IT Audit Team Leader
The IT Audit Team Leader manages and serves as a senior subject matter expert (SME) in the execution of complex IT audits of IT systems, cybersecurity, and data management processes. This role is responsible for planning, supervising, and executing audit engagements to ensure high-quality deliverables which align with regulatory requirements, and timely reporting of results. The IT Audit Team Leader provides independent, objective recommendations to senior management while coaching and developing audit team members to strengthen their skills and performance. Additionally, the role leads projects and initiatives to enhance the audit approach, mature audit capabilities, and drive continuous improvement within the audit department.
Position Responsibilities:
Administrative Duties
- Audit Management and Oversight. Plan, lead, and manage a team to execute complex IT audit engagements, including cybersecurity, data management, and IT systems. Ensure audits are planned and completed with high quality, within established timelines, and aligned with organizational and regulatory requirements. Perform workpaper review to confirm accuracy, completeness, and proper issue documentation and escalation.
- Risk Identification and Strategic Insights. Proactively identify and assess IT risks, focusing on emerging threats, cybersecurity, data governance, and IT operations. Analyze root causes of control gaps and provide senior management with actionable, well-documented recommendations to improve the control environment and mitigate risks effectively.
- Stakeholder Communication and Collaboration. Serve as the primary liaison for senior stakeholders, clearly communicating audit results, root causes, and recommendations. Provide objective, independent advice to support decision-making and risk mitigation strategies while fostering collaborative, professional relationships.
- Team Leadership and Development. Mentor, coach, and supervise audit staff, fostering a high-performing team through training, constructive feedback, and professional development. Allocate resources effectively, monitor progress, and ensure team members meet productivity and utilization goals while achieving audit objectives.
- Continuous Improvement and Special Initiatives. Stay current with emerging IT risks, industry trends, and regulatory updates to refine audit methodologies and enhance audit department capabilities. Lead or contribute to special projects, advisory engagements, and process improvement initiatives while maintaining required certifications and promoting a culture of continuous learning.
Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Business, or related field. A Master's Degree or advanced coursework in a related field is highly preferred
- 6 years of experience in IT audit or risk management with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role. Experience in financial services and IT auditing is highly preferred
- 6 years of experience as an expert of IT and Risk Management. Expert understanding of IT controls, cybersecurity frameworks (e.g. NIST, COBIT, ITIL) and data management processes, as well as advanced/expert technical understanding of key components of IT infrastructure and foundations (hardware, software, network, data center, cloud services, applications, etc.)
- 6 years of experience with Strategic Problem Solving. Proven ability to analyze complex IT risks, recommend innovative solutions, and align audit objectives with organizational strategy
- 4 years of experience with Leadership and Communication. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage large-scale engagements, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
- 4 Years of experience in the Financial Services Industry. Strong knowledge of financial services regulations, including FFIEC, GLBA, SOX, and NIST frameworks, as well as industry-specific IT risks and best practices
About Comerica
We know our employees are critical to our overall success and we are dedicated to investing in their future. One of the ways we do this is to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to recognize and reward individual performance, as well support health, well-being, development and security for our colleagues and their family. Total Rewards consists of cash compensation, development and flexible benefit programs designed to meet individual needs today and in the future. Your salary will be commensurate with your work experience and our programs are reviewed regularly to ensure each remain competitive. We are proud to offer benefits such as health and welfare programs, strong retirement benefits, and generous paid time off programs. You and your eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children, can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) and pension, income protection benefits such as life insurance, AD&D, and supplemental health programs to offset unexpected health care expenses. We also have a variety of time off programs for things like vacation, sick time, disability, and parental leave. Eligibility for some programs varies based on employment status and tenure.
Upon offer, Comerica conducts a comprehensive background and fingerprint check. Your fingerprints will be used to check the criminal history records of the FBI and may be subscribed in the FBI's Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background ("RAP Back") service, which provides ongoing notification to the Company of any updates to your criminal history.
NMLS certification requirement: where applicable, a favorable background check screening, credit check, fingerprint check, and NMLS certification is required in accordance with the SAFE Act.
Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned into three major business segments; the Commercial Bank, the Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Comerica's colleagues focus on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico.
Comerica is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - disability/veteran.
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Comerica Bank
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, 401(k)
Jul 26, 2025