Sr IT Auditor I

The Sr IT Auditor I is responsible for the understanding and evaluation of the IT control and risk environment within Assurant, Inc. as assigned and includes (but not limited to) the following objectives:

Participate in audit teams and ensure that audit work performed is in compliance with established audit methodology while meeting all organizational and professional ethical standards.

Participate in Internal Audit professional practice activities to improve the department’s ability to fulfill its charter.

The primary function of this role is to participate on audit projects that identify risk, evaluate IT controls and report key findings for assigned business areas and assess their impact to Assurant’s mission, strategy, and related business objectives. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to the following:

Use knowledge of IT and general business to design and execute risk-based IT audit programs for business process reviews, system implementations, and application reviews and other IT processes through all phases of the audit including planning, testing, and providing written reports of key findings.

Provide IT support to other audit teams as assigned.

Assess opportunities to improve the internal control environment across within the assigned business area.

Understand, recognize, and communicate key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging financial, technical and industry developments.

Participate in Assurant’s annual risk assessment and audit planning.

Follow up on recommendations that help Assurant’s business leaders manage risk.

Follow professional standards and IAAS methodologies, policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure product quality, that all supporting documentation is sufficient, adequate and meets professional standards to re-perform conclusions reached.

Communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff through written reports and oral presentations.

Develop an understanding of Assurant Businesses and maintain awareness of significant industry, regulatory and business changes across the organization and their potential impact on the established control environment.

Become a trusted, objective, and independent partner that is sought after to provide cost-effective, independent assurance and advice on the effectiveness of the company’s management of critical risks.

Pursue professional development opportunities and share lessons with colleagues.

SOX / MAR / External Auditor Assistance

The role may require the individual to support and/or coordinate SOX/MAR compliance or External Auditor Assistance activities through the execution of testing and communication to management. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to the following:

Participate in the development, review and implementation of test documentation, control narratives, procedures, and control testing.

Execute business test strategy to ensure the activities are performed in accordance with the SOX/MAR plan.

Review documentation for quality, consistency, and relevance.

Work with and support external auditors as required.

Participate in periodic scoping and account process mapping.

The role may require the individual to participate in professional practice activities to support department development and help ensure that department processes, systems and methodologies effectively and efficiently enable the department to meet its chartered objectives. Specific tasks may include, but are not limited to the following:

Participate on initiatives, centers of excellence and other teams that enhance the quality, methodology and processes of the department.

Create and deliver learning interventions that support RBA and SOX/MAR methodologies aligned to the IIA IPPF.

Respond to information requests from legal entities and regulatory agencies.

Assist IAAS Leaders in talent management activities aligned with the IIA IPPF.

Participate in Internal Audit Quality Assurance & Improvement Process activities aligned with the IIA IPPF.

Create, maintain, and communicate internal department policies and information using the department SharePoint sites.

BS/BA degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university (preferably in Information Technology, Business, Management, Accounting, Finance, or related field)

Minimum of 2 years of experience in internal or external audit or information technology related roles

Experience in formal communications (written reports and oral) with multiple levels of staff and management

Experience in collecting and analyzing complex data, recognizing assumptions, evaluating information, and drawing logical conclusions

One or more relevant professional certifications in auditing, accounting, information systems auditing, information risk management, cybersecurity, or compliance (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CISM, etc.)

Experience applying broad business knowledge and practical experience to manage and control risk

Experience with financial services or insurance industry

Experience managing project plans, issues logs, risk/mitigation strategies, automated testing tools, cost/benefit analysis tools

Experience using and supporting the Optro audit management system

Experience creating content in the Microsoft SharePoint environment

Experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, etc.

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Pay Range:

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

If there is no posting end date listed then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.