"Our Company provides a state of predictability which allows brokers and agents to act with confidence."

Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown from a small investment management firm into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States.

Along the way, we’ve been listed on the New York Stock Exchange, become a Fortune 500 Company, joined the S&P 500, and seen our gross written premiums exceed $10 billion.

Today the Berkley brand comprises more than 60 + businesses worldwide and is divided into two segments: Insurance and Reinsurance and Monoline Excess. Led by our Executive Chairman, founder and largest shareholder, William. R. Berkley and our President and Chief Executive Officer, W. Robert Berkley, Jr., W.R. Berkley Corporation is well-positioned to respond to opportunities for future growth.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

We are hiring an IT Audit Manager who is self-motivated, a strategic thinker, and a team player with excellent interpersonal skills who thrives on challenges. The primary responsibility is overseeing and managing the IT Audit review process and supporting the Audit team, which leads high-quality, risk-focused audits in accordance with Internal Audit policies, methodologies, and standards.

Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute a global risk-based technology-focused internal audit strategy and audit plan to proactively address organizational risks.
• Lead and oversee IT audits, ensuring thorough evaluation of controls and processes to address risks and enhance organizational value.
• Monitor and report on IT internal audit strategic initiatives and IT audit plan project status.
• Design, implement and update global IT internal audit policies, standards and practices.
• Continuously improve internal audit processes, quality of internal audit results and internal audit efficiency.
• Identify and maintain leading edge knowledge and audit techniques to improve the audit process and results.
• Collaborate with the Internal Audit team and leaders to create audit reports and present findings and recommendations to management.
• Mentor and develop a team of auditors, fostering a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and high performance.
• Provide guidance and support to team members, helping them navigate complex audit scenarios and develop their skills.
• Manage activities conducted by IT audit co-source partners.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with industry peers, external auditors and co-source partners.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the stakeholders across the first and second line to improve ITGCs and address other technology and security risks.
• Maintain proficiency and competence in IT audit trends, developments and audit techniques through professional development.
• Develop and approve internal audit project objectives, scope and procedures, and present findings and report risk levels to senior management.
• Oversee periodic follow-up on significant audit findings and recommendations to evaluate the adequacy of corrective actions.
• Operate in conformance with the Institute of Internal Auditors International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF)
• Lead/participate in internal audit department non-audit or special projects related to strategic goals or other Company initiatives.

• BA with 12+ years of professional experience, including prior internal audit or Big 4 experience or an MBA with 7+ years of related experience.
• Demonstrate strong data analytics capabilities, including visualization methods, techniques, and tools.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, including 5+ years of integrated financial/IT auditing experience (Big 4 audits experience preferred).
• Successful leadership in recruiting, managing and retaining a team of professionals.
• Strong leadership, critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively interface with leaders within your team and throughout the organization.
• Dedication to continuous professional development by seeking opportunities to expand your knowledge, skills, and experience, and by acquiring relevant certifications (e.g., CIA, CISA).
• Attention to detail and the ability to provide innovative insights and creative solutions.
• Ability to thrive in an environment where giving and receiving feedback is an expectation and norm.
• Experience working independently as well as collaboratively across teams.
• Ability to conduct oneself professionally in a hybrid work environment.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to develop and mentor team members, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.

Travel: It is preferable for the individual to be located within commuting distance to Des Moines, IA. Alternately it may be possible for the individual to be located within commuting distance to Greenwich, CT or Wilmington, DE. The job will require travel (approximately 25%) to operating unit locations. Travel is mostly within the United States but there is some international travel as well. The US trips are usually 1 week, the international could be longer.

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems preferred.
• MBA Preferred.
• CPA (or international equivalent), CIA, CISA, CISSP and/or CFE preferred.