Sr. Audit Consultant – Third-Party Operations

Sr. Audit Consultant – Third-Party Operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, technical or related field preferred.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, PMP) desired.
• Typically, more than 10 years of experience in audit, risk management or a related field.
• Experience in the insurance and financial services industry is preferred.
• Skilled knowledge in audit, business and information technology general concepts and theory.
• Operational knowledge and application of audit practices to multiple functional areas.
• Knowledge of project management and motivational theory.
• Applied knowledge in assessing risk.
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills for problem and/or enhancement identification and solution recommendation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and function in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills to prioritize multiple tasks and execute audit objectives in a timely manner.
• Strong coaching and consulting skills.

Responsibilities

• Partners with leaders and associates across Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management and Procurement in development of framework for Third-Party Operations audit engagement management.
• Completes special projects as advised by leadership, e.g., system implementations, executive reporting, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards (Standards), and Audit Quality & Performance Programs.
• Understands the strategic plan and key initiatives of the assigned business unit and provides valuable input into the audit planning process.
• Performs key executive interviews in the annual audit risk assessment process.
• Develops, leads and maintains the Internal Quality Assurance & Improvement Program as required by IIA standards, including approach, testing methodology, reporting and follow training.
• Manages the periodic External Quality Assessment program as required by the IIA Standards.
• Works in connection with the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) to drive the Audit Performance Program as required by the IIA Standards.
• Acts as change agent for special projects arising from the evolution of the IIA Standards (e.g., Topical Requirements), working across IIA organization.
• Development of various communication documents delivered by the CAE and other IA Officers.
• Drives ongoing risk assessments which serve as input to the risk-based audit plan.
• Demonstrates high-energy, flexibility, time management and strong communication skills by managing multiple assurance or advisory engagements at a time.
• Leads engagements, from planning through reporting, with an expert-level knowledge of auditing techniques and according to professional and internal standards.
• Uses analytics and data visualization tools to perform full population testing.
• Identifies new ways to audit through data analytics, continuous auditing or other technologies.
• Develops relationships across the enterprise to provide outstanding care to all customers and serves as a trusted business advisor to clients, internal risk partners, and others.
• Leads initiatives and acts as a change-agent, driving the unit to be more agile and innovative.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the insurance and financial services industry is preferred.