Lead IT Internal Auditor

About the role

Baxter's Global Internal Audit organization is looking for a Lead IT Internal Auditor in Guadalajara. The role leads technology-focused audit engagements across the enterprise, evaluating technology risks, cybersecurity controls, cloud environments, enterprise applications, privacy practices, operational technology and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. It combines technical expertise, audit leadership and stakeholder influence to strengthen controls while enabling innovation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead risk-based IT, cybersecurity, privacy, operational technology and integrated audit engagements from planning through reporting.
• Evaluate technology risks across cloud platforms, enterprise applications, identity and access management, cybersecurity operations, software development, data management and third-party service providers.
• Assess IT general controls, application controls, automated controls and security frameworks.
• Analyze governance and control practices for emerging technologies such as AI, automation, machine learning and advanced analytics.
• Partner with business and technology leaders to identify root causes, prioritize risks and develop recommendations.
• Contribute to enterprise technology risk assessments and annual audit planning.
• Guide and review audit team members and external resources, providing coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to management and influence action plans.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT audit, technology risk, cybersecurity, internal controls, compliance or a related assurance function.
• Proven track record of leading complex audit or risk engagements in regulated or publicly traded environments.
• At least one relevant professional certification such as CISA, CIA, CRISC, CISSP, CISM or a related credential.
• Confident communication in English, verbal and written, and willingness to travel about 10%, including occasional international travel.