Global IT Audit Director

Gallagher•Rolling Meadows, IL

13h•Remote

About The Position

The Global IT Audit Director will report to the Global Chief Audit Executive and serve as a member of the Global Audit Senior Leadership team. The Director will collaborate extensively with the Global CAE and Regional CAEs to help shape the global IT risk assessment and assurance strategy, strengthen IT risk management capabilities, and lead assurance and advisory initiatives across the enterprise. This role will oversee the IT audit delivery model, partnering extensively with external service providers, and is accountable for risk prioritization, audit quality, and results reporting while leveraging third-party expertise to scale execution.

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
A genuine 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

Nice To Haves

Insurance or financial services industry experience
Master’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Finance, and/or Accounting disciplines preferred
Experience with leading IT risk frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, ISO 27001, 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 application of Artificial Intelligence to the planning, execution, and reporting audit phases, and developing continuous monitoring capabilities

Responsibilities

Lead the IT risk assessment program to identify key inherent and residual risks and assess the adequacy of the 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, i.e. 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 with the goal of aligning 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, in alignment 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 the identification of core capability, capacity, and strategic sourcing recommendations
Contribute to the 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 and 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