Global IT Audit Director

Overview

This role, Global IT Audit Director, reports to the Global Chief Audit Executive and serves as a member of the Global Audit Senior Leadership team. The Director will collaborate with the Global Chief Audit Executive (CAE) and Regional CAEs to shape the global IT risk assessment and assurance strategy, strengthen IT risk management capabilities, and lead assurance and advisory initiatives across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Lead the IT risk assessment program to identify key inherent and residual risks and assess the adequacy of processes and controls to address such risks
• Support the development and lead the execution of the Global IT Audit plan, providing assurance over prioritized IT risks across all major technology domains (e.g., Cybersecurity, Data Management, Service Management, etc.)
• Define and oversee the IT audit delivery model, including vendor selection, quality oversight, ongoing vendor performance, and relationship management
• Provide significant input into the design and buildout of the internal IT assurance function to enable effective assurance delivery across corporate platforms, acquired entities, and decentralized operations on a global scale
• Own collaborative relationships with technology, security, risk, and business executives to align audit priorities to strategic business objectives
• Lead discussions with executive management regarding Global Audit plans, activities, and findings, with a focus on practical, risk-based results
• Act as the single point of accountability for all IT audit deliverables, including those executed by external partners
• Ensure consistency and quality in audit methodology, documentation, and reporting across internal and co-sourced work, aligned with IIA Global Standards
• Deliver clear, risk-based reporting that translates technical findings into business impact
• Present key themes, trends, and emerging risks to executive leadership and Divisions or Corporate functions
• Oversee remediation verification and ensure timely closure of action plans
• Provide input into the Global Audit function organizational design, including identification of core capability, capacity, and strategic sourcing recommendations
• Contribute to ongoing optimization of Global Audit Policies and Procedures, including alignment with IIA Global Standards and leading IT risk management and control frameworks
• Develop and lead Global Audit strategic initiatives and ensure alignment with Global Audit Policies and Procedures
• Supervise Global Audit managers; provide feedback, coaching, and annual performance evaluations
• Train team members as necessary per Learning and Development curriculum
• Participate in performance rating calibrations for managers and staff
• Make promotion and/or hiring decisions
• Contribute to career pathing for managers and staff and ensure mentoring for high potentials
• Potential to travel domestically and/or internationally (limited; potentially 10–20% travel)

Requirements

• Requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 15+ years’ experience in Internal Audit, risk management, or professional services in a leadership capacity
• CIA, CISA, CISSP, CPA or other applicable certifications
• Passion for maximizing the value proposition of the 3rd line
• Excellent understanding of internal controls, testing, and reporting requirements and standards
• Familiarity with COSO Risk Management standards and implementation
• Proven experience managing or operating within a co-sourced audit model

Preferred Qualifications

• Insurance or financial services industry experience
• Master’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Finance, and/or Accounting disciplines preferred
• Experience leading IT risk frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, ISO 27001, FAIR
• Project management experience; ability to apply auditing protocols, lead groups of people, and effect change in a matrix organization by influencing stakeholders
• Experience applying data analytics and/or application of Artificial Intelligence to the planning, execution, and reporting audit phases, and developing continuous monitoring capabilities

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• Collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• Opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

Equal Opportunity

This employer is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled).