support conclusions. The IT Auditor must manage a number of auditee relationships, be a good teammate, and take accountability for their personal growth and professional development.

• Strategic Control Impact - Identifies meaningful issues in which controls are not properly designed or are not operating effectively. Assesses the risk and control environment for processes within coverage areas. Work closely with auditees to verify timely progress and completion of agreed upon issue closure, under the guidance of a supervisor. Understands the financial services industry and risk and control environment for coverage areas and identifies new risks.


• Audit Execution - Assists a Senior IT Auditor or IT Audit Manager with the execution of audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting. Completes risk-focused fieldwork on time and within the allocated budget, notifying the auditor in charge promptly of issues that arise or when budgets or timelines are at risk. Understands and performs root cause analysis for issues. Possesses and demonstrates a strong understanding of audit techniques.


• Quality Process - Demonstrates a strong knowledge of our policies, procedures, and documentation standards. Independently prepares work papers that fully align with IAD policies and procedures. Participates in continuous improvement initiatives. Aligns risk and control processes into day-to-day responsibilities to monitor and mitigate risk; escalates appropriately.

**NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. **

• Minimum 2 + years of related experience.


• A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably with a technology-related major. Certifications related to the candidate’s coverage responsibilities are beneficial, but not required, such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

• Previous job experience for IT Auditors can vary to meet the department’s goal of having a team with diverse perspectives and work experiences.


• Capable of identifying, assessing, and advising on risks for large-scale technology projects, IT general controls and completing IT process audits (e.g., SDLC, Change Management, Logical Security, Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery, and Incident/Problem Monitoring).


• Proficiency in auditing infrastructure components is a plus (e.g., Mainframe, Unix/Linux, Windows).

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.