It Audit Senior Manager

Block California, California, US

About the Role

The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Square Financial Services is seeking an IT Audit Senior Manager with deep technical audit expertise and direct experience auditing regulated financial institutions. In this role you will lead and personally execute risk-based operational, technology, and cybersecurity audits from risk assessment and scoping through testing, reporting, and remediation validation. As well as assess the systems, infrastructure, applications, and technology service providers supporting banking activities, including services delivered through affiliated entities. Plan and perform risk-based IT audits, including technical walkthroughs, control design assessments, operating effectiveness testing, workpaper preparation, and reporting. Assess technology and cybersecurity risks across identity and access management, privileged access, cloud and infrastructure security, network security, vulnerability management, security monitoring, and incident response. Audit banking applications and supporting interfaces, including systems supporting lending, deposits, and payments, with attention to application controls, data integrity, and automated processing. Evaluate third-party and affiliate-provided technology services, including the Bank’s oversight, service dependencies, assurance coverage, and accountability for controls. Maintain the IT audit universe and risk assessment, inform the annual audit plan, and adjust coverage for emerging risks, new products, and significant technology changes. Contribute to audit methodology, coach colleagues, and support integrated audits by assessing technology risks within broader banking processes. 7+ years of IT audit experience, including substantial hands-on responsibility for engagements within a regulated financial institution.

  • Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, and audit methodologies, with experience driving continuous improvement in audit processes, risk coverage, and/or issue management.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) tools across the audit lifecycle to strengthen risk assessment and testing.
  • Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple audits and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • CPA, CIA, CRCM, CISA, or other relevant professional certification.
Prior experience interacting with regulators or supporting regulatory exams. Willingness and ability to learn and contribute to audit coverage beyond primary areas of expertise as business needs evolve. Experience applying frameworks such as NIST or COBIT to risk-based audits without treating framework compliance as a substitute for control testing. We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances. Application Guidelines Candidates may submit up to 9 active applications within a 60-day period. Reapplications to the same role are accepted 90 days after a previous application has been reviewed. Use of AI in Our Hiring Process We may use automated AI tools to evaluate job applications for efficiency and consistency. These tools comply with local regulations, including bias audits, and we handle all personal data in accordance with state and local privacy laws. Contact us here with hiring practice or data usage questions. Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people. Square makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers. Cash App is the easy way to spend, send, and store money. Afterpay is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. TIDAL is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. Together, we’re helping build a financial system that is open to everyone. Privacy Policy

Responsibilities

  • Lead IT audit engagements and oversee risk-based IT, security, and operational audits from scoping to remediation validation
  • Assess technology risks across identity and access management, cloud, network, vulnerability management, and incident response

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent; professional certifications (CISA, CISSP, CISM) preferred
  • Experience auditing regulated financial institutions; strong technical IT audit background

Required Skills

IT audit cybersecurity risk assessment controls testing regulatory compliance

Keywords

IT Audit Senior Manager Information Security Financial Services Regulatory Compliance

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