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National Life Group · 8 hours ago

Associate Director, IT Audit

Addison, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$107K/yr - $157K/yr

8+ years exp

National Life Group is one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies, aiming to provide families with stability and peace of mind. The Associate Director of IT Audit will oversee IT audit activities, manage technology risks, and ensure regulatory compliance while collaborating with leadership to enhance the company's risk management framework.

Health CareInsuranceLife Insurance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of IT audit engagements across infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and IT operations

Ensure audit activities align with the company’s risk-based audit plan and industry standards (IIA, ISACA, NIST, COBIT, etc.)

Supervise audit staff and external resources, providing coaching and technical guidance

Review audit findings, develop actionable recommendations, and present results to senior management

Partner with business and IT stakeholders to evaluate emerging technology risks, regulatory requirements, and control gaps

Support the company’s IT risk management framework, including data privacy, cybersecurity, cloud computing, disaster recovery, and vendor risk management

Provide independent assurance on IT governance practices and internal controls

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior IT and business leaders by providing insights on process improvements, control efficiencies, and risk mitigation strategies

Monitor technology trends, cyber threats, and industry regulations impacting the insurance sector

Support digital transformation initiatives with proactive risk assessments and control advisory services

Mentor and develop IT audit team members to strengthen technical expertise and leadership capabilities

Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation

Qualification

IT audit experienceCybersecurityData privacy regulationsIT governanceCloud computingRisk management frameworkProfessional certificationsProcess improvementsTeam managementCollaborationContinuous learning

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field

8–12 years of progressive IT audit experience preferably within financial services or insurance industry

Demonstrated experience leading complex IT audit projects and managing teams

Strong knowledge of and experience with IT general controls, cybersecurity, cloud environments, and data privacy regulations (e.g., NYDFS, HIPAA, NAIC model laws)