Hybrid IT Audit Manager, Hybrid – In Office 10 days/Month

at National Guardian Life Insurance Company

• Job title: IT Audit Manager, Hybrid – In Office 10 days/Month
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, Cyber Security
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Madison, United States

About the role

• IT Audit Manager coordinating audit activities and managing the internal audit team at NGL Insurance Company. Focusing on IT/Cyber audits and compliance within the insurance industry.

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 complex 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.

Requirements

• 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

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!