Auditor - IT Audit & Sox

Blend is a diverse team of problem solvers who believe that the world's financial resources should be more accessible. Our cloud banking platform is used by Wells Fargo, U.S. Bank, and over 330 other financial services firms to acquire more customers, increase productivity, and deliver end-to-end digital experiences. Our software enables our customers to process an average of more than $5 billion in loans per day, making it possible for consumers to reach their financial goals faster and lead better lives. Come do work that matters.As an Auditor for IT Audit and SOX** **on our Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk Management team, you will be focused on IT audits of cloud-based and custom developed systems, SOX 404 testing, as well as Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Fraud Risk Assessment (FRA) activities. This role helps the company to accomplish its objectives and improve IT operations through an independent and objective assurance and advisory approach designed to add value. You will report to the Manager/Senior Manager - IT Audit SOX, and will work with various business & IT partners. Specifically, this role is responsible for assisting the Manager/Sr. Mgr. in planning IT audits in all areas of IT, conducting fieldwork (executing, documenting and interpreting testing), and preparing draft audit findings for reporting to senior management. This role will also be the systems administrator of the SOX tool, AuditBoard's SOXHub (online vendor training to be provided).**How you'll contribute**:- Assist in planning and conducting IT internal audit projects in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) professional practice standards- Assist the Manager/Sr. Mgr. with administrative coordination/project management of SOX 404 ITGC & IT Application Controls testing including IPE/Key Reports & Spreadsheets, SOC report testing, executing the annual IA IT audit plan and Enterprise Risk Assessment, based on defined timelines and budgets- Contribute to the identification and assessment of IT risks- Contribute to ongoing development of the ERM, Fraud Risk Management programs- Perform interviews with stakeholders, take accurate detailed notes- Schedule meetings, request documents from business partners- Obtain, analyze and evaluate existing documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts- Document processes in concise narratives, as applicable- Develop process flowcharts and data flow diagrams- Evaluate internal controls design and operating effectiveness- Evaluate compliance with policies and procedures- Perform work within the budget and manage tasks accurately based on timeline- Develop audit test procedures when needed- Perform Test of Design (TOD) and Test of Effectiveness (TOE) based on pre-existing audit program, re-test remediated controls to determine if the control gap was successfully remediated- Create new Tests as needed- Prepare clear, concise, accurate, logical, and detailed work papers for work performed and conclusions reached; document these according to IIA & PCAOB professional practice standards- Identify and research issues with supported analysis and propose solutions- Explain complex, technical and/or sensitive information in a straightforward manner- Provide meaningful recommendations to improve policies/ procedures/ systems/ processes and address root causes of ineffective or inefficient controls- Work with business partners to address control gaps and monitor action plans- Exercise judgment and discretion related to conducting audit work- Participate in special projects as assigned by Internal Audit management- Promote an ethical and risk-aware culture at the company- Maintain knowledge of the business of Blend Platform and Title365, including the underlying technologies- Maintain knowledge of generally accepted auditing and accounting standards and maintain professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CISA, CISSP)**Who you are**:- Bachelor's Degree in a business or technology discipline- Big 4 (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC) Advisory or Assurance background- Strong understanding of business & IT operations processes for a software company- Strong understanding of Software as a Service (SAAS)/Platform as a Service (PAAS)- Strong business judgment that enables issue identification and appropriate escalation- Strong critical thinking, analytical and investigative skills- Strong project and time management skills- Ability to effectively juggle multiple projects and keep Manager/Sr. Mgr. informed- Ability to think independently, take ownership, and drive initiatives to resolution- Ability to provide meaningful recommendations to improve policies, procedures, systems, processes; as well as to address root causes of ineffective/inefficient controls- Ability to explain complex and/or sensitive information in a straightforward manner- Ability to manage stakeholders in a service oriented, problem-solving, practical mindset- Strong rapport and relationship