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Director, IT Audit and Data AnalyticsLincoln Financial GroupCharlotte, North Carolina, United States

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Director, IT Audit and Data Analytics

Lincoln Financial Group
  • US
    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
  • US
    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

About

The Role at a Glance As the Director, IT Audit and Data Analytics, you will provide strategic leadership and direction to Internal Audit’s IT and integrated audit initiatives. You will be accountable for the development, execution, and continuous improvement of complex audit programs covering technology, cybersecurity, and data‑related risks. In addition, you will ensure delivery of high‑quality, risk‑based audit outcomes, advance the use of data analytics across the audit lifecycle, and provide independent, objective assurance over the effectiveness of internal controls. You will partner with senior leadership to influence risk management practices and strengthen the overall control environment across the enterprise.
What you’ll be doing Audit Leadership and Execution
Direct overall audit strategy and execution across IT, cybersecurity, and data domains.
Accountable for end‑to‑end audit delivery including risk assessment, planning, execution oversight, and reporting.
Oversee audit testing and review audit workpapers to ensure quality and defensibility.
Evaluate and opine on the effectiveness of the technology and data control environment.
Lead identification and escalation of emerging risks.
Audit Analytics and Innovation
Define and drive the strategy for audit data analytics.
Oversee development of repeatable, governed audit analytics.
Champion adoption of advanced analytics, automation, and continuous controls monitoring.
Identify opportunities to enhance audit quality and efficiency through data‑driven approaches.
Risk Oversight and Continuous Improvement
Monitor key risk indicators and evolving threats.
Ensure audits evaluate compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks.
Stay current on IT audit and cybersecurity trends.
Identify systemic control gaps and drive enterprise‑level improvements.
Relationship Management and Executive Influence
Build relationships with senior stakeholders across the business.
Serve as a trusted advisor on IT risk and controls.
Communicate audit results to executive audiences.
Coordinate with external auditors and assurance providers.
People Leadership and Talent Strategy
Direct and develop a high‑performing audit team.
Provide coaching and mentorship.
Hold team accountable for quality and execution.
Ensure attraction and retention of top talent.
What we’re looking for Must‑Haves
7+ years of experience in IT audit, technology risk, cybersecurity, or audit data analytics, preferably within a regulated financial services environment.
3+ years of managerial, supervisory, and/or demonstrated leadership experience.
Professional certification such as CISA, CISSP, or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of Internal Audit standards, control frameworks such as COSO and COBIT, and cybersecurity frameworks aligned to NIST.
Demonstrated ability to design and supervise audits, evaluate control effectiveness, develop analytics, and produce defensible audit findings.
Undergraduate degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
Application Deadline Applications for this position will be accepted through 10/1/26, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.
What’s in it for you
Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of the company’s core values and leadership attributes.
Leadership development and virtual training opportunities.
Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program.
Tuition assistance program.
Work arrangements that work for you.
Effective productivity and technology tools and training.
Equal Opportunity Employment Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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  • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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  • English
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