Internal Audit Manager – Information Technology

Corebridge Financial • Houston, TX

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About The Position

As an Audit Manager, you will be part of Internal Audit Group (IAG)’s Information Technology team in the Houston, TX office. You will have an exciting opportunity to learn about Corebridge’s products and services and enhance your knowledge and skillsets as you participate in audit projects across multiple businesses and functions including Life & Retirement and Corporate Functions such as Enterprise Risk Management, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Investments, and Legal, Compliance and Regulatory. We are seeking candidates who have excelled in previous work experience, possess strong analytical, quantitative and interpersonal skills, and are enthusiastic about and committed to Corebridge to contribute to IAG’s mission of being an industry leading internal audit team and key contributor to the achievement of the firm’s strategic goals. We are looking for candidates that are proactive, continuously learn and introduce improved ways of doing things, both to business stakeholders in development of solutions to problems, IAG processes, including the use of data analytics. The ideal candidates will be bold thinkers with an entrepreneurial bent, and will possess a powerful blend of IQ (technical skills, consistent learning, statistical & financial acumen) and emotional intelligence [EQ] (adaptive communication, empathy, listening skills, challenging with humility). IAG also looks for diverse backgrounds of experience, culture and thought. Successful candidates typically have a global perspective and a record of successful teamwork. You will be part of a large and diverse firm working within a team-oriented environment. You will gain a unique view of Corebridge, as part of planning and executing on all aspects of the audit process and risk assessment activities and will build close working relationships with business and functional leaders, colleagues across other assurance functions, and fellow team members.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience and/or general audit experience, including managing others.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree, Computer Science or Information Systems degree preferred.
• A certified professional designation (e.g. CIA, CPA, CISA, CRISC, CISSP) is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with applicable industry applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to thrive within a team-oriented environment while focusing on what matters most.
• Good at cultivating relationships with stakeholders and within the IAG group, building trust that facilitates an open mindset and free exchange of information.
• Function independently and multi-task in a dynamic, changing environment.
• Strong leadership skills; attract and develop top talent.
• Strong communication (oral and written), presentation, and project management skills.
• Possess and promote a culture of intellectual curiosity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with auditing leveraging the use of data analysis tools is a plus (e.g. MS Excel tools, Access, ACL, IDEA, Qlikview, Tableau etc.).
• Experience working in the financial services/insurance industries a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the audit teams in identifying and analyzing the inherent risks in the applications and supporting infrastructure of Corebridge’s businesses and the controls that management has implemented to mitigate their risks.
• Assist in the development of individual audits to ensure that audit projects and stakeholders focus on key risks and controls.
• Participate in the development and execution of a risk-based audit plan and lead the full audit lifecycle (planning, testing of controls, and issue verification) for individual audit engagements.
• Collaborate across different global functional audit teams to provide for an integrated and coordinated approach to insurance risks and audit testing.
• Contribute to the overall effectiveness and value of IAG by recommending and developing innovative approaches and solutions (e.g., the use of data analytics, automation, and Agile audit methodology).
• Ensure key risks and controls are properly identified, test procedures support the audit objectives, test procedures are completed in the budgeted timeframe and workpapers support the work performed and conclusions drawn in accordance with IAG’s Global Audit Methodology and professional standards for audit engagements.
• Perform data analysis to identify anomalies or issues in the testing of controls, partnering with the IAG data analytics team.
• Draft identified issues, audit reports, process narratives, and other documents to assist audit team with reporting and effectively discuss findings with business stakeholders.
• Work closely with the audit engagement teams to verify management’s corrective actions for audit issues within specified time frames by testing control design and operating effectiveness.
• Hold team accountable for meeting deliverables, quality assurance and methodology standards, including providing real-time feedback.
• Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness for areas under audit.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships internally as well as with the business.
• Provide guidance and direction for junior staff to develop business and audit knowledge, set clear expectations, provide timely and constructive feedback, encourage their career advancement, and set the tone by enthusiastically facilitating knowledge exchange/transfer.
• Ensure audit projects are delivered on time and project staff is utilized efficiently.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being.
• Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location. In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
• Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax-exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.
• Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.
• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees