Company Summary

First American (India) is a GCC (Global Capability Center) of the First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF) family of companies. FAI is a proud member of the FORTUNE 500 companies and has been amongst the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eight consecutive years. First American Financial Corporation provides comprehensive title insurance, closing/settlement, property data and technology solutions. First American (India) creates quality solutions for its customers by combining software, back office, and knowledge processing operations to fulfill First American's business requirements. Our priorities are our employees, customers, and shareholders - in that order. First American (India) has been ranked amongst India's Best Companies To Work For™ 2023: Listed amongst the Top 100 by Great Place To Work® India, FAI is also certified Best Workplaces for Women and Workplace with Inclusive Practices.

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

Assists in assessing the adequacy of global technology security and controls for the corporation, including performing risk assessments of global IT policies, strategies and controls, as well as executing an effective IT audit plan.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Conducts complex internal audits and SOX testing in conformity with First American policies, procedures and generally accepted auditing standards. Participates in risk assessments and audit planning including scoping, setting audit objectives and defining audit steps.
• Plans and executes IT audit work in conjunction with the annual audit plan.
• Performs detailed audits of general controls in a wide range of environments including mainframe, mid-range, cloud and client/server.
• Evaluates IT organization and administration practices, system development and maintenance procedures, system software and hardware controls, security and access controls, computer operations, environmental protection and detection, and backup and recovery procedures.
• Ensures work papers and internal audit reports comply with quality control standards and are properly backed up and stored in accordance with First American’s statutory archiving standards.
• Provides clear documentation and analysis of conclusions reached.
• Communicates control strengths and opportunities to the financial auditors, teaming with them to plan an effective and efficient integrated audit approach.
• Effectively deploys and supports the enhancement of proprietary audit tools. Participates in the successful introduction of new audit tools and methodologies to execute audit engagements effectively and efficiently.

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

• Experience auditing the information technology environment and related applications supporting asset management businesses and operations.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure (e.g., network, data center) and general system controls (e.g., change management, information security, business continuity planning, and system development lifecycle) and practical audit experience conducting risk assessments and executing audit programs
• Experience with risk assessment, control analysis, audit procedures and standards, in addition to, sampling techniques, risk components, and the internal framework of control
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated; self-starter
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, respond quickly to emergent problems, and focus both on long-range projects and immediate tasks
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with management, external auditors and other control partners to analyze business risks and controls
• Building and use of data analytics to support audits, including use of Continuous Auditing (CA) or Continuous Monitoring (CM)

Typical Education

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in information technology or related field
• Master’s degree in a related field is a plus

License or Certification

• CISA, CISSP, CISM, CPA, CA or CIA certifications a plus
• Knowledge and experience with NIST, COBIT, ITIL or ISO 9001 is recommended

Educational Qualification:

Minimum of 15 years of formal education - Graduate / Post Graduate in Commerce.

Professional work experience of 2 to 5 years.

FAI is committed to create an environment that respects, supports and inspires all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation and age. At FAI, we celebrate diversity and believe that an inclusive workforce benefits employees, the organization and our community. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about our company and dedication to putting People First, check out https://firstam.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/faicareers.