Staff Internal Auditor

CNO Financial Group

Internal Auditor at CNO Financial Group executing IT audit procedures and evaluating internal controls. Collaborating with stakeholders to improve operational efficiency and compliance standards.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeCarmel • Illinois, Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $67,000 - $100,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assisting in identifying preliminary audit scoping, including performing technical research, conducting stakeholder interviews, and preparing audit questionnaires
Performing walkthroughs, document risk, and controls documentation
Executing specific audit procedures and preparing work, documenting the procedures performed
Evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls to identify key controls, weaknesses, and compensating controls, identifying areas for improved control, cost savings, and operational efficiency
Drafting audit recommendations for inclusion in audit reports and memos for review by Audit Manager utilizing scoping documentation completed during planning phase and testing results completed during fieldwork phase
Performing follow-up work on past audit recommendations as directed by audit management to determine adequacy of corrective actions taken by management; to be completed within SLA
Completing work timely and accurately to ensure project milestones are achieved, implementing effective problem-solving skills to meet project objectives
Applying judgment to ensure professional standards are satisfied, with guidance from colleagues
Identifying matters and issues that should be reviewed and/or escalated to higher levels of management
Completing special studies and projects as may be assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance or a related field
2 years of experience in IT audit (internal or external), IT Compliance, IT Governance, or IT Risk Management
Familiarity with industry standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, or PCI-DSS
Proficiency in Microsoft products, especially Excel
Demonstrate proficiency in IT systems and infrastructures, including infrastructure technologies and architectures, virtualization, cloud computing, database management, application development, data governance, and access management
Understand cybersecurity principles and practices
Are able to analyze and interpret complex data and systems
Exhibit excellence communication and interpersonal skills
Are able to work independently as well as with a team
Demonstrate a strong work ethic and initiative
Have strong attention to detail and prioritization skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Performance-based bonus or sales incentive
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Short-term & long-term disability insurance
Paid time off and 10 corporate holidays
Paid parental leave
Company-paid life insurance
Mental & Financial Well-Being resources

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Hard Skills & Tools

IT AuditIT ComplianceIT GovernanceIT Risk ManagementData AnalysisControls DocumentationAudit ProceduresData GovernanceAccess ManagementApplication Development

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailInitiative