Vice President Global Technology Audit and Data Analytics

Job Classification:

Finance & Accounting - Finance & Accounting

Prudential is a company of smart, ambitious professionals working together to create a better future for our customers and our communities around the globe. As one of the most recognizable financial services companies in the world, our employees are building on our 140-year history of financial strength with a focus on innovation and transformation to meet tomorrow’s most complicated challenges. We are committed to growth and development of every single employee, and we see our business success as a direct result of our talent.

The Internal Audit Department, with over 300 employees globally, serves to protect the Company by improving the management of risks and the effectiveness of the control environment at the business, function and enterprise levels through valued independent assessments and advice on governance, risk and control. Our structure mirrors the business system, which allows us to view risks vertically and horizontally – providing opportunities to generate value within and across our businesses and corporate functions. 

An opportunity is available within Prudential’s Internal Audit Department for an experienced auditor to lead the team responsible for audit coverage of Prudential’s Global Technology (GT) function and Audit Department Innovation and Data Analytics (DA). This high-profile position, reporting to the Chief Audit Executive and part of the global Audit Senior Leadership Team, provides the opportunity to develop and implement the audit plan covering the Global Technology function and enable the Audit Department to meet innovation and DA needs. The successful candidate will lead the GT audit, Innovation & DA team, and be responsible for maintaining relationships with key executives, including Enterprise Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Information Security Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Data Officer, Chief Architect, and businesses/functions CIOs. In addition, as part of the Senior Leadership Team, the individual selected will assume significant talent-related responsibilities, including staff development, recruiting, and succession planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as an authoritative source, the enterprise risk category leader to the Department, on information technology, information security/cybersecurity expertise.

• Act as a proactive thought leader by setting strategy, policy, and audit resource allocations in support of business initiatives ensuring audit activities align with enterprise strategies and create sustained shareholder value.

• Influence and support integrated audit work across Global Technology and vertical business functions.

• Developing, implementing, and directing the execution of the Department's audit approach and annual audit plan related to Global Technology.

• Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with Audit Department executives and staff in US and International locations as well as key executives in the functions and related businesses to facilitate the execution of the audit plan as well as the sharing of trends, observations, information, and insights.

• Drive consistency and quality in audit reporting globally within areas of responsibility.

• Partnering with audit teams across the Department to achieve consistent, coordinated coverage of GT-related risks and controls.

• Review and determine compliance with established policies, procedures, laws and regulations.

• Respond effectively to management requests for special audit and advisory projects.

• Act as liaison with appropriate external professional organizations and keep informed on new developments in the field of auditing technology.

• Monitoring issues and trends throughout the year to develop and communicate a view on the global design and effectiveness of the processes and controls related to the GT functions.

• Remaining current with industry views on related risk topics such as the emerging technology cybersecurity landscape to adapt audit methodology, continuous monitoring, and auditing approach as appropriate.

• Developing data analytics, innovation strategies, and execution support risk assessment and audit lifecycle.

• Build and maintain an effective and competent audit staff via an efficient organization structure, and provide leadership in a manner that motivates, engages and develops individuals and teams to successfully execute plans and drives strong results.

• Promoting the usage of data analytics and upskilling auditors with data literacy as a baseline DA capability.

• Partnering with the GT Chief Data Office organization and second line control partners for data acquisition as well as access to advance DA, enterprise tooling, and infrastructure needs.  

Qualifications

The successful candidate must possess a high level of executive presence and energy and be highly collaborative. Other qualifications include:

• Executive-level experience as an Internal Audit professional in information technology and information security or in a related field, with demonstrated success in providing value-added insights to business leaders and serving as a trusted advisor to both business and Audit Department leaders.

• Highly motivated, proactive, conceptual thinker who is able to take a leadership role in a wide variety of strategic initiatives and influence others to achieve desired outcomes while maintaining operational excellence on business-as-usual activities.

• A leader who fosters an environment focused on teamwork, high performance, accountability, innovation, and growth with proven experience managing Agile teams.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity, cloud computing, and other emerging technologies with a proven track record of organizing teams to develop standardized risk frameworks to promote both quality and consistency in audit coverage across a global enterprise.

• Knowledge of various technologies, infrastructures, application domains, and key controls that drive general application reviews, such as logical access, system change management, version control, data interfaces, and library management.

• Knowledge of emerging topics and current analytical methods and modeling techniques used to monitor and manage relevant risks.

• Strong understanding of collaborative technology, with interest and aptitude to promote innovation across the global Internal Audit Department.

• Superior executive-level communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to partner effectively with multiple business groups, corporate areas, and independent auditors.

• Results-driven professional with 15+ years of relevant experience.

• An undergraduate degree related to technology, risk management, or finance, required. Advanced degree strongly preferred (e.g., MS, MBA); Industry-recognized certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CSM) highly desired.

• Experiment with Confidence – Courageously learn and test new ideas without fear of failure

• Act with Urgency – Demonstrate speed to action with agility and determination

• Seek Diverse Perspectives – Source ideas and feedback to expand thinking and make informed decisions

• Champion Inclusion – Foster an environment where everyone is valued, heard, and can speak up

This position is hybrid, offering flexible work arrangements with 2-3 days a week in Newark, NJ; however, the successful candidate can expect to travel to business locations within the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Travel is not expected to exceed 15%.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Prudential is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services.

We recognize that our strength and success are directly linked to the quality and skills of our diverse associates. We are proud to be a place where talented people who want to make a difference can grow as professionals, leaders, and as individuals. Visit www.prudential.com to learn more about our values, our history and our brand.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status , medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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