Senior Assistant Vice President, IT Audit

🕒 January 20

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10,000+ employees

💰 $2M Venture Round on 2015-01

Choosing a digital partner is about more than capabilities — it’s about collaboration and character.

📋 Description

• 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.