About CLS

CLS is the trusted party at the centre of the global FX ecosystem. Utilized by thousands of counterparties, CLS makes FX safer, smoother and more cost effective. Trillions of dollars’ worth of currency flows through our systems each day.

Created by the market for the market, our unrivalled global settlement infrastructure reduces systemic risk and provides standardization for participants in many of the world’s most actively traded currencies. We deliver huge efficiencies and savings for our clients: in fact, our approach to multilateral netting shrinks funding requirements by over 96% on average, so clients can put their capital and resources to better use.

CLS products are designed to enable clients to manage risk most effectively across the full FX lifecycle – whether through more efficient processing tools or market intelligence derived from the largest single source of FX executed data available to the market.

Our ambition to make a positive difference starts with our people. Our values underpin everything that we do at CLS and define our working environment:

Pivotal purpose
Trusted guardian
Targeted innovation
Facilitate connections
Delivering excellence
Inclusive culture

Job Information:

Functional Title: Associate, Internal Audit - Technology
Department: Internal Audit
Corporate Level: Associate
Reports To: Flavia Cavalcante Shibata
Location: New Jersey
Expected full-time salary range between $80,000 -- $93,000 variable compensation + 401(k) match + benefits.

Summary

Join our team as an Associate Technology Auditor, where you will play a pivotal role in assessing and enhancing the Technology and Information Security controls within our financial services environment. This position offers the opportunity to dive deep across technology and information security domains, validating our systems meet central bank attestation requirements and adhere to industry best practices. Ideal candidates will have experience in financial services, banking, or financial market infrastructure, or come with a fresh perspective from a technology degree.

In this role, you will conduct comprehensive audits to evaluate the effectiveness of our technology and security controls, identifying areas for improvement and collaborating with stakeholders to implement robust solutions. You will be responsible for not only operational assessments but also for aligning strategic and governance initiatives with our organizational goals including Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, and Continuous Auditing. Your insights will support risk management objectives and contribute to the overall safety and security of our firm.

As an Associate Technology Auditor, you will work alongside seasoned professionals, gaining exposure to a dynamic range of projects and technologies. Your analytical skills and attention to detail will be essential in delivering thorough audit reports, facilitating informed decision-making, and driving forward the continual enhancement of our technology services. Embrace this opportunity to grow your career in an innovative and supportive environment.

Audit Execution: (90%)

Support the independent validation of Central Bank and payment-system control assessments and attestations, i.e. FedLine, CHAPS, ECB TARGET, SNB.
Review and map applicable requirements against CLS policies, procedures, standards, and internal controls.
Support planning, status tracking and reporting activities, including maintaining evidence request lists and monitoring work completion.
Execute walkthroughs, testing and other audit procedures under supervision, escalating exceptions or unclear evidence promptly.
Execute control tests in accordance with approved test plans, Internal Audit methodology, and defined regulatory requirements.
Prepare accurate and complete audit workpapers that clearly describe the procedures performed, evidence reviewed, results and conclusion.
Assist in evaluating identified exceptions, compensating controls, and impact of potential issues.
Assist with follow-up and validation of management actions arising from audit, regulatory or attestation-related findings.