Audit Manager - Remote US

Company Description

Experian is the leading global information services company. We help businesses provide great customer experiences by managing and analyzing data that will help them solve problems, drive better decisions and outcomes, and prevent fraud. We help millions of people better manage and improve their financial lives – gain access to credit, save money, and protect their identity.

About us, but we’ll be brief:
 

Experian is unlocking the power of data to create more opportunities for consumers, businesses, and society. We are thrilled to share that FORTUNE has named Experian one of the 100 Best Companies to work for. In addition, for the last five years we’ve been named in the 100 “World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Forbes Magazine.

Job Description

As the leading global information services company, Experian’s vision is for our people, data, and technology to become a necessary part of every significant global consumer economy. That’s an exciting challenge, and it’s one that our Global Internal Audit (GIA) professionals are pursuing with skill and passion. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced auditor to join a truly global team that believes collaboration, flexibility, natural curiosity, and attention to detail are keys to success. Reporting directly to the Regional Audit Director, you will play a key role in delivering independent assurance over the design and effectiveness of internal controls within the business functions and influencing changes to the control environment so that risk is managed more effectively. This is a highly visible role with significant exposure to senior stakeholders and will come with plenty of stretch, development, and challenge.
 

Responsibilities:

As an Audit Manager, you will play a key role in improving the Experian governance, risk, and control environment. This hands-on role will plan, execute, report and follow up accordingly with collaboration from fellow team members in Global Internal Audit.

• Plan and scope local and global audits in collaboration with management; identify key risks and associated controls as part of the walkthrough and testing process.
• Execute key control testing and discuss any findings with management.
• Project manage audit execution, review workpapers and manage team member performance.
• Identify and agree impactful issues that drive positive change in the organization.
• Prepare draft reports reflecting the results of work performed and agree the findings and proposed actions with the business owners. Present findings to senior managers of the business and the Global Internal Audit Executive management team
• Track execution of agreed actions and assess the effective mitigation of risk.
• Coach and mentor team members and provide candid, constructive feedback.
• Provide proactive risk, control and governance advice to business management.
• Build detailed knowledge of processes and systems across the organization.
• Undertake other ad hoc, project and investigation work as required
• Work with business contacts and resources to develop broad technical and commercial business awareness
• Contribute to GIA global and local teams through professional skills, technical expertise, energy, and motivation
• Attend and facilitate team meetings and initiatives to support continuous improvement in our methodology and ways of working. 
• Act as a champion for internal control and risk concepts throughout Experian

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited institution in risk management, business, technology, or information security-related fields
• 6 years of relevant work experience in business operational audit, financial audit, technology systems audits, information security and privacy audits, or top-tier consulting organizations (“Big 4”)
• Identify and evaluate business and technology risks, internal controls which mitigate risks, and related opportunities for internal control improvement
• Experience reviewing business processes and associated IT applications, products, and infrastructure
• Knowledge of technical platforms such as UNIX, Microsoft, networks (i.e., Cisco routers, switches, Checkpoint firewalls), databases (i.e., MS SQL, Oracle), and cloud environments (i.e., AWS, GCP)
• Understanding cloud services, encryption technology, application security, and software development methodologies
• Knowledge of industry best practices, standards, and an understanding of the regulatory environment
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, and CGEIT are preferred
• Data analytics experience (e.g., SQL, CAATs, IDEA, ACL, Monarch, Tableau, Spotfire) preferred
• Merger & Acquisition experience preferred, but not required
• Good leadership skills and the ability to take charge, demonstrate the confidence to interact with all levels, set objectives, drive results, and be a supportive team player
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to accept responsibility
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• An approach that champions collaboration and consultation
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10-20% of the time

Additional Information

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Our goal is to create a thriving, inclusive and diverse team where people love their work and love working together. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion is essential to our purpose of creating a better tomorrow. We value the uniqueness of every individual and want you to bring your whole, authentic self to work. For us, this is The Power of YOU and it ensures that we live what we believe.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay range for this position is listed above.  Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job-related skills, experience and education.  This position is also eligible for a variable pay opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package which includes health, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off including paid parental and family care leave, an employee stock purchase plan and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We’re passionate about unlocking the power of data to transform lives and create opportunities for consumers, businesses, and society. For more than 125 years, we’ve helped people and economies flourish – and we’re not done.

We take our people’s agenda very seriously. We focus on what truly matters; diversity and inclusion, work/life balance, flexible working, development, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering, making an impact... the list goes on. See our DEI work in action!

The power of YOU. We are building a culture where everyone is comfortable bringing their whole self to work. A place where we not only respect our differences and values but celebrate them in a positive and supportive environment.

Find out what is like to work for Experian and discover the Unexpected!