Lead Auditor, IT Audit

Guardian Life; United States; Remote; USD 116,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead IT Auditor to enhance its internal audit capabilities. This dynamic role involves evaluating IT risks and controls, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and delivering insightful audit reports. You'll leverage your extensive experience in IT auditing to lead projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive improvements in the control environment. With a focus on professional growth and a commitment to well-being, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive and flexible work culture. Join a team dedicated to excellence and innovation in audit practices.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Leadership development opportunities

Philanthropic opportunities

Diverse work environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in IT internal/external audit or IT-related functions.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls and recommend improvements.
• Prepare audit planning memos and execute audit procedures.

Skills

IT Audit

Data Analytics

Project Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Information Systems, or Computer Science

Professional certifications (CIA, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CPA, CFE)

Tools

TeamMate Analytics

Tableau

Excel

Word

Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

Internal Audit’s mission is to provide independent objective assurance and consulting services designed to evaluate and improve the control environment and operations of the Company, its subsidiaries and affiliated entities. The Department helps the organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, compliance and governance processes. Under the direction of the Head of Infrastructure, Cybersecurity and Data/AI - Internal Audit, this position functions as a working IT audit project manager, fully responsible for planning, executing, communicating issues and progress, and reporting audit results, individually and, on occasion, as part of a larger IT audit or integrated audit team. This job is predominately focused on performing high quality, value-add, assurance services that identify, evaluate and report on complex IT risks and controls in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors Global Standards and established methodologies. This position contributes to the enterprise risk management framework through effective planning, execution, and reporting on IT audit projects.

In this role, you will evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls and make recommendations to improve the control environment.

You are
An experienced IT auditor that is a highly motivated self-starter, with the ability to work effectively as an independent contributor or team member. You have the ability to multi-task and quickly adapt to changing priorities while working under moderate supervision and can discuss technical issues in general business language.

You have

• Bachelor’s degree is required. Mathematics, Statistics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or other IT-related degree is a strong plus.
• Professional certifications (CIA, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CPA, CFE) attained or in progress.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT internal/external audit, or IT-related functions.
• Experience/ability to independently evaluate IT general controls over security processes, infrastructure, network, applications/software, cloud services, and databases according to established timetables and requirements.
• Knowledge of infrastructure environments (e.g., operating systems, databases, networks, middleware, virtualization technologies, etc.) and cloud services/technologies (e.g., Amazon Web Services).
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Data collection and data analytics skills, including familiarity with tools (e.g., TeamMate Analytics, Tableau, etc.) a strong plus.
• Experience in the insurance or financial services industry is helpful, but not required.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and clearly articulate thoughts and ideas.
• Ability to collaborate with others, both inside and outside of the department, while working toward common goals and fostering understanding and agreement.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to effectively analyze an IT process and assess risks and controls.
• Ability to identify root causes of process breakdowns.
• Recognizes broader implications of issues.
• Demonstrated knowledge of internal audit standards and leading practices.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with TeamMate+ is preferred, but not required.
• Experience with Agile auditing is helpful, but not required.

You will

• Develop an understanding of management’s objectives and processes using data analysis skills.
• Use well developed data collection skills to acquire an understanding of the process, risks, and controls.
• Create flowcharts, process maps, and/or narratives to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of management's control design in addressing associated risks, identifying control gaps or potential improvements.
• Prepare audit planning memos to set audit scope and objectives.
• Formulate and execute audit procedures that test the design and operating effectiveness of key controls.
• Prepare communications covering issues and progress.
• Lead project-related meetings and discussions, as well as periodic touchpoints with IT area management.
• Obtain management input on solutions to control gaps.
• Write value-added audit conclusions, presenting findings to both Internal Audit and IT management, to proactively manage risk.
• Prepare clear, concise, high quality audit reports and other audit documents that comply with the Department’s methodology, and communicate relevant issues and effective, value-added recommendations.
• Manage work so that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Utilize effective “soft skills,” including (but not limited to) internal and external verbal and written communications, business acumen, critical thinking, conflict management, effective decision making in order to maintain and improve customer relationships.
• Embrace continuous change and innovation, providing ongoing performance feedback, and performing detailed and transparent upward evaluations.
• Invest in your career aspirations and the department through training (including obtaining CPE), growth initiatives, completing the competency framework, and obtaining business, industry, and technical (e.g., DA, Cybersecurity) knowledge.

Reporting Relationship

As a Lead IT Auditor, you will report to the Head of Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Data and AI, Internal Audit, who reports to the Head of Internal Audit – Digital, Technology, Security, Data/AI, and India.

Location /Travel
Hybrid role – In office 3 days a week, WFH – 2 days a week. Preferred locations are located at Guardian Offices in Hudson Yards, NYC; Bethlehem, PA; or Holmdel, NJ. Subject to change. Minimal travel is expected but up to 10% may be possible.

Salary Range: $116,350.00 - $191,155.00
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

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