Associate Director Internal Audit – Risk Surveillance – Hybrid, Minnetonka, MN

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

This Associate Director Internal Audit – Risk Surveillance / Risk Oversight supports the ongoing digital transformation and modernization of internal audit’s risk assessment, audit planning, and risk monitoring practices through the implementation of a Key Risk Indicators (KRI) and Continuous Auditing (CA) program. This role is integral to our strategy to enable risk management teams with data driven insights and a risk management framework, increasing the scope and depth of risk monitoring across the enterprise and bring value to our business partners.  

Beyond implementation, ongoing maintenance, iteration, continuous enhancement of our reporting, and Internal Audit’s Risk Response and Monitoring processes are essential to the success of this position. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage audit and risk surveillance activities in accordance with IIA audit standards and the Internal Audit & Advisory Services Charter
• Execute Internal Audit’s strategies and framework for data enabled Key Risk Indicators (KRI) and Continuous Auditing (CA) by determining and documenting relevant metrics and mitigating controls for top risk areas
• Support program operations and partner with Internal Audit’s Data Analytics and Digital Transformation team on various data driven KRI and CA engagements for assigned business areas
• Identify and resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems with data acquisition, analysis, and reporting
• Foster an environment of trust and collaboration among risk management leaders to support and promote the KRI and CA procedures and maintain effective communication with all levels of management that foster a collaborative atmosphere.
• Drive segment risk strategy in partnership with other Internal Audit team members and Director(s), leading to determination of audit priorities
• Manage Internal Audit’s Risk Response and Monitoring processes for assigned segment(s) by understanding the business implications of audit findings and coordinate with the appropriate management to develop practical and actionable business solutions in a timely, cost-effective manner
• Support the consistent interpretation of scoring of risks across UHG’s audit universe within Internal Audit’s risk assessment and planning process
• Support execution of special projects as directed by Internal Audit leadership

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, technology, or related discipline
• 7+ years of relevant business experience, including enterprise risk management, internal audit, compliance, fraud management, or consulting experience
• 2+ years utilizing or designing data analytics and data visualizations to represent business outcomes 
• Thorough understanding of risk and internal control concepts and their practical application
• Proven excellent strategic skills and proven ability to lead operational change management
• Proven management, planning, organization, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated solid interpersonal and analytical skills while working effectively with a matrixed team
• Demonstrated solid oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certification (e.g., CPA, CRMP, CIA, CRMA, CISA, CFE)
• 1+ years of experience utilizing BI visualization tools such as DOMO, Tableau, or MS Power BI
• Healthcare Industry experience
• Experience working in a complex IT/IS environment 

The salary range for this role is $106,800 to $194,200 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

 

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. 

 

 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.     

 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.