Associate Director, IT Audit

National Life Group•Addison, TX

44d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director of IT Audit will play a strategic leadership role in overseeing and executing IT audit activities within the organization. This role ensures that technology risks are effectively identified, assessed, and managed, while supporting regulatory compliance and industry best practices. The individual will collaborate with business and IT leadership to strengthen the company's risk management framework, safeguard data, and drive improvements in technology governance and cybersecurity. This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four days per week during onsite core days. Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field.
8-12 years of progressive IT audit experience preferably within financial services or insurance industry.
Demonstrated experience leading complex IT audit projects and managing teams.
Strong knowledge of and experience with IT general controls, cybersecurity, cloud environments, and data privacy regulations (e.g., NYDFS, HIPAA, NAIC model laws).

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field
Professional certifications strongly preferred: CISA, CISSP, CISM, CPA, or CIA

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of IT audit engagements across infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and IT operations.
Ensure audit activities align with the company's risk-based audit plan and industry standards (IIA, ISACA, NIST, COBIT, etc.).
Supervise audit staff and external resources, providing coaching and technical guidance.
Review audit findings, develop actionable recommendations, and present results to senior management.
Partner with business and IT stakeholders to evaluate emerging technology risks, regulatory requirements, and control gaps.
Support the company's IT risk management framework, including data privacy, cybersecurity, cloud computing, disaster recovery, and vendor risk management.
Provide independent assurance on IT governance practices and internal controls.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior IT and business leaders by providing insights on process improvements, control efficiencies, and risk mitigation strategies.
Monitor technology trends, cyber threats, and industry regulations impacting the insurance sector.
Support digital transformation initiatives with proactive risk assessments and control advisory services.
Mentor and develop IT audit team members to strengthen technical expertise and leadership capabilities.
Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation.

Benefits

Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family's specific needs.
Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!
The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered.
The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life's discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs.

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