Hybrid Staff Auditor, Investment Management

at Voya Financial

• Job title: Staff Auditor, Investment Management
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $48,180 - $80,320 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Windsor, United States

About the role

• Audit Associate assisting in audits within Investment Management for Voya Financial. Perform internal controls testing and audit planning under supervision, fostering operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist Auditor, Audit Senior or Audit Manager in the planning and execution of individual audits within the Investment Management Line of Business or Function (LOB)
• Perform testing of the system of internal controls, test compliance with established policies and procedures, and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency
• Participate in a variety of auditing assignments
• Conduct audit planning activities and preparing or revising audit programs to accomplish audit objectives
• Performing audit procedures and preparing acceptable working papers which record and summarize audit data and adequately support conclusions
• Performing testing of key controls in accordance with established standards and protocols to determine whether the controls are operating effectively
• Utilizing the Computer Assisted Auditing Tools (CAATs) reports that were developed to test controls
• Exercising judgment in documenting audit results, analyzing results and testing conclusions
• Preparing potential audit issues in the event that exceptions are identified, taking into consideration the root cause of the issue and providing a realistic recommendation for enhancing internal controls or efficiency of operations
• Working with supervisor to communicate audit test results to Line of Business management verbally and through audit recommendations
• Perform special projects/assignments at the direction of Audit Management
• Communicate LOB/Function audit concerns to supervisor to assist in ensuring the client’s efforts to address high risk issues are resolved
• Overall Responsible for personal development through enhancement of technical and audit skills in the LOB and active participation in the performance management process
• Continue to grow a personal support network by developing and building relationships throughout Internal Audit and within the LOB
• Develop effective leadership and teamwork skills
• Assist Internal Audit Management in the Department’s recruiting efforts
• Participate in creating and leading changes by identifying pragmatic improvement opportunities
• Lead with passion and clarity by effectively managing her/his own professional development

Requirements

• 0 to 2 years of experience in auditing or relevant business.
• Bachelor’s degree with a major/minor or emphasis in Accounting, Finance or Business is required
• Exhibits emerging comprehension of the LOB strategy, products, operations and potential risk areas
• Builds effective and collaborative peer-level relationships and works well in teams
• Works independently in order to contribute to team objectives
• Demonstrates analytical and problem solving skills
• Proactively identifies and escalates issues (if applicable) to supervisor as they arise
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptable and open to new ideas and change
• Demonstrates time management and the ability to effectively balance multiple tasks
• Ability to complete work with limited instructions, yet know when to seek guidance from supervising staff when circumstances warrant
• Curious and demonstrates a desire for self improvement and continuous learning, seeks advice and coaching from seniors
• Proactive in recommending improvements to departmental audit practices and processes
• Basic knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, business processes, and IIA standards
• Basic knowledge and understanding of Accounting/Financial Risk, Insurance Risk, Market & Credit Risk, IT Risk and Compliance Risk

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
• 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
• Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
• Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year