IT Auditor - Senior Consultant

The Allstate Corporation is the largest publicly held personal lines property and casualty insurer in America, serving more than 16 million households nationwide. Founded in 1931, Allstate has been dedicated to protecting our customers from life's uncertainties and preparing them for the future for more than 80 years.

The Internal Audit Department within Allstate, located in Northbrook, IL, seeks individuals interested in the Internal Audit profession. This senior auditor will lead limited reviews and risk based integrated audits with some oversight in partnership with our business audit teams.

* Assist in delivering the audit plan for the IT integrated audit team. This will include responsibility for leading audits of applications which support key business processes. * Evaluate risk exposures and the adequacy and effectiveness of controls relating to the governance, operations of Allstate's application systems. * Ensure audit objectives are achieved with quality while focusing on staff development during the execution of our audit engagements. * Actively contribute to Allstate and Internal Audit's Strategic Initiatives. * Establish credibility and trust with business and IT clients. * Effectively communicate the context and need for a strong and cost-effective internal control environment and risk management practices. * Keep client areas informed of the audit plan and upcoming audit engagements within their area of responsibility. Address client concerns in a timely manner. * Ensure the client is addressing audit issues appropriately and in a timely manner, as agreed upon at the conclusion of the engagement. * Support the development of a team to build broad and deep bench strength in the skills needed to audit the assigned area. * Provide input regarding the performance management process according to company standards for less experienced audit personnel. * Travel requirements are minimal (10-15%).

* 3 or more years of business and/or IT related experience including strong process analysis skills. * Comfortable working in a matrix organization across multiple teams. * Auditing or IT auditing experience is a plus. * Knowledge of financial services or insurance process is a plus. * Thrive on change and continuous improvement * Demonstrate and foster a sense of urgency, strong commitment, and accountability while making sound decisions and achieving goals. * Focus on exceptional customer service and drive innovation to create an atmosphere that supports new ideas and initiatives. * Strive for effective communication which results in enhanced teamwork and the sharing of knowledge. * Articulate, inspire, and engage commitment to a plan of action aligned with organizational mission and goals. * Create an environment where people from diverse cultures and backgrounds work together effectively. * Be of unquestionable integrity, ethical and moral character. * Deal effectively with ambiguity, change, and adapt appropriately to a range of situations. * Pursue lifelong learning and personal development. * Demonstrate proven people management experience. * Demonstrate strong leadership skills including ability to work well with senior leaders. * Possess very strong written and verbal communication skills. **Experience:** * A minimum of 3 years of demonstrated increasing levels of responsibilities. **Education:** * Bachelors degree in business or IT required. * CPA, CIA or CISA is preferred