Internal Controls Automation Developer - Midvale, UT

Zions Bancorporation’s Enterprise Technology and Operations (ETO) team is transforming what it means to work for a financial institution. With a commitment to technology and innovation, we have been providing our community, clients and colleagues with the best experience possible for over 150 years. Help us transform our workforce of the future, today.

We are currently seeking an Internal Controls Automation Developer to help grow and mature our first line of defense information technology (IT) control testing function and act as a trusted partner to technology/cybersecurity management in helping them assess and improve their controls. This role plays a critical part in evaluating the effectiveness of the Company’s control environment.

To be successful as the Internal Controls Automation Developer, it is important that you are able to design, implement, and maintain automated solutions that support internal control testing and compliance initiatives. This role will support management of controls through automated solutions ensuring that control systems are efficient, scalable, and aligned with regulatory standards from a technology and operational risk perspective.  If you thrive on assessing internal controls, working in a dynamic team environment with visibility across multiple IT and cyber domains while partnering with management to make control performance and testing more efficient, then this role is perfect for you!

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design, develop, monitoring and enhance automated workflows and scripts to support internal control testing and monitoring. 

• Build and maintain automation for evidence collection, control validation, and reporting. 

• Integrate automation solutions with IT Service Management (ITSM) and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) platforms and other enterprise applications. 

• Collaborate with independent risk management and compliance teams to understand control requirements and translate them into technical solutions. 

• Support third-party vendor engagements related to control testing automation by holding status meetings, ensuring governance over Bots and usage of APIs. 

• Utilize tools to build automated reporting of control testing metrices and time bound notifications from the enterprise GRC system.  
• Support the implementation of control frameworks such as NIST, COSO, SOX, and COBIT through automation. 

• Assist in identifying control gaps and opportunities for automation. 

• Generate reports on control performance, deficiencies, and remediation efforts. 

• Contribute to risk mitigation strategies through technology-driven solutions. 

• Document automation logic, control mappings, and system configurations for audit readiness. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• 4+ years of experience in automation development, internal controls, or risk management. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related field. 

• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, JavaScript) and automation platforms (e.g., UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere). 

• Familiarity with internal control frameworks (NIST, COBIT, COSO, SOX), compliance standards and regulatory guidelines.  

• Experience with IT Service Management, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and GRC tools is a plus. 

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. 

Location:

This position is fully in office (5 days a week) at the Zions Technology Center – 7860 South Bingham Junction Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047.

The Zions Technology Center is a 400,000-square-foot technology campus in Midvale, Utah. Located on the former Sharon Steel Mill superfund site, the sustainably built campus will be the company’s primary technology and operations center.  This modern and environmentally friendly technology center will enable Zions to continue to compete for the best technology talent in the state while providing team members with an exceptional work environment with features such as:

• Electric vehicle charging stations and close proximity to Historic Gardner Village UTA TRAX station.
• At least 75% of the building is powered by on-site renewable solar energy.
• Access to outdoor recreation, parks, trails, shareable bikes and locker rooms.
• Large modern cafe with a healthy and diverse menu.
• Healthy indoor environment with ample natural light and fresh air.
• LEED-certified sustainable building that features include the use of low VOC-emitting construction materials.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

Apply now if you have a passion for impactful outcomes, enjoy working collaboratively with co-workers, and want to make a difference for the clients and communities we serve.