IT Risk & Audit Specialist

Job#: 3028119 Job Description: IT Risk & Audit Specialist Location: Chandler, Arizona (Hybrid) Employment Type: Contract Contract Duration: 12 Months Role Overview This role is responsible for managing the risks associated with company-owned products and platforms, ensuring secure, compliant, and resilient operations. The specialist will identify, assess, and monitor risks across managed technologies to ensure adherence to security policies, standards, and technical baselines. This includes managing risk instruments through their lifecycle in accordance with enterprise issue management processes. Key Responsibilities Lead and contribute to audit, regulatory, and compliance engagements across U.S., EMEA, and APAC regions. Coordinate and deliver audit evidence, ensuring accuracy and timely completion. Partner with technology and control leaders to review and approve responses to identified issues. Oversee engagements such as SOC reporting, SOX assessments, and statutory audits. Identify, assess, and monitor risks across managed technologies to ensure adherence to security policies. Manage the intake, creation, monitoring, and closing of risk instruments. Required Qualifications Experience: 7+ years of experience with audit, exam management, and/or compliance. Experience in banking technology is also required. Technical Skills: Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Tableau, and SharePoint. Professional Skills: Excellent project management and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy. This role requires strong presentation abilities, analytical and critical thinking, and a solid knowledge of risk management frameworks. Candidates must be highly motivated self-starters with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet aggressive deadlines. Preferred Qualifications An IT degree or substantially equivalent experience. An understanding of technology controls and control frameworks. Experience with AI, Database, Middleware, and Authentication Services Technologies. Risk or Audit certifications such as CISA or CISSP. Compensation & Benefits The pay rate for this position is between $80.00 and $89.74 per hour. A comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees. Work Environment This position requires a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of three days per week onsite. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to asso