Sr. IT Auditor

Position Overview

Mechanics Bank is currently searching for a Sr. IT Auditor to join our team. Here at Mechanics Bank, we value connection, partnership, long term relationships, and working together in person. This position will be working on-site in Roseville, Walnut Creek, Irvine, or Seattle, Washington. Under the supervision of Audit Management, you will perform IT/Info Sec audits to assess the operational effectiveness and efficiency of the Bank’s information technology infrastructure using FFIEC guidance, cybersecurity frameworks, SOX 404 requirements, regulatory guidance, and Bank policies & procedures. You will deliver high-quality audit reports, provide efficiency enhancement suggestions, and offer audit findings and recommendations, while also guiding less experienced audit staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and assess IT operations controls, including hardware and software/applications through periodic audits.
• Manage all aspects of the audit lifecycle by performing risk assessments, identifying relevant controls, finalizing audit scopes, leading walkthroughs, conducting testing (including SOX 404), overseeing assigned staff, interfacing with external auditors, reviewing work papers, validating exceptions, and communicating testing results.
• Prepare and deliver detailed work paper documentation to support audit findings related to control deficiencies, fraud, or non-compliance.
• Provide management with recommendations for revisions to policies and procedures when appropriate.
• Assist in the development of audit and analytical programs as directed, ensuring deadlines are met in alignment with the annual audit plan.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Bank IT auditing.
• Good understanding of the CIS control framework and the FFIEC IT Handbook.
• Solid knowledge of general and application controls in an IT environment and strong audit and banking expertise.
• Proven proficiency in understanding computer networks, computer applications, and relevant information security frameworks.
• Experience working for a publicly traded company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data mining software products such as ACL or IDEA.
• Certification or active pursuit of certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or other technology related designation.

Benefits & Perks

• Pay Range: $91,620 - $164,900 annually
• AIP/Bonus: up to 15%
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible family members.
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability benefits.
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter/Parking Benefit.
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company contribution.
• 529 Education Savings Plan, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and Student Loan Assistance Program.
• Supplemental Health plans, Voluntary Legal and Identity Theft Services.
• 11 paid holidays, paid sick days, up to 25 paid vacation days, and 16 hours of paid volunteer time annually.
• Free personal checking and savings account; discounted rates on primary residence loans with $0 origination fees (restrictions apply).