Manager, Technology Audit

The Manager, Technology Audit will execute all aspects of audits of technology functions across the company, identify areas for improvement and recommend corrective actions to the business, and provide training and coaching to team members throughout audit engagements and other projects.

• Executes all aspects of audits of technology functions across the company
• Identifies areas for improvement and recommends corrective actions to the business
• Provides training and coaching to team members throughout audit engagements and other projects
• Leads Sarbanes-Oxley compliance reviews and performs business monitoring
• Develops audit plans, programs, and specific tests to evaluate control areas
• Has supervisory responsibility for review of work performed and acts as a lead reviewer to manage audit projects
• Independently assesses the effectiveness of controls, determines the potential impact of any control failure, and recommends corrective actions to the business
• Prepares documentation in adherence to internal audit professional standards, best practices, and Corporate Audit’s methodology
• Reviews workpapers to determine completion and adherence to standards
• Writes audit reports with minimal supervision
• Performs regular business monitoring of Traveler’s IT functions by maintaining ongoing relationships with key members of business management, attending meetings, and reviewing documentation
• Monitors the status of existing corrective actions and schedules validation of completed corrective actions
• Ensures that all parts of each audit are completed, in addition to monitoring and reporting time incurred versus time budgeted
• Identifies emerging industry issues and assesses any implications for the company
• Assists the Program Director with preparation of the quarterly audit results summary presented to business management
• Proactively trains and develops staff in the application of various technology audit and risk assessment techniques as well as coaches team members to enhance their capabilities and career development
• Consistently adheres to internal audit professional standards, best practices, and Corporate Audit’s methodology
• Performs other duties as assigned

• BA/BS in Computer Science/MIS or related discipline
• Thorough knowledge of risk assessment, technology, and auditing principles
• Thorough knowledge of IT Risk Frameworks (COBIT, COSO, NIST, etc.)
• Advanced knowledge of insurance business, IT systems, and products
• Intermediate understanding of the relationships between financial, operational, and technology risks and controls as well as the insurance industry
• Intermediate knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
• Intermediate understanding of the audit cycle, universe, plan, and schedule, including business monitoring and SOX validation
• Advanced skills with commonly used office software including MS Office, email, and the internet
• Intermediate ability to evaluate the materiality of issues and see the big picture
• Ability to utilize critical thinking by applying process analysis, business intelligence, and problem-solving techniques
• Ability to leverage CAATs to improve audit test efficiencies and effectiveness
• Advanced ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
• Advanced ability to streamline work processes and assist in the development of department standards
• Openness to influence, flexibility, and self-awareness
• Ability to act as a role model and motivate others to take initiative and use intuitive thinking
• Ability to embrace change and drive improvement and innovation
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely; disseminate information about decisions, plans, and activities
• Ability to articulate messages to business management through formal and informal presentation
• Advanced ability to write and edit clear and concise work papers and reports
• Ability to build productive working relationships with coworkers, business management, and external parties
• Ability to successfully coordinate and direct team members including integrating specialists
• Ability to mentor the more junior team members in auditing techniques, principles, and the business

• Health Insurance
• 401k matching
• Performance-based cash incentive awards
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program
• Volunteer Encouragement

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