Director, IT Audit

We exist to help people achieve financial clarity. At Thrivent we believe money is a tool not a goal. Driven by a higher purpose at our core we are committed to providing financial advice investments insurance banking and generosity programs to help people make the most of all theyve been given.

At our core we are a membership-owned fraternal organization as well as a holistic financial services organization dedicated to serving the unique needs of our clients. We focus on their goals and priorities guiding them toward financial choices that will help them live the life they want todayand tomorrow.

Job Summary

As a member of the Business Risk Management leadership team develops and implements strategic and operational plans related to the implementation of BRMs vision mission and overall goals and objectives. Serves as liaison to senior executives in Corporate divisions including Digital Data & Technology (DD&T) Information Security and Privacy Legal among others. Prepares and delivers presentations to Audit Committee of the Board of Directors when called upon. Further responsibilities include overseeing BRMs data analytics center of excellence and managing co-sourcing relationships. This position works closely with the business leaders and BRM staff in developing and executing the BRM audit plan. Manages and develops staff carrying out risk assessments and audit assignments.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• 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 Thrivents 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 Thrivents trust and reputation remain strong with its stakeholders.

Job Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

Additional Information

Pay Transparency

Thrivents long-term growth depends on attracting rewarding and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. We accomplish this by offering a wide variety of market competitive compensation programs to attract reward and retain top talent. The applicable salary or hourly wage range for this full-time role is $166184.00 - $224839.00 per year which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to location relevant experience skills and knowledge business needs market demand and other factors Thrivent deems important.

Thrivent is unique in our commitment to helping people to be wise with money and live balanced and generous lives. That extends to our benefits.

The following benefits may be offered : 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 and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan / policy documents. Thrivents plans / policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivents discretion.

Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation pregnancy national origin age disability marital status citizenship status military or veteran status genetic information or any other status protected by applicable local state or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.

Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation please let us know by sending an email to or call and request Human Resources.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Internal Audit,Risk Management,Information Technology,Financial Controls,Audit Methodology,COSO,GAAP,COBIT,SOX,Special Investigations,External Auditors,Financial Statements,Accounting and Finance,CPA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 166184 - 224839