Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the IT Audit function within an Insurance and Financial Services environment.
Assess the effectiveness of technology controls, cybersecurity, data governance, and system resiliency across core insurance platforms and financial systems.
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive management, Audit Committee, and regulators, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with business objectives.
Lead and oversee enterprise-wide IT audit strategy, risk assessment, and annual audit planning for insurance and financial services operations.
Manage and mentor IT audit managers and staff, fostering a high-performance and continuous-improvement culture.
Act as a strategic partner to business, technology, compliance, and risk leadership teams.
Direct audits covering core insurance systems, financial systems, cybersecurity, IAM, data privacy, cloud, and infrastructure.
Ensure audits are risk-based, data-driven, and aligned with regulatory expectations and industry best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
Master’s degree (MBA, MIS, or equivalent) preferred
12+ years of progressive experience in IT audit, technology risk, or cybersecurity
5+ years in a senior leadership or management role within insurance or financial services
Strong experience with insurance platforms and financial systems in a regulated environment
Certifications (Preferred)
CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CIA, CPA, or equivalent
Deep knowledge of IT controls, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance in insurance/financial services
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills
Ability to translate complex technical risks into clear business impact
Experience with audit analytics, automation, and continuous monitoring
High integrity, sound judgment, and independence of thought.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

IT audittechnology riskcybersecuritydata governancesystem resiliencyaudit analyticsautomationcontinuous monitoringIT controlsdata privacy

Soft Skills

leadershipstakeholder managementexecutive communicationstrategic partnershipmentoringhigh-performance cultureindependence of thoughtsound judgmentcontinuous improvementbusiness impact translation

Certifications

CISACISSPCRISCCIACPA