IT Controls Administrator

Job Summary

Plans, manages, and supports the preparation and execution of activities related to audit planning, facilitation of control review, control design, testing and training for assigned areas. Actively participates in the collection, review and analysis of IT control evidence and deliverables working closely with internal and external stakeholders. Recommends and implements process improvements or assists business partners in assessing and evaluating such changes being implemented by business partners.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Support planning of information technology components of company audits by understanding objectives, technology landscape, architecture, policies, processes, and internal controls
• Assess / provide guidance related to information technology processes and controls in partnership with process / control owners & technology team; review audit control steps, examine and analyze evidence, reports, and documentation
• Independently test, review, collect & organize evidence related to testing of IT controls, ensure completeness and accuracy of documentation, report findings
• Coordinate scheduling / facilitation of meetings, observations, walkthroughs and training
• Work collaboratively with Nassau’s internal audit team and external auditor(s) for planning, testing and exception resolution
• Responsible for completing activities related to performing controls owned by IT Controls team; communicate / address / report on findings; prepare supporting control documentation as required
• Responsible for communicating progress and findings in status meetings; highlighting unresolved issues; preparing final audit status reports; present to management as required
• Provide input to procedural and process improvements; assist in implementation
• Contributes to team results by welcoming new and different work requirements; exploring new opportunities to add value to the organization
• Stays current on audit trends
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Four-year degree in related field required. Preference in audit/accounting or technology/computer technology disciplines.
• Professional designation preferred (e.g. CIA, CISA, CPA)
• 3-5 years knowledge of IT Auditing and Internal Auditing concepts
• 3 years’ experience in financial industry
• High level knowledge of business management concepts (i.e., objectives, risks and controls)
• Strong documentation skills and developing detail reports
• High level of attention to detail and organizational skills
• Financial and IT application experience
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
• Able to independently recognize and analyze complex data
• Possess proficient and professional verbal and written communication skills essential to interacting with all levels of Nassau management as well external partners
• Extreme ownership and attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate effectively, working as a member of a team or independently
• Ability to manage multiple assignments/responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work under pressure and drive projects to completion
• Ability to understand diverse information and analyze to make appropriate conclusions
• Possess critical thinking / problem solving skills
  
  

Compensation

Nassau maintains a holistic compensation philosophy focused on competitive base salaries, performance driven incentives, and unique professional development opportunities. The combination of compensation, benefits, and an entrepreneurial culture along with related experiences is key to recruiting and retaining talent. Our compensation system is designed to reward performance, support development and job growth, and compensate individuals relative to their contribution to our organization. The compensation for this position falls within Nassau’s salary band E: $90,000-$110,000 depending upon experience

Visit our Careers page and apply online at www.nfg.com.

Based in Hartford, Connecticut, Nassau Financial Group is a growth focused and digitally enabled financial services company with a fully integrated platform across insurance and asset management. Nassau was founded in 2015 and has grown to $1.6 billion in total adjusted capital, $24.8 billion in assets under management, and 370,000 policies and contracts as of September 30, 2024.

As part of a young and growing financial services enterprise, our employees are tapping into a new entrepreneurial spirit while they build on a long track record of putting customers first, understanding the evolving income and protection needs, and developing quality products to meet those needs.

Nassau provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.