IT Auditor

****Eligible candidates must have a civil service title or be reachable on the Administrative Management Auditor list or comparable***********

About TRS

Since 1917, the Teachers’ Retirement System of the City of New York (TRS) has been securing better futures for NYC educators. With a pension fund valued at approximately $123 billion, TRS serves over 274,000 members, providing them with retirement, disability, and death benefit services.

At TRS, we seek dedicated professionals who are passionate about their work and committed to excellence. We pride ourselves on our member-centric culture, focused on delivering outstanding service and support to our members.

Position Summary

The Internal Audit Department provides independent, risk-based assurance and advisory services that strengthen TRS operations and support continuous improvement. We adhere to the Global Internal Audit Standards and report directly to the Audit Committee, ensuring objectivity, transparency, and organizational impact. We are seeking an accomplished IT Auditor to lead the scoping, planning, and execution of complex IT audits. The ideal candidate brings technical expertise, strong analytical judgement, and a collaborative mindset. This role requires strong critical thinking, the ability to ask insightful questions, and a commitment to delivering practical, value-added recommendations that enhance the agency’s control environment and operational resilience.

Key Responsibilities
- Perform complex, risk-based IT audits in alignment with the Global Internal Audit Standards.
- Develop high-quality audit documentation that clearly reflects procedures performed, conclusions reached, and evidence obtained.
- Assess internal controls and IT processes for effectiveness, efficiency and alignment with the Agency’s vision and risk appetite.
- Research and analyze agency processes, laws and regulations relevant to audit scope.
- Lead meetings with stakeholders, providing clear status updates and conduct root cause analysis for identified exceptions.
- Develop and present actionable solutions to mitigate IT risks, strengthen controls, and support compliance; conduct timely follow-up reviews. Leverage ACL for data analysis including project setup, data extraction, validation and examination. Escalate high-risk issues and policy noncompliance to the Chief Audit Executive.
- Support special projects and emerging risk assessments as needed.

Preferred Skills in Addition to Minimum Qualifications
- At least five (5) years of IT audit experience. CISA or CIA certifications strongly preferred.
- Experience with ACL or similar data analytics tools.
- Advanced knowledge of the Global Internal Audit Standards and end-to-end audit methodology.
- Broad understanding of IT domains, including infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and IT governance.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong skills in data analysis and reporting tools.

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AUDI - 1001C

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting, auditing and cost accounting and five years of full-time experience in management auditing, EDP auditing, financial accounting and/or financial auditing, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or in the supervision of several teams of auditors; or

2. A valid Certified Public Accountant License or a certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor and four years of full-time experience as indicated in "1" above, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or in the supervision of several teams of auditors.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.