Senior Internal Audit Lead - AI-Driven Risk & Strategy

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Inc. seeks a senior internal audit leader to direct the financial and operational components of the annual audit plan.

This role oversees multiple concurrent audits, guiding managers and staff toward high-quality deliverables while driving strategic improvements, including AI-enabled tools. You will build trusted relationships with senior management, collaborate with risk functions, and deliver executive-level reports and committee materials.

Qualifications

• Required BS in accounting, management, finance, IT, or other business discipline; or equivalent work experience.
• MS degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development and delivery of the internal audit plan's financial/operational components.
• Supervises audit managers or staff to ensure quality and timely completion.
• Develops executive presentations and materials for committees and senior management.

Skills

Audit leadership

Quality control

Executive communication

AI in audits

Data analytics

MS Office

Audit software

Risk assessment

Project management

Vendor audits

Education

BS in business

MS preferred

Tools

Optro

ACL

PeopleSoft

Workday

Job description

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Inc. seeks a senior internal audit leader to direct the financial and operational components of the annual audit plan.

This role oversees multiple concurrent audits, guiding managers and staff toward high-quality deliverables while driving strategic improvements, including AI-enabled tools. You will build trusted relationships with senior management, collaborate with risk functions, and deliver executive-level reports and committee materials.