Director, IT Audit

The Director, IT Audit leads Assurant’s Information Technology Audit function and provides independent, objective assurance on the effectiveness of IT governance, risk management, and internal controls. This role partners closely with executive leadership and the Audit Committee to ensure that technology operations, cybersecurity programs, data governance, and information systems effectively support business objectives while meeting regulatory and industry standards.

The Director executes a risk-based IT audit strategy, leads complex audit engagements, manages audit resources, and delivers actionable insights to strengthen the organization’s overall control environment.

What will my duties and responsibilities be in this job?

Lead Complex IT Audit Engagements (60%)

• Lead complex IT audits across cybersecurity, cloud, data governance, applications, and infrastructure

• Ensure audits are executed in accordance with IIA Standards, ISACA guidelines, and the IAAS methodology.

• Evaluate IT governance frameworks and alignment with COBIT, NIST, and related standards.

• Assess cybersecurity programs, including identity and access management, incident response, data protection, and security operations.

• Incorporate emerging technology risks into audit planning and execution.

• Present audit findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to senior leadership.

• Validate remediation efforts and monitor management action plans.

• Provide advisory support for system implementations, digital transformations, and major IT initiatives.

Manage and Develop Audit Talent (30%)

• Lead, coach, and develop teams of IT auditors, interns, and external contractors.

• Manage relationships with external audit partners and third-party service providers.

• Oversee all phases of audit engagements—from planning through reporting—ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to professional standards.

• Ensure audit workpapers and documentation support external re-performance and regulatory scrutiny.

Build Trusted Partnerships Across IT and the Business (10%)

• Develop strong working relationships with senior IT leaders, executives, and key stakeholders.

• Represent IAAS in board, committee, and leadership forums as needed.

• Maintain awareness of evolving regulatory, industry, and technology trends and their impact on the control environment.

• Serve as a trusted, objective advisor, providing practical assurance and insights into the management of critical technology risks.

What are the requirements needed for this position?

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Cybersecurity, or related field.

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in IT audit, IT risk management, cybersecurity, or information systems controls.

• A minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing audit teams or enterprise-level audit programs.

• Hands-on experience auditing enterprise IT environments, including cloud platforms, core applications, and infrastructure.

• Strong knowledge of COSO, NIST, COBIT, and internal audit methodologies (IIA GIAS).

• Demonstrated experience engaging with executive leadership.

• Deep expertise in IT controls, including logical access, change management, security, IT operations, data privacy, application development, and governance.

• Proven ability to analyze complex data, identify root causes, and deliver practical, risk-based recommendations.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, actionable audit reports.

Leadership Skills

• Strategic thinker with a strong risk-oriented mindset

• Effective people leader with the ability to inspire and develop talent

• Advanced analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities

• Confident executive communicator and trusted influencer

• Resilient leader able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?

• Master’s degree or MBA

• Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CISSP, CISM

• Project or agile certifications (PMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe®, CSM, etc.)

How much should I expect to travel?

Ability to travel as necessary, up to 20%

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Pay Range:

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

If there is no posting end date listed then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.

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Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

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