National Guardian Life Insurance Company · 1 day ago
IT Audit Manager (Hybrid - In Office 10 days/Month)
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expNational Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) is one of America’s most successful independent life insurance companies, specializing in innovative insurance products. They are seeking an IT Audit Manager to lead the Internal Audit team, coordinate audit activities, and improve risk management practices with a focus on IT and Information Security controls.
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Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and direction
Actively motivate, inspire, and develop key talent by serving as a role model of NGL’s core values, applying effective leadership principles and fostering a positive workplace culture
Build and maintain high-performing teams including selecting, developing, coaching, rewarding and recognizing employees
Champion or sponsor cross-functional business initiatives or improvements and delegate project responsibilities where appropriate for growth opportunities
Manage day-to-day operational and workforce risks to ensure NGL processes adhere to industry, regulatory, and workplace compliance standards
Create alignment within teams and processes by increasing collaboration and defining talent development paths and opportunities
Direct the Internal Audit team, including day-to-day training, performance appraisals, hiring decisions, professional development, and disciplinary actions
Ensure team is adequately prepared for and assist them in planning and executing audit work papers, coordinating with process owners, auditors, regulatory agencies, senior management and other interested parties
Collaborate in the development and manage the execution of the internal audit plan in cooperation with the CAE to assure the adequacy and effectiveness of Company policies, processes, regulatory compliance and financial controls. Audit plan to include required elements of Model Audit Rule, operational audits, IT/Cyber audits, TPA audits, and advisory engagements
Plan and perform IT/Cyber audits
Develop improvement recommendations and discuss collaboratively with management to agree on action plans for remediating identified risks and gaps in controls
Follow up with management on outstanding audit findings and validate management’s remediation of audit findings
Facilitate conversations with business process owners and provide advice on risks and controls when process changes are being considered
Coordinate and respond to audit-related inquiries from external parties such as external auditors, Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI), potential buyers of business, and auditors of third-party companies
Coordinate and manage the completion of annual security tests by external parties (e.g. penetration tests)
Complete financial and administration review for third party due diligence
Complete special projects as requested by the Audit Committee of the Board and/or the CAE
Implement processes for continuous improvements to the internal audit function
Heighten awareness and understanding of the purpose and importance of internal controls at all levels in the organization
Qualification
Required
Experience in planning and executing audits of IT and cybersecurity controls and processes
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent management, organizational, problem solving and motivational skills
Ability to use audit and risk management skills to help NGL achieve corporate objectives
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people
Ability to work independently
Knowledge of computer applications
Knowledge of Statutory Accounting Principles, GAAP and insurance regulatory requirements
Knowledge of SOC 2 reports
Knowledge of or ability and willingness to learn NIST 800-53, HIPAA Security and Privacy Rules, and Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards/requirements
Technical knowledge of AWS, Cisco Routers and Switches, Fast and Gigabit Ethernet topologies, Microsoft server OS, Microsoft Active Directory Services, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Office, and Windows Desktop OS
Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, or related field required
Certified as a CIA and CISA are required
A minimum of five years of IT audit experience required
A minimum of two years of leadership or management experience required
Preferred
Certified as a CPA
Technical certification (e.g. AWS, Microsoft, Cisco, etc.)
Benefits
20 days of Paid Time Off growing to 25 days after 5 years
11 Paid Holidays (10 company holidays and 1 personal holiday of your choice)
Health care, dental and vision plans
Up to $1,500 (Family) or $1,000 (Single) annually towards a Health Savings Account
Annual bonus based on individual and company performance
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) match up to 9%
Paid Sabbatical after 8 years
Paid Volunteer Time
Education Assistance Program
Employee Recognition Program
And much more!
Company
National Guardian Life Insurance Company
Since 1909, National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) has been one of America’s most successful and highly rated independent life insurance companies.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brian Hogan
Sr VP & CFO - Retired
Nancy Stoddard
SVP & CFO at National Guardian Life
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