Global Internal Audit & Advisory Director
Chicago, IL - USA
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Team Overview
Global Audit & Advisory (GAA) is an independent and objective assurance and advisory function focused on adding value and improving TransUnions operations through a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluating governance risk management and internal control processes. The team partners with business and functional leadership globally to provide relevant insights and recommendations that strengthen organizational effectiveness and efficiency.This role reports to the VP Global Audit & Advisory. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.
Role Overview and Core Responsibilities
- Lead GAAs global professional practices function and provide leadership oversight for designated international audit regions ensuring consistent risk-based and value-focused execution of assurance and advisory activities.
- Own and continuously enhance GAAs audit methodology audit manual templates guidance documentation standards issue management practices and quality expectations in alignment with the Global Internal Audit Standards and applicable regulatory expectations.
- Lead the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) including ongoing monitoring internal assessments external quality assessment readiness and remediation of identified improvement opportunities.
- Lead or coordinate the global risk assessment and annual audit planning methodology including maintenance of the audit universe integration with enterprise risk information prioritization of emerging risks and monitoring of audit plan delivery coverage resources and capacity.
- Support executive and Audit Committee reporting on audit plan performance significant themes open issues quality measures resource capacity and emerging risks while providing clear and actionable insights to senior leadership.
- Develop and advance GAAs audit technology data analytics automation and artificial intelligence strategy embedding responsible use of these capabilities throughout planning fieldwork reporting knowledge management and continuous monitoring while maintaining appropriate human judgment and accountability.
- Provide leadership oversight for designated international audit regions monitoring portfolio execution audit quality stakeholder relationships regulatory considerations resources and issue escalation while aligning regional priorities with the overall global audit strategy.
- Lead selected cross-border enterprise-wide and strategically significant assurance and advisory engagements while partnering with regional audit leaders business and functional stakeholders external auditors regulators and other assurance providers.
- Lead and support GAA talent and capability development through competency frameworks learning strategies coaching knowledge sharing succession planning professional certification and development of regional leaders and engagement teams.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and change leader providing pragmatic risk-based guidance to senior stakeholders and partnering with GAA leadership on strategic initiatives that strengthen governance controls audit quality innovation and organizational effectiveness.
Required Knowledge and Experiences
- 12 or more years of progressively responsible internal audit experience including leadership of complex or geographically dispersed teams; professional practices experience is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in internal audit methodology risk assessment audit planning quality assurance issue management executive reporting and the Global Internal Audit Standards including experience preparing for or leading internal and external quality assessments.
- Experience leading global or cross-regional audit initiatives and operating effectively across different regulatory cultural and business environments with the executive presence and judgment to constructively challenge and influence senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience developing leaders and teams managing organizational change and building trusted relationships across business functions regions external auditors regulators and other assurance providers.
- Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or equivalent is strongly preferred; experience within financial services consumer data technology privacy regulatory or compliance environments is beneficial.
- Advanced knowledge and practical application of the Global Internal Audit Standards internal audit methodologies risk assessment audit planning quality assurance and issue management frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to apply data analytics automation and artificial intelligence capabilities responsibly across the internal audit lifecycle.
- Experience using audit technology and analytics to improve audit planning execution continuous monitoring reporting quality and stakeholder insights.
- Strong executive-level written and verbal communication capabilities including development and presentation of reporting for senior leadership and Audit Committees.
- Experience leading or supporting internal audit professional practices and Quality Assurance and Improvement Programs within a global organization.
- Broad enterprise risk experience with exposure to financial services consumer data technology privacy regulatory or compliance environments.
- Experience driving innovation and adoption of emerging technologies including AI within an assurance risk or internal audit environment.
- Strong talent-development orientation with experience coaching audit leaders and building consistent capabilities across geographically dispersed teams.
- Ability to navigate complex global organizations with high standards of integrity independence professional courage and business ethics.
Benefits that support every part of your life:
At TransUnion we design benefits to help youfeel well do well and plan wellfrom day one.
For Your Health: Enjoyday-one eligibilityfor medical dental and vision coverage plus supplemental plan options. Spousal domestic partner and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose taxadvantagedHSAandFSAaccounts to make everyday care more affordable.
For Your Protection: Weve got your back withcompanypaid basic life and AD&D optionalvoluntary life and AD&Dfor you and your family andshort and longterm disability. You can also opt into alegal planpet insurance andtravel accident coverage.
For Your Family: Fromadoption assistance and fertility planning coveragetocaregiver support were here for every chapter. AccessDependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match a andup to 12 weeks of paid parental leavewith eligibility for a thoughtful gradual return.
For Your Future: Build toward whats next with our401(k) with employer matchandEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tapfinancial wellness resourcescareer coaching and optionallongterm care insuranceto plan confidently.
For You: Grow and recharge withtuition reimbursementflexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees up to 12 paid holidays per year commuter benefits employeediscountscharitable gift matching andpaid volunteer time off plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.
For Your Wellness: Access24/7 supportincluding professionaltherapycoaching and emotional wellbeing programs alongside guided meditation and resources that supportphysical mental social and financial wellness.
We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability status veteran status genetic information marital status citizenship status sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 TransUnion takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans. Components of TransUnions Affirmative Action Program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for review to any associate or applicant for employment upon request by contacting .
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Adherence to Company policies sound judgment and trustworthiness working safely communicating respectfully and safeguarding business operations confidential and proprietary information and the Companys reputation are also essential expectations of this position.
TransUnion Overview:
At TransUnion we encourage and are committed to creating a real positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good which empowers our people to grow innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the drivers seat of their professional development while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; thats why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence.
Be a part of our Workforce for Good youll work with great people pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
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About Company
Company Overview TransUnion is a leading global risk and information solutions provider. Our mission is to help people worldwide access opportunities that lead to a higher quality of life. We accomplish this by delivering solutions that help organizations optimize their risk-based dec ... View more