Lead Specialist, General Audit

Is the opportunity to join a culture where “We Do the Right Thing,” and “We Courageously Shape Our Future Together” important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as Lead Specialist, General Audit. This role will support the Head of Corporate Shared Services, Internal Audit. Typically, this position functions as a working audit project manager, fully responsible for planning, executing, and reporting audits independently and, on occasion, within a team. This role is focused on performing high quality, value-add, assurance and advisory services that identify, evaluate, and report on highly complex business risks and controls in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors Standards and established methodologies. This role will identify meaningful observations about the design and operating effectiveness of controls and discuss with various levels of manag ement on improving the internal control environment. You will be frequently sought after as a key resource for complex assignments. This position is focused on the Corporate Functions (e.g., Strategic Initiatives, Corporate Development, Law, Compliance, Marketing, Communication, Talent & Culture, etc.) with the possibility of covering other business and functional areas of the Company. You are An individual who is highly efficient and effective to lead an audit from planning, execution, and reporting. Possesses an experienced knowledge level of business processes, risks, and controls. You have a strong knowledge of general business and the insurance industry. Ability to multi-task and exemplify strong organizational skills and project management skills in a deadline-driven environment. You will Lead and execute complex assurance projects in accordance with established methodologies and professional standards. Demonstrate influencing skills when communicating with business areas and other risk assurance providers aimed to continually improve relationships and enable management to proactively manage risk. Collaborate with other members of the audit team to leverage their skill sets, experience, and expertise; providing the same. Act as a mentor to new or less experienced auditors by providing guidance on Department processes and sharing knowledge of Company operations, product lines, etc. Monitor all outstanding recommendations and action plans for the assigned audits; prepare status commentary and perform follow-up testing as needed. Provide advisory services on projects, business functions, and processes, if requested. Provide governance, compliance, investigation, and enterprise risk assessment support, if requested. Assist the external auditors and the Controls Assurance team (Model Audit Rule Program) through coordinating and executing direct assistance testing for select assignments.  Work with Internal Audit leadership to identify and continuously improve departmental practices. Monitor and demonstrate compliance with departmental policies and practices, as evidenced by strong quality assurance results, and strong performance within standards and related metrics. Stay abreast of current issues, standard industry practices, regulations, and obtain continuing education and training. Participate in special projects and perform other duties as requested. Interact with all levels of management to provide effective risk and control advice, maintaining active communication with clients to enhance risk and control awareness and manage expectations. You have 5+ years of broad-based experience in internal audit, external audit, or related functions. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to effectively assess a process, analyze data, and assess risks and controls. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage concurrent projects (multi-task) and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and concisely. Strong interpersonal skills,