Associate, Internal Audit - Technology

Associate, Internal Audit – Technology

Location: Metropark, New Jersey

Department: Internal Audit

Corporate Level: Associate

Salary Range: $80,000 - $93,000 + Variable Compensation + 401(k) Match + Benefits

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 significant efficiencies and savings for our clients. Through our multilateral netting model, funding requirements are reduced by more than 96% on average, enabling clients to deploy capital more effectively.

CLS products help clients manage risk across the entire FX lifecycle through efficient processing solutions and market intelligence derived from the largest single source of executed FX data available to the marketplace.

Our ambition to make a positive difference starts with our people. Our values shape our culture and guide everything we do:

• Pivotal Purpose
• Trusted Guardian
• Targeted Innovation
• Facilitate Connections
• Delivering Excellence
• Inclusive Culture

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Associate, Internal Audit – Technology to join our Internal Audit team in New Jersey.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise across technology, cybersecurity, resilience, and audit within a globally significant financial market infrastructure. You will support the assessment of technology and information security controls, helping ensure CLS meets Central Bank attestation requirements, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices.

Working alongside experienced auditors and subject matter experts, you will gain exposure to a broad range of technologies, critical financial market infrastructure controls, and emerging areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, and Continuous Auditing.

Your work will directly contribute to strengthening CLS's risk management framework and maintaining the safety, resilience, and effectiveness of our technology environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Audit Execution (90%)

• Support the independent validation of Central Bank and payment-system control assessments and attestations, including FedLine, CHAPS, ECB TARGET and SNB requirements.
• Review and map applicable regulatory requirements to CLS policies, procedures, standards, and internal controls.
• Support audit planning, status tracking, reporting activities, and evidence collection processes.
• Execute walkthroughs, testing procedures, and audit fieldwork under supervision.
• Perform control testing in accordance with Internal Audit methodology, approved test plans, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and complete audit workpapers documenting procedures performed, evidence reviewed, conclusions reached, and audit results.
• Assist in the evaluation of exceptions, compensating controls, and potential risk impacts.
• Support the validation of management actions arising from audit, regulatory, and attestation findings.
• Contribute to broader technology audit assignments covering technology operations, cybersecurity, resilience, and information security controls.

Stakeholder Management (5%)

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships across the organization.
• Communicate audit questions, observations, and progress updates in a timely and professional manner.
• Escalate concerns, risks, and delays promptly to management.

Professional Development (5%)

• Maintain and develop technical, audit, and professional capabilities through continuous learning.
• Uphold the professional standards of the Internal Audit function and operate in accordance with the Internal Audit Charter, Mandate, and IIA Standards.
• Actively contribute to the ongoing evolution and effectiveness of the Internal Audit function.

What We're Looking For

Experience & Skills

• Prior experience in audit, risk, compliance, technology, cybersecurity, payments, or financial services.
• Familiarity with technology, information security, and operational resilience controls.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Interest in financial markets, technology risk, and control assurance.

Preferred Experience

• Experience within financial services, banking, payment systems, or financial market infrastructure environments.
• Exposure to technology audits, cybersecurity assessments, or regulatory compliance reviews.
• Knowledge of Central Bank and payment-system control requirements is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or expected completion of a bachelor's degree, in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
• 2+ years of relevant professional or auditing experience.
• Previous experience supporting Central Bank and/or payment-system control assessments and attestations is desirable.

Why Join CLS?

At CLS, we celebrate inclusion and recognise it as one of our greatest strengths. We are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Our Benefits Include

• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements.
• 23 vacation days annually for U.S. employees.
• Two paid volunteer days each year.
• Generous parental leave and transition coaching support.
• Mental health and wellbeing resources.
• Employee Networks, including Women's Forum, Black Employee Network, and Pride Network.
• Monthly "Heads Down Days" with no internal meetings.
• Competitive 401(k) matching programme.
• Medical, dental, and wellbeing benefits.
• Annual flu vaccinations.
• Social events and networking opportunities.
• Discounted gym membership and wellness programmes.
• Access to Discover, our learning platform featuring over 1,000 LinkedIn Learning courses.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.

Join Us

If you're looking to build your career in technology audit while gaining exposure to cybersecurity, operational resilience, and financial market infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.

• Apply today and become part of the team helping to safeguard the world's most important financial markets.