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Job Purpose

The Jackson Financial Inc. (JFI) Internal Audit team's mandate is to assist the Board, Executive, Audit, and Risk Committees in protecting the assets, reputation, and sustainability of JFI, including Jackson, its subsidiaries, and affiiliates, through independent, objective, and risk-based assessment and reporting on the overall effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes across the organization, and by appropriately challenging executive management to improve the effectiveness of those processes. Internal Audit also executes testing supporting JFI's compliance with requirements of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002, Section 404, and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Model Audit Rule (SOX 404 and MAR Testing).The IT Auditor is a critical role within Internal Audit, responsible for supporting the execution of audit work related to key processes, controls, and systems across information technology, information security, and insurance/financial services operations activities.

Essential Responsibilities

+ Executes internal audit project testing over key information technology, information security, and insurance/financial services operations activities, ensuring alignment with audit delivery objectives and regulatory requirements.

+ Evaluates and documents internal controls mitigating key risks, utilizing process mapping, business process analysis, and root cause analysis for control deficiencies.

+ Completes delegated tasks in alignment with audit methodology, industry best practices, and professional standards/frameworks (e.g., COSO and Global Internal Audit Standards).

+ Executes data analytics in audit work, applying fundamental data architecture principles, in alignment with organizational data governance requirements.

+ Applies guidance from other Internal Audit team members on technical concepts, fostering professional development, team leadership, and organizational alignment.

+ Participates in employee performance management, while promoting team building and effective delegation.

+ Develops, builds, and engages in relationships with business stakeholders, fostering networking and collaboration opportunities and navigating conflict resolution as necessary.

+ Executes observation assurance on open internal audit observations.

+ Assists with Sarbanes-Oxley testing activities, including testing of key supporting financial technology controls as needed.

Other Duties

+ Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Fundamental knowledge of information technology and information security activities in areas including security operations, network infrastructure, IT governance, IT service delivery, systems development, IT infrastructure, project management, database administration, IT operations management, change management/monitoring, web development, IT asset management, and IT investment.

+ Fundamental knowledge of industry IT trends, emerging technologies, and risk management and control practices in areas including artificial intelligence/machine learning, cybersecurity, IT risk management, cyber risk management, cloud operations, demonstrating strategic thinking and innovation.

+ Competent organizational, project, time, and resource management skills with the ability to prepare, plan, and prioritize multiple projects efficiently.

+ Detail-oriented with demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.

+ Ability to grasp issues quickly, address problems, and keep the Audit team informed of challenges.

+ Competent written and verbal communication skills with strong presentation, technical writing, and reporting skills.

+ Competent interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy and open-mindedness in interactions.

+ Demonstrated team player, sharing responsibility for team results.

+ Basic management and strategic thinking skills.

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships.

+ Foundational knowledge of enterprise, operational, and cyber risk management processes and related risk management frameworks, including risk analysis and assessment activities.

+ Demonstrated business acumen, adaptability, innovation, and initiative.

+ Fundamental understanding of transaction management and processing.

+ Demonstrated ethical behavior and integrity.

+ Ability to travel domestically (approximately 10% of time).

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree , preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, or closely related field, required.

+ Internal audit, external audit, or internal controls related experience or 3+ years in IT or information security role required.

+ Financial services industry experience preferred.

+ Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or other IT preferred.

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Jackson is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. The Company subscribes to and endorses federal and state laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, legally-recognized disability, marital status, legally-protected medical condition, citizenship, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other factor not related to the needs of the job. The Company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Company facilities and campuses are tobacco-free environments.

At Jackson, our employees are empowered to bring a fresh perspective, confront new challenges, and define their own career paths. We value the unique perspectives and innovative ideas that come from our employees' diverse backgrounds.

Jackson is the marketing name for Jackson National Life Insurance Company (Home Office: Lansing, Michigan) and Jackson National Life Insurance Company of New York (Home Office: Purchase, New York). Jackson National Asset Management, LLC (JNAM) located in Chicago, Illinois, is an SEC-registered investment adviser and Jackson subsidiary.

Annuities are distributed by Jackson National Life Distributors LLC, Member FINRA.

Jackson companies offer an outstanding benefits package including competitive pay, bonuses, comprehensive health insurance benefits, a matching 401(k) retirement plan, adoption assistance, education matching gift program and dependent tuition program. Online applications requested. Contact [email protected] for alternate formats for accommodation.

To learn more about Jackson's financial strength and results, visit jackson.com (https://www.jackson.com/our-company/financials/landing.xhtml) .