Senior Internal IT Auditor

As a member of our Internal Audit team, this role will provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the Company’s operations. Internal Audit supports Venerable in accomplishing its mission and objectives through a systematic, documented approach to examine, evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, control and risk management processes.

Principle Responsibilities:

This position will be primarily responsible for IT audits and will work with team members in the planning and execution of internal audits to ensure controls are in place to avoid losses and meet regulatory requirements. The Senior Auditor will perform testing of the system of internal controls, test compliance with established policies and procedures, and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Ensure accurate and complete testing of key controls to validate they are performed in accordance with established standards.

• Exercise judgment in documenting audit results, analyzing results and testing conclusions.

• Participate in meetings with audit clients to understand their processes and follow up on any open items and discrepancies.

• Develop strong working relationships with clients to ensure a high degree of client satisfaction.

• Work with the team to communicate audit test results to management verbally and through audit recommendations.

• Perform special projects/assignments at the direction of Audit Management

• Maintain proficiency in current audit/investigative standards and procedures and keep abreast of technology trends.

• Develop effective teamwork skills.

Key Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in auditing, risk management, and/or financial services

• 2+ years IT audit experience or experience on an IT team. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer and Information Technology accounting, finance or business

• Strong knowledge of internal controls, ITGC (IT General Controls), Application Controls and IIA Standards

• Technical knowledge of IT environments including SaaS vendors and Cloud technologies

• Sound knowledge of Accounting/Financial Risk, Insurance Risk, Market & Credit Risk, and Compliance Risk; knowledge of IT Risk

• Experience building and maintaining good relationships with clients.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills​.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Work independently in order to contribute to team objectives and know when to seek guidance.

• Proactive in recommending improvements in departmental audit practices and processes.

Note: This position is open to a remote working arrangement.

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Venerable Values: 

Every position at Venerable has responsibility for living out the company's values as described here:

We are Courageous - We think critically, ask "why?" and seek out creative solutions.

We are Curious  - We take calculated risks, learn from out failures, and challenge traditional ways of thinking.

We are Connected - We are connected to each other, our customers and our community.