Global IT Audit Director

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG)

Rolling Meadows (IL)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Global reach

Job summary

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. seeks a Global IT Audit Director to shape IT risk assessment, assurance strategy, and audit execution across the enterprise.

You will collaborate with the Global CAE and Regional CAEs to scale IT risk management and assurance, partnering with external providers to deliver high-quality audits. The role oversees the IT audit delivery model, ensures compliance with IIA standards, and translates technical findings into business impact while driving remediation across global

Qualifications

University degree or equivalent experience with 10+ years in internal audit or risk management.
15+ years' experience in Internal Audit, risk management or professional services in a leadership capacity.
Certifications: CIA, CISA, CISSP, CPA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Lead the IT risk assessment program across key domains and identify inherent and residual risks.
Oversee the IT audit delivery model, including vendor selection, quality oversight, and performance management.
Develop and build out the internal IT assurance function for global platforms and entities.
Align audit priorities with strategic business objectives through collaboration with technology, security, risk, and executives.
Present audit plans, activities, and findings to senior management with risk-based recommendations.
Ensure timely remediation and closure of action plans and oversee external partner work.
Contribute to Global Audit policy development, frameworks, and continuous monitoring initiatives.

Skills

IT risk assessment

IT audit leadership

COSO

CISA

CISSP

CIA

CPA

NIST

COBIT

ISO 27001

Data analytics

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, Finance, Accounting

Master’s degree in Information Systems/Business/Finance/Accounting

Job description

Introduction

Welcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we’re better together. Whether you join us in a client-facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where you’re encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That’s what it means to live The Gallagher Way.

How you’ll make an impact

The Global IT Audit Director will report to the Global Chief Audit Executive and serve as a member of the Global Audit Senior Leadership team. The Director will collaborate extensively with the Global CAE and Regional CAEs to help shape the global IT risk assessment and assurance strategy, strengthen IT risk management capabilities, and lead assurance and advisory initiatives across the enterprise.

This role will oversee the IT audit delivery model, partnering extensively with external service providers, and is accountable for risk prioritization, audit quality, and results reporting while leveraging third-party expertise to scale execution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the IT risk assessment program to identify key inherent and residual risks and assess the adequacy of the processes and controls to address such risks
Support the development and lead the execution of the Global IT Audit plan providing assurance over prioritized IT risks across all major technology domains, i.e. Cybersecurity, Data Management, Service Management, etc.
Define and oversee the IT audit delivery model including vendor selection, quality oversight, ongoing vendor performance and relationship management
Provide significant input into the design and buildout of the internal IT assurance function to enable effective assurance delivery across corporate platforms, acquired entities, and decentralized operations on a global scale
Own collaborative relationships with technology, security, risk, and business executives with the goal of aligning audit priorities to strategic business objectives
Lead discussions with executive management regarding Global Audit plans, activities, and findings, with a focus on practical, risk-based results
Act as the single point of accountability for all IT audit deliverables, including those executed by external partners
Ensure consistency and quality in audit methodology, documentation, and reporting across internal and co-sourced work, in alignment with IIA Global Standards
Deliver clear, risk-based reporting that translates technical findings into business impact
Present key themes, trends, and emerging risks to executive leadership and Divisions or Corporate functions
Oversee remediation verification and ensure timely closure of action plans
Provide input into the Global Audit function organizational design, including the identification of core capability, capacity, and strategic sourcing recommendations
Contribute to the ongoing optimization of Global Audit Policies and Procedures, including alignment with IIA Global Standards and leading IT risk management and control frameworks
Develop and lead Global Audit strategic initiatives and ensure alignment with Global Audit Policies and Procedures
Supervise Global Audit managers and provide feedback, coaching, and annual performance evaluations
Train team members as necessary per Learning and Development curriculum
Participate in performance rating calibrations for managers and staff
Make promotion and/or hiring decisions
Contribute to career pathing for managers and staff and ensure mentoring for high potentials
Potential to travel domestically and/or internationally (limited, potentially 10-20% travel)

About You

Required

Requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
Our ideal candidate has 15+ years’ experience in Internal Audit, risk management or professional services in a leadership capacity
CIA, CISA, CISSP, CPA or other applicable certifications
A genuine passion for maximizing the value proposition of the 3rd line
Excellent understanding of internal controls, testing, and reporting requirements and standards
Familiarity with COSO Risk Management standards and implementation
Proven experience managing or operating within a co-sourced audit model

Preferred Qualifications

Insurance or financial services industry experience
Master’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Finance, and/or Accounting disciplines preferred
Experience with leading IT risk frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, ISO 27001, FAIR
Project management experience and ability to apply auditing protocols, lead groups of people, and effect change in a matrix organization by influencing stakeholders
Experience applying data analytics and/or application of Artificial Intelligence to the planning, execution, and reporting audit phases, and developing continuous monitoring capabilities

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Compensation and benefits

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