Director - IT Examiner

KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller)

About The Position

We’re KSM, one of the top 50 largest independent advisory, tax, and audit firms in the United States. But more than our size, it’s our people and culture that set us apart. We believe great things happen when people are supported, challenged, and given the freedom to do their very best work. That’s why we’ve built a workplace where your career and personal life can thrive together – where you have the flexibility to manage your time, the resources to grow, and a team that genuinely cares about your success. We’ve been employee-owned since 2001, giving every team member a stake in our collective success. This ownership mentality fosters a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and excellence – where new ideas are welcomed, different perspectives are valued, and you’re encouraged to explore what excites you most. Whether you’re expanding your skills, tackling new challenges, or making an impact beyond the office, we provide the resources and support to help you grow in the direction that’s right for you. At KSM, your contributions matter – not just to the firm, but to your colleagues, clients, and the communities we serve across the U.S. If you’re looking for a place where you can do meaningful work, build lasting relationships, and grow in ways that align with what’s most important to you, we’d love to meet you. Noble Consulting Overview: Noble Consulting Services, Inc. (Noble), headquartered in Indianapolis, is a nationwide consulting firm providing a full range of services to insurance regulators. Through our deep experience as former regulators, big-4 managers, and insurance industry professionals, as well as highly motivated recent graduates, we are recognized for our understanding of the insurance regulatory environment. We serve regulators throughout the United States and certain foreign jurisdictions. Position Summary: An Information Technology (IT) Examiner is needed to perform the Information Technology General Controls (ITGC) portion of risk-focused statutory examinations on behalf of state insurance regulators. The IT Examiner will be responsible for planning, scoping, and executing the ITGC portion of an examination which includes evaluating the governance and controls of an insurer’s IT environment. The IT Examiner will also be responsible for evaluating cybersecurity risks and controls of subject insurers. An IT Examiner should have sufficient knowledge, background and experience to perform the ITGC portion of a financial examination, and must have the certification of Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), sponsored by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). The designations of Automated Examination Specialist (AES) and/or Certified Financial Examiner (CFE) sponsored by Society of Financial Examiners (SOFE) are a plus. Training and professional development opportunities are made available for both industry specific and specialized areas.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in computer science, information technology, business administration, accounting or finance.
Preferred minimum experience of 10 years evaluating IT governance and controls.
CISA designation
Solid communication skills, both verbal and written.

Nice To Haves

The designations of Automated Examination Specialist (AES) and/or Certified Financial Examiner (CFE) sponsored by Society of Financial Examiners (SOFE) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze statutory laws, regulations, policies, and procedures as they apply to the IT environment for insurers.
Apply the Risk Focused approach in performing IT examinations in accordance with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Financial Condition Examiners Handbook.
Ability to evaluate and leverage work of others, including CPA’s and internal auditors, including SOC (System and Organization Controls) reports.
Participate in discussions regarding the IT environment and IT controls.
Participate in interviews with insurer representatives.
Provide support to the Examiner-in-Charge and the examination team related to IT governance and controls.
Obtain and maintain skills with TeamMate software and other electronic tools utilized in examinations.
Work in an environment with multiple projects and clients.
Exercise professionalism in both written and oral communication.
Manage the expectations of the client, insurer, your supervisor and other team members.
Provide the client, insurer, and your supervisor with regular status updates.
Monitor and meet budgets
Work with supervisors to manage timelines and budgets.
Provide supervisor advance notice when areas are near completion.
Communicate the project objectives and responsibilities of all team members.
Perform/review work completed in a timely manner.
Identify opportunities for improvements.
Identify and work towards resolution of potential issues.
Assist other team members as needed.
Participate in performance reviews with Noble staff and project debriefing.
Ensure evaluations are received/administered as per Noble policy.
Embrace opportunities to expand responsibility.
Expand knowledge of IT audit procedures and sound practices related to the governance and control environment within insurance regulation.
Expand knowledge of NIST, HIPAA, SOX/MAR, and ISO Standards.
Communicate proactively throughout engagements.
Provide conclusions in work performed, including summary memos of any findings.