Global IT Audit Director

Gallagher•Rolling Meadows, IL

59d•Remote

About The Position

The Global IT Audit Director reports to the Global Chief Audit Executive and serves on the Global Audit Senior Leadership team. The Director collaborates with the Global 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. The role oversees the IT audit delivery model, partnering extensively with external service providers. It is accountable for risk prioritization, audit quality, and results reporting while leveraging third-party expertise to scale execution. The Director also contributes to the design and development of the internal IT assurance function and Global Audit’s organizational design, capabilities, and strategic sourcing. The Director leads and develops Global Audit managers and staff, builds relationships with technology, security, risk, and business executives, and communicates risk-based audit results and emerging themes to executive leadership. The role may involve limited domestic and/or international travel, potentially 10–20%.

Requirements

University degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
15+ years of experience in Internal Audit, risk management, or professional services in a leadership capacity is described as ideal.
CIA, CISA, CISSP, CPA, or other applicable certifications.
Genuine passion for maximizing the value proposition of the third 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.

Nice To Haves

Insurance or financial services industry experience.
Master’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Finance, and/or Accounting disciplines.
Experience with leading IT risk frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, ISO 27001, or FAIR.
Project management experience and 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 artificial intelligence to audit planning, execution, and reporting, and developing continuous monitoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

Lead the IT risk assessment program to identify key inherent and residual risks and assess the adequacy of processes and controls.
Support development and lead execution of the Global IT Audit plan, providing assurance over prioritized risks across major technology domains, including cybersecurity, data management, and service management.
Define and oversee the IT audit delivery model, including vendor selection, quality oversight, vendor performance, and relationship management.
Provide significant input into the design and buildout of the internal IT assurance function for corporate platforms, acquired entities, and decentralized global operations.
Build collaborative relationships with technology, security, risk, and business executives to align audit priorities with strategic business objectives.
Lead discussions with executive management about Global Audit plans, activities, and findings, focusing on practical, risk-based results.
Serve as the single point of accountability for IT audit deliverables, including work 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.
Contribute to Global Audit organizational design, including core capabilities, capacity, and strategic sourcing recommendations.
Contribute to optimization of Global Audit Policies and Procedures, aligning them 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 and provide feedback, coaching, and annual performance evaluations.
Train team members as necessary in accordance with the 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.