IT Audit Advisor (IT Audit Assistant Manager)

Internal Audit helps colleagues identify and evaluate risks and internal controls to support the organization’s goals. Using a structured and collaborative, we enhance the effectiveness of risk management, governance, and control processes.

Job Description

Cigna is seeking an experienced information technology (IT) audit professional to join its Internal Audit team. This role contributes to the company’s evolving technology landscape by supporting and overseeing the execution of technology audits, working closely with audit leadership, and engaging with IT and business stakeholders. It offers personal and professional development opportunities, including support for relevant certifications and learning programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit Planning: Support audit leadership in planning IT audit engagements. Contribute to defining the audit scope and aligning objectives with key risk areas.
• Audit Execution: Lead and execute assigned audit work, including control assessments, testing procedures, and documentation. Monitor engagement progress and assist with quality assurance.
• Reporting & Issue Follow-up:: o management, recommend corrective actions, and suggest best practices for improvement. Prepare audit findings and present them to relevant stakeholders. Collaborate on identifying practical recommendations and monitor progress on remediation plans.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Develop relationships with IT and business contacts to facilitate smooth audit execution and ongoing risk dialogue.
• Team Support: Provide guidance to more junior team members during audits and contribute to knowledge sharing across the department.
• Special Projects: Contribute to special assignments and operational audits where IT risks are involved. Participate in risk assessments and planning cycles as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Professional Experience: Minimum 5, with 7 years or more preferred, in internal or external IT auditing, with at least 2 years leading audits.
• Certifications: Preferably CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or other relevant IT audit/ Cybersecurity certifications.
• Technical Knowledge Working familiarity with IT systems (Cloud, mainframe, client/server) IT general controls, and control frameworks such as COBIT, NIST, and ISO 27001.
• Tolls: Proficiency with Microsoft Office, and audit / data analytics tools like ACL, Tableau, PowerBI.
• Healthcare Industry Knowledge: Preferred experience with healthcare systems and regulations.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Able to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate across departments.
• Professional and discreet when handling sensitive information.

This position can be located at the following locations with a hybrid in-office/work from home arrangement: Madrid (Spain) or Glasgow (UK).

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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