Associate - Technology Audit

 

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week 

 

 

Job Title: Associate, Technology Audit

Job Requisition ID: 92070

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week

Role Overview:

This position will play a role in planning, control assessment, test design and execution phases of IT audits, as well as audit issue evaluation.

The position will be based at the Company’s headquarters in New York City and expected to follow a hybrid schedule of onsite and remote.

The position will report directly to a Corporate Vice President on the IT audit team. The role focuses on technology audits and advisory services, as well as integrated audits within the insurance, agency, investments, and corporate functions universes.

What You'll Do:

· Participate in planning, scoping and executing IT audits using department methodology under the direction of the audit manager.

· Participate in walkthroughs with stakeholders under the audit manager’s supervision, formulate risks, controls and execute testing to address the risks in alignment with the scope including designing test attributes, determining sample sizes and evidence requirements under the guidance of the audit manager.

· Run meetings and walkthroughs with clients while demonstrating active listening and critical thinking.

· Communicate efficiently with stakeholders during audits and clearly articulate evidence requests, testing rationale, follow-ups and audit findings outlining risk and root cause.

· Explore and use data analytics during audits and independently obtain required data. · Independently draft audit observations, apply root cause analysis to issues, and assist in following up on action plans to ensure timely resolution.

· Provide timely updates on audit status and early indication of findings or delays to the audit manager along with suggested next steps.

· Pro-actively seek tasks and independently manage time to align with available capacity. Independently execute to multiple concurrent priorities alongside audits such as issue validation, department initiatives etc. · Assist in risk assessing technology plan areas by supporting the team in gathering and documenting inputs.

· Stay up to date on relevant industry, technology and regulatory matters through selfeducation and department supported trainings. Gain an understanding of the Company’s business and priorities.

· Actively provide inputs and adapt to rapid changes in the department and Company. Demonstrate ability to quickly pivot and make level-appropriate decisions independently while keeping their team and manager informed.

· Travel 10% - 15% domestic and international. 

What You'll Bring:

· Minimum of two to four years of IT auditing experience. Experience within either Internal Audit or relevant Big 4 consultancy is a plus.

· Knowledge of multiple IT environments (e.g., Windows, UNIX/Linux, Mainframe, AWS) and functional areas (e.g., cybersecurity, information security, access management, data protection etc.) is desirable.

· Working knowledge of risk and control concepts in the context of internal audit.

· Familiarity with IIA Standards and internal audit methodology.

· Experience with Data Analytics software such as Tableau is a plus.

· Clear grasp of how the first, second, and third lines function to manage and mitigate risk.

· Good understanding of relevant regulations, industry standards and frameworks (e.g., SSAE 18/SOC, SOX, COSO, COBIT, ITIL, ISO27001, NIST), is a plus.

· Good understanding of relevant regulations such as NYDFS, HIPAA and GLBA.

· Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Accounting, or other quantitative discipline preferred (other bachelor’s degrees may be considered).

· Currently holds or is committed to pursuing professional audit certification such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

· Proven ability to multi-task, complete projects on time and on budget, and adjust to changing priorities. Ability and desire to learn quickly, be flexible and think strategically.

· Strong communication (i.e., verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability influence change.

· Enthusiastic, self-motivated, effective under pressure and willing to take personal responsibility/accountability.

Pay Transparency Salary Range: $62,400-$90,000

Overtime eligible: Exempt Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes

Sales bonus eligible: No Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location.

Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate i