Digital, Data and Analytics Auditing Senior Advisor - Hybrid (Finance)

Cigna is looking for talented people with prior information technology audit experience, who are interested in being a part of Cigna's rapidly evolving digital landscape strategy.This position provides exposure to key Cigna stakeholders, who are an integral part of ongoing technology initiatives, specifically as we leverage our data in new and revolutionary ways to serve our customers. To achieve best in class service for our stakeholders, Internal Audit supports individual and team development through various trainings, coaching, and internal/external development opportunities. Additionally, Cigna supports the attainment, and maintenance of, relevant certifications and memberships for ongoing professional growth.

The Digital, Data and Analytics Auditing Senior Advisor works with audit team members, business stakeholders, and IT management to identify internal areas or functions with high risk, and plans for necessary audits in line with Cigna's priorities. These audits are prescriptive in nature and are strategically aligned to the most impactful initiatives across the enterprise to drive value for our stakeholders and Cigna as a whole. To achieve that goal, this team conducts complex risk and control reviews around technology and related processes for high impact organizational and functional activities. The team will report findings to business and IT management, and partner with business stakeholders to facilitate necessary corrective action planning and process improvements.

Additionally, this position includes ownership of the following activities:

• Actively networks and manages critical relationships with our business stakeholders.
• Independently surveys functions and activities in assigned areas under review to determine the nature of operations and the adequacy of the system of control in achieving established objectives.
• Plays a key role in planning the scope of team audits and the overarching audit program.
• Obtains, analyzes, and appraises evidentiary data as a basis for an informed, objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system and of internal control.
• Owns the facilitation of oral or written presentations to management throughout each engagement, discusses deficiencies, recommends corrective actions, and suggests best practice improvements.
• Prepares formal written reports expressing opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal control as needed.
• Monitors ongoing remediation of deficient systems or processes and develops updates or modifications to recommendations and findings as needed.
• Drives escalation and management of issues requiring a higher degree of expertise or discretion to resolve and ensure timely resolution.
• Mentors less experienced team members to improve their understanding and skills. Ensures they are familiar with resource materials including manuals and systems.
• Special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Accounting or similar major (advanced degrees preferred).
• Six or more years of experience in internal or external information systems auditing including 4+ years of in-charge/senior IT auditor experience; Big 4 external audit experience preferred.
• CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CIA, CPA or relevant certification preferred.
• Broad knowledge of IT, including systems development, security, and networking.
• High-level knowledge and experience with complex IT systems, including mainframe, midrange, and client/server computing platforms.
• Strong PC skills including effective use of Microsoft Office and experience with data analytics.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with management.
• Experience working with cross functional departments to research & resolve issues using innovative solutions.
• Demonstrate the confidence and communication skills to work with and present information directly to high-level management within all areas and functions in the Company.
• Thorough understanding of risks and internal controls, and familiarity with COSO and COBIT frameworks, and professional auditing standards.
• Strong working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Understanding of the information technology stack (e.g., difference between network,operating system, database, and application layers) including a strongunderstanding of automated business process controls (i.e., application controls) and IT dependent controls.
• Experience identifying and analyzing IT dependency, automated control, and key reporting risks
• Performance of control effectiveness reviews for large, corporate-wide system implementations or projects in relation to the system development life cycle (SDLC).
• Thorough understanding of business operations and processes required.
• Knowledge of healthcare industry preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage workload expectations.
• Focus on quality and service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with presentation skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive or confidential information in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate project deadlines and travel.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we're dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.