Senior Internal Auditor: Risk & Controls Lead

Lincoln Financial Group; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Financial Group is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional in Charlotte, hybrid role, to lead audits and improve controls across business processes. The position requires 3–5+ years in relevant fields and professional certifications, with potential for growth and exposure to regulators and business partners.

The role emphasizes collaboration, risk assessment, and adherence to industry standards while staying current with regulations and Lincoln's products.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in public accounting/internal audit or compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• CIA, CAMS, CIPP, CIPM, CFE, or other relevant certifications, or willingness to obtain within 2–3 years of employment.
• Accounting and analytical skills; strong communication; leadership; time management; independent work.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end audit engagements across planning, risk assessment, testing, and reporting.
• Provide SME, technical audit proficiency, and professional judgment across processes and risks.
• Identify improvement opportunities and provide risk-based recommendations.
• Review work papers and coordinate with team to meet deadlines.
• Monitor remediation activities and report progress.
• Interface with external auditors and regulators on audit requirements.
• Foster collaboration with auditors and stakeholders to add value.
• Stay current on regulations and Lincoln's products and operations.
• Utilize automated tools and apply internal audit standards.
• Carry out duties in compliance with IIA standards and company policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Job description

Lincoln Financial Group is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional in Charlotte, hybrid role, to lead audits and improve controls across business processes. The position requires 3–5+ years in relevant fields and professional certifications, with potential for growth and exposure to regulators and business partners.

The role emphasizes collaboration, risk assessment, and adherence to industry standards while staying current with regulations and Lincoln's products.