Senior Audit Manager, Digital Business Processes

Aon Corporation•Chicago, IL

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to enhance the capabilities of the Internal Audit function by translating the department’s future state vision for integrated and technology enabled auditing into practice. Reporting to the Senior Director – Strategy and ABS Operations, this role is responsible for leading audits over business processes heavily enabled by data/IA, ensuring that controls are effective end-to-end across process, systems, and data, and integrating IT, data, and business perspectives into our operational audits, As well as leading forward looking initiatives related to advanced technologies. Under the guidance of senior leadership, the Senior Manager – Digital Business Processes deepens Internal Audit’s impact by effectively managing strategic programs of work, cultivating strong cross-functional partnerships, and providing thought leadership on integrated audit approaches and technology enabled assurance. The role also leads and/or participates in audit engagements to ensure high quality execution aligned with the Internal Audit Charter and professional standards. This is a global role. We are open to considering candidates from all geographies.

Requirements

Significant experience in operational auditing and internal controls; professional qualification in audit/risk (e.g., CIA, CISA, or similar) is desirable.
Understanding of application architectures, workflows, APIs, RPA, and common SaaS/platform patterns. Familiarity with how business logic and controls are implemented in systems (e.g. config, rules engines, approval workflows).
Understanding of basics of modeling, data pipelines, and monitoring. Awareness of AI-related risks (e.g. bias, drift, explainability, over-reliance on models, data protection).
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders across business and technology. Ability to articulate how control gaps in digital processes translate to business risks.
Demonstrated experience managing programs and initiatives that translate strategy into execution; strong project management, prioritization, and organizational skills; experience developing and delivering training or internal curricula for technical topics

Responsibilities

Oversee and/or participate in engagements generally supporting North America and ABS, ensuring work is executed to a high standard and in accordance with the annual audit plan and Internal Audit Charter.
Manage and execute programs of work aligned to Internal Audit’s multi year strategic objectives, with a focus on deploying advanced and AI-enabled technologies across the audit lifecycle and leading the design and delivery of an internal curriculum to strengthen practical IT testing and application knowledge across the audit team, including data flows, system understanding, hands on testing techniques, and emerging technologies.
Serve as steward of the integrated audit framework, maintaining and enhancing the model while ensuring its consistent operation through close coordination on approach and execution with IT auditors, operational auditors, and PPO.
Act as a subject matter expert and thought partner on integrated audit methodology, technology risk, and the practical application of data analytics within audits.
Collaborate cross functionally within Internal Audit (including PPO, Data Analytics, and Audit Leadership) to identify opportunities for innovation, consistency, and continuous improvement.
Identify and socialize emerging risks, technology trends, and leading practices, translating insights into actionable initiatives that support department strategy and operations.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including IT, risk, compliance, and business leaders, influencing where needed to support adoption of integrated and technology enabled audit approaches.
Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to audit teams, supporting effective delivery, professional development, and consistent application of integrated audit practices.
Monitor and report on the effectiveness of integrated audit activities and strategic initiatives, recommending enhancements to improve impact and sustainability.
Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with Aon’s Code of Business Conduct, the Internal Audit Charter, and the Institute of Internal Auditors’ International Professional Practices Framework.