Staff Auditor - Technology

Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Job Category Finance and Accounting Compensation Overview The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards. Salary Range $79,600.00 - $131,400.00 Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? Under moderate supervision, participate in audits and compliance reviews of various company technology functions. Identify risks and controls, execute specific testing procedures, and document results and conclusions reached. Follow department methodology and assist in development of written issues and recommendations for the business. This job does not manage others. What Will You Do? • Participates in audits and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance reviews of various company technology functions, incorporating an understanding of technology processes, risk assessment techniques and generally accepted auditing standards. • Identifies risks and tests controls associated with financial integrity, operational effectiveness, compliance with rules and regulations, and systems and data integrity. • Develops and executes specific testing procedures and documents test results for assigned sections of audits/projects. • Analyzes findings and test results and arrives at sound fact-based conclusions and appropriate recommendations for problem areas noted. • Prepares documentation in adherence to internal audit professional standards, best practices and Corporate Audit's methodology. • Contributes to the preparation of issues and findings including recommendations for improvement. • Consistently adheres to internal audit professional standards, best practices and Corporate Audit's methodology. • Performs other duties as assigned. • Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/MIS or related discipline. • 2+ years of experience in IT or as an IT Auditor. • Working knowledge of risk assessment and auditing principles, with experience in one or more technology disciplines (network, database, business applications, programming, etc.). Technical Competence: • Basic understanding of mainframe, distributed, network, or web-based technology environments. • Introductory understanding of the relationships between financial, operational and technology risks and controls as well as the insurance industry. • Basic knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. • Basic understanding of the audit cycle, universe, plan and schedule, including business monitoring and SOX validation. • Advanced skills with commonly used office software including: MS Office, email and the internet. • Ability to leverage CAATs to improve audit test efficiencies and effectiveness. Leadership: • Ability to plan ahead and organize tasks, manage time well, be on time and be cost conscious. • Ability to receive feedback, willingness to learn and ability to embrace continuous improvement. Communication: • Ability to demonstrate effective verbal, written