Thrivent · 2 months ago
Director, IT Audit
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$166K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expThrivent is a membership-owned fraternal organization dedicated to helping people achieve financial clarity. The Director of IT Audit will develop and implement strategic plans related to business risk management, oversee audit projects, and manage a high-performing team while ensuring compliance with governance practices.
FinanceFinancial ExchangesFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Provides support and guidance to senior business leaders in identifying, analyzing and managing their business risks in relation to desired business objectives
Leads efforts to assess risks, develop an audit plan and conduct audit and advisory projects over information technology and related risks. Manages assurance and advisory projects within desired budgets and timelines
Maintains extensive subject matter expertise in the area of IT, business environment risks, and related governance practices. Monitors and keeps abreast of industry and technology developments and risks and determine the impact on Thrivent. Makes any necessary adjustments to audit plans regarding emerging risks
Works with Head of BRM in support of departmental planning, budgeting, recruiting and results measurement (scorecard) as well as providing the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors with relevant and useful information
Leads innovation efforts within the department, such as the use of artificial intelligence in internal audit, and including overseeing delivery of data analytics to the BRM department
Coordinate efforts with external auditors to enhance the quality of information available to them and avoid redundancy of efforts. Reviews the results from relevant audits and exams performed by outside auditors and regulatory agencies to ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken
Recruits, develops, and sustains a high-performing team while promoting a culture of shared accountability, operational excellence, and partnership across the organization. Supervises and provides work direction to staff and co-sourcing resources to ensure the successful completion of department objectives
Models Thrivent’s leadership competencies – Model the Way, Rally the Team, and Deliver Outcomes
Supports and/or develops an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our stakeholders. Shapes and/or supports a culture that represents the Thrivent purpose, promise and values, ensuring that Thrivent’s trust and reputation remain strong with its stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in MIS, business administration, accounting, or finance. (Other degrees considered with sufficient, relevant work experience.) Advanced degree desirable
Significant progressive experience (10+ years) leading teams in IT audit, security, risk, controls or information technology
Deep understanding of IT and audit control frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT, NIST, CMM, ITIL, and ISO 27002)
Demonstrated experience in auditing cloud computing environments, cybersecurity programs, AI governance and data privacy controls
CISA, CISSP, CISM, CPA, CIA or CRISC designation required
Preferred
Extensive experience working within IT environments is preferred. Familiarity with mainframe and midrange platforms, operating systems, database management systems, networks and firewalls, application development and IT processes, as well as information security is also preferred
Experience in the financial services industry is preferred
Benefits
Various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
401k
Pension
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Disability insurance
Supplemental protection insurance
20 days of Paid Time Off each year
Sick and Safe Time
10 paid company holidays
Volunteer Time Off
Paid parental leave
EAP
Well-being benefits
Other employee benefits
Company
Thrivent
Thrivent is a financial services organization that helps Christians be wise with money and live generously.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Teresa Rasmussen
President & CEO
Kelly Baker
Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
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