Job Abstract

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.          

Overview of the Investment Audit Team

The Investment Audit team, beyond providing standard audit and advisory services, is a dynamic group that uses data to deliver valuable insights into risks, controls, and processes. Our projects, often data-driven continuous audits, use risk trends to guide testing. We assess risks and controls across HIMCO, Hartford Funds, and investment-related areas in Enterprise Risk Management.

The Position

This position offers the opportunity to lead and execute complex engagements primarily within Hartford Investment Management Company (HIMCO) functions, as well as  selected areas in Enterprise Risk Management and Hartford Funds. You will have the opportunity to showcase innovative thinking by developing and performing continuous audit projects. These projects, powered by data analytics, will offer ongoing insights into the control environment’s health for the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and Senior Management.

In addition, this position involves supporting the external auditor in testing investment areas as part of the direct assist program. You will have numerous opportunities to collaborate with Audit Analytics Engineers to innovate and implement advanced data analytics capabilities throughout the audit process. This will optimize the delivery of audit services in support of our businesses and customers.

The position is based in our Hartford, CT office, with hybrid (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in office) and fully remote work options available depending on your proximity to Hartford as well as other company office locations throughout the country.

We reserve the right to fill this position as an Advanced Staff Auditor or Senior Auditor level depending on the selected candidates level of experience and qualifications.

As an Investment Auditor, you would receive:

• Diverse assignments in key functions across the HIMCO, ERM, and Hartford Funds.
• Training on investment functions and asset classes through HIMCO Academy.
• Training on data visualization and analysis tools to analyze large amounts of data identifying relationships and patterns.
• Opportunities to research new analytic tools and techniques, and brainstorm methods for applying learnings to the audit function.
• Approximately 40 hours of continuing professional education each year, including training in technology, auditing, and personal development skills.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently deliver risk-based assurance and advisory reviews, independently or with a team in accordance with department professional standards in a team environment.
• Demonstrate professional demeanor, and an ability to manage demand and capacity to help drive team performance and achieve Audit Committee objectives.
• Independently produce as well as coach others to produce high quality work papers, clearly and comprehensively documenting understanding of control procedures and results of work performed.
• Review and test Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
• Effectively interface with 1st and 2nd lines, including leading discussions with various levels of management.
• Participate on all phases of the audit from planning to reporting, including understanding the processes and technologies under review, scoping the audit, identifying risks and controls, and designing and executing testing with minimal oversight.
• Examine key operational and information technology/security processes, leverage critical thinking skill to identify risks and ensure appropriate controls have been designed, and develop corresponding test procedures.
• Further audit competencies and technical knowledge through independent research/formal training and demonstrate a strong understanding when leading/completing assigned work related to emerging technology risks for existing and new technology implementation efforts.
• Identify value-add improvement opportunities and control enhancements, effectively document and communicate audit issues, as well as valuable recommendations.
• Demonstrate understanding of data analysis concepts and practices.
• Possess an innovative mindset and contribute to process improvement initiatives, including establishment of continuous monitoring models across key processes.
• Demonstrate leadership through engagement and personal development.
• Demonstrate leadership within the team by providing proactive coaching, mentoring, feedback, fostering a continuous improvement mindset, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships among co-workers as well as our customers/management.
• Provide input on practices/policies improvements, and by leading aspects of department initiatives for continual improvement.
• Visualize and analyze data using enterprise tools (e.g. Tableau, Tableau Prep, PowerBI, SAP Business Objects).
• Present new applications of analytic tools during department demos.
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of EQ concepts (ability to recognize and regulate emotions, understand, and empathize with others, etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) required; prefer Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics or a related field.
• Prefer 3+ years of audit experience (Adv Staff Auditor) OR 5+ years of audit experience (Sr. Auditor).
• Professional designation, such as CPA, CIA, or CISA, is a plus.
• Familiarity with SOX and internal control requirements.
• Exposure to data analytics and a desire to learn.
• Excellent collaboration, problem solving and communication skills (both verbal and written) and ability to work effectively with audit teams and business clients.
• Investment experience is a plus but not required.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.

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