IT Audit Specialist

World Bank Group - WBG | Staff |
Closing: 09 Jan 2026 1 days remaining
Location: Washington, United States

Overview

The IT Audit Specialist will support the World Bank Group's Internal Audit team by providing risk-based assurance and advisory services covering IT, Cyber Security, Data Management, and other strategic initiatives.


Tasks Summary
  • Perform risk assessments of business units, processes, and technologies
  • Support multiple engagements concurrently
  • Complete major components of audits, including critical technology functions, cloud-based infrastructure, emerging technology, cybersecurity, risk management, application, and data protection/privacy management
  • Develop process descriptions and key control narratives
  • Develop audit plans and perform tests of controls
  • Coordinate and conduct client interviews
  • Summarize and communicate results
  • Engage closely with key clients
  • Lead and coordinate integrated IT audit work
  • Support data analytics

Experience Requirements
  • Prior audit experience is not required
  • A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience, preferably in financial institutions, international organizations, or similar environment
  • Audit/Consulting experience with Big 4 Firms is welcome
  • Preferred experience: 5+ years with IT control and risk management frameworks; 3+ years in planning and conducting audits or project/process management; 1+ years conducting audits of cybersecurity controls, cloud-based solutions or emerging technologies

Qualification Requirements
  • Master's degree in relevant field, or 7+ years relevant experience with bachelor’s degree
  • Certifications related to Cyber Security, Information Security, Technology, Project Management or Auditing
  • Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP) considered a plus
Other Details

Languages Required: English

Contract Duration: 4 years 0 months

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