Staff Auditor - Technology

Travelers • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

Under moderate supervision, the Staff Auditor participates in audits and compliance reviews of company technology functions. The role identifies risks and controls, executes assigned testing procedures, documents results and conclusions, and follows department methodology. It also assists with developing written audit issues and recommendations for the business. This position does not manage others.

The auditor participates in technology audits and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance reviews, assesses risks and controls, analyzes findings, and prepares documentation in accordance with internal audit professional standards, best practices, and Corporate Audit's methodology. The role contributes to issues and recommendations for improvement and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; the stated minimum is a bachelor's degree.
• At least 2 years of experience in IT or as an IT Auditor.
• Working knowledge of risk assessment and auditing principles, with experience in one or more technology disciplines such as networks, databases, business applications, or programming.
• Basic understanding of mainframe, distributed, network, or web-based technology environments.
• Introductory understanding of relationships between financial, operational, and technology risks and controls, and of the insurance industry.
• Basic knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and of the audit cycle, universe, plan, and schedule, including business monitoring and SOX validation.
• Advanced skills with commonly used office software, including MS Office, email, and the internet.
• Ability to use computer-assisted audit techniques (CAATs) to improve audit test efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to plan and organize tasks, manage time, be punctual, and be cost conscious.
• Willingness to receive feedback, learn, and embrace continuous improvement.
• Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to present messages to business management and document clear, concise work papers.
• Ability to build productive working relationships with coworkers, business management, and external parties.
• Ability to collaborate and maintain effective working relationships in a team setting.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or a related discipline.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or related certification.

Responsibilities

• Participate in audits and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance reviews of company technology functions.
• Identify risks and test controls related to financial integrity, operational effectiveness, compliance, and systems and data integrity.
• Develop and execute testing procedures for assigned audit or project sections and document test results.
• Analyze findings and results, reach fact-based conclusions, and recommend appropriate actions for identified problem areas.
• Prepare audit documentation in accordance with professional standards, best practices, and Corporate Audit's methodology.
• Contribute to preparing audit issues and findings, including recommendations for improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage for eligible employees and family members from the first day of employment.
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching on contributions up to the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.
• Paying it Forward Savings Program, through which Travelers makes an annual 401(k) contribution when an employee makes a student loan payment.
• Pension Plan funded 100% by Travelers.
• At least 20 days of paid time off annually and nine paid company holidays.
• Wellness program with tools, discounts, and resources, plus access to free professional counseling, health coaching, and other mental health resources.
• Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level