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About CNA Financial
CNA Financial is a Chicago-based commercial property and casualty insurance company, offering business insurance and risk-management services to companies across the United States and internationally.
CNA Financial currently has
17 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$97,000–$189,000
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The IT Audit Director joins the Global Internal Audit Division to provide risk management, governance, and control insights across financial, compliance, and operational processes. This role involves determining audit scopes, developing test programs, reviewing workpapers, and preparing reports for management and the Audit Committee. The individual will mentor junior staff while managing multiple concurrent projects and coordinating with external auditors on financial statement audits. Key technical competencies include knowledge of Change Management, Security Operations, Network Operations, and cloud environments like Google Cloud Platform. Required expertise includes cybersecurity regulations such as NYDFS, OSFI, HIPAA, and frameworks including SOX, COSO, COBIT, ITIL, ISO27001, and NIST. The role addresses risk management within the insurance industry, requiring familiarity with Windows, Oracle, Unix/Linux systems, data analytics, and Artificial Intelligence technologies to ensure robust internal controls.
Lead audit projects involving complex financial, compliance, and operational processes across various business units.
Manage the full audit lifecycle including risk assessment, control design evaluation, and test program execution.
Develop and maintain annual audit plans while determining budgets for assigned areas.
Mentor, coach, and manage the daily performance and development of junior staff members.
Draft major sections of audit reports and present findings to management and the Audit Committee.
Monitor business unit remediation efforts and escalate unresolved control issues to senior management.
Review control testing performed in coordination with external auditors for financial statement audits.
Support internal audit department strategic initiatives to improve current practices and technologies.
What we're looking for
Typically requires eight to twelve years of relevant experience in Property & Casualty insurance or related industries.
Strong knowledge of internal audit principles and specialized technical understanding of key technology activities like Change Management, Security Operations, and Network Operations.
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity regulations (NYDFS, OSFI, HIPAA) and industry frameworks (SSAE 18/SOC, SOX, COSO, COBIT, ITIL, ISO27001, NIST).
Strong knowledge of multiple technology environments including Windows, Oracle, Unix/Linux, and cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform.
Working knowledge of using Artificial Intelligence technologies to support task completion.
Bachelor's degree in accounting (preferred) or equivalent.
Advanced degree or professional designation such as CPA or CIA (preferred).
Knowledge of International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, data analytics, and insurance industry specific regulations (preferred).
Remote (San Diego, CA)25 days ago
$148,500–$203,000
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