The Travelers Companies, Inc.: Staff Auditor- Technology

Company: The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Location: Hartford
Posted on: May 8, 2022

Job Description:

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 160 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 CategoryTechnologyCompensation OverviewThe 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 ofemployment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.Salary Range$68,600.00 $113,100.00Target Openings1What 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.Travelers offers a hybrid work location model that is designed to support flexibility. #LI-HybridPrimary Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesParticipates 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.Minimum QualificationsBA/BS degree requiredEducation, Work Experience, & KnowledgeBA/BS 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.).Licensing or CertificatesCertified Information Systems Auditor or related certification.Job Specific Technical Skills & CompetenciesTechnical 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 and listening communication skills.Ability to articulate messages to business management through formal and informal presentations.Ability to document clear and concise work papers.Build Relationships:Ability to build productive working relationships with co-workers, business management and external parties.Teamwork:Ability to collaborate in situations when actions are interdependent and a team is mutually responsible to produce a result.Maintains smooth, effective working relationships; promotes effective teamwork.Employment PracticesTravelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.Travelers.Com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.

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