Internal Controls Analyst, IT - San Antonio, United States - Argo Group

Description

Job Description

Argo Group is a leader in specialty insurance with a vibrant culture built on respect, equality, wellness and opportunity. We're an innovative organization that's small enough to be agile and big enough to make a difference in our industry.

Our flexible workplace is continuously evolving to ensure all employees feel:

• Comfortable bringing their whole selves to work.
• Confident that they will be treated respectfully.
• Recognized for their performance and provided with equal opportunities to succeed.

At Argo, skill meets opportunity. If you're wired to raise your hand and ask, "Where can I help?", you'll thrive with us.

An Internal Controls Analyst, IT at Argo is a professional with experience related to IT General Controls (ITGC), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Internal Audits, and Agreed Upon Procedures engagements and is quick to learn and can focus on the most important elements in new or ambiguous circumstances in relation to SOX program management. This position will play an integral part in creating standards/internal processes for IT GRC (audit requests; risk assessment; controls monitoring; issue management; policy lifecycle management). This position will work with IT leadership in key projects and initiatives focused on implementation of process improvements related to ITGC and reducing/eliminating audit risks.

Key Accountabilities

• Identify, understand, and document processes and procedures surrounding IT internal controls. Continually monitor and update the assessment of the control environment, keeping abreast of significant control issues, trends, and developments.
• Develop a detailed understanding of IT processes and assist in preparing/reviewing various documents to communicate understanding to internal/external auditors.
• Responsible for developing, modifying and/or implementing Information Technology General Controls (ITGCs), and for planning, executing and reporting phases of the SOX IT plan.
• Coordinate information requests within expected timeframes to meet internal and external commitments.
• Performs assessments or "pre-audit" reviews of key controls against process activities to highlight areas of improvement and to confirm quality and adherence to audit standards, ensuring completeness of the SOX IT Compliance documentation within the IT organization.
• Provide support in preparing and responding to audit findings and deficiencies.
• Develop and/or recommend policy, process, and procedural changes to management to resolve audit findings.
• Prepare accurate, comprehensive, and timely status reporting.
• Build and maintain cross-functional relationships across Infrastructure, Security Engineering, Application, and audit partners to drive the internal controls readiness and assurance.
• Engage with management to implement new controls and processes in response to changes in the business environment, such as new product introduction, platform / technology adoption and migrations.
• Manage revolving workload of multiple requests, projects, or initiatives.
• Assist with coordination, communication, and training efforts for IT.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, accounting, finance, or related field. Relevant years of experience at the professional level may be substituted for the education requirement.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), preferred but not required.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), preferred but not required.
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in IT compliance, SOX IT General Controls and/or IT audit experience including control design, testing and reporting.
• Knowledge and experience contributing to SOX audits and Compliance Frameworks (e.g., COBIT), as well as an understanding of the IT General Controls
• Ability to work in a fluid environment with ongoing change and partner with colleagues to achieve objectives.
• Ability to work and make judgments independently and act to solve process related issues.
• Ability to manage complex situations or problems with limited guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated aptitude for business and operational analysis.
• Proven ability to manage effectively in a high volume, goal-oriented environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, etc).
• Candidates at a slightly lower level of experience may be considered for a junior analyst role.

PLEASE NOTE: At this time, Argo Group will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization for this position.

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Argo Group, please contact our Benefits Department at

To all recruitment agencies: Unless you have been requested to work on this position, or other positions with Argo Group, please do not forward any resumes to Argo Group employees. Argo Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. is an underwriter of specialty insurance products in the property and casualty market. Argo offers a full line of products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims-handling needs of businesses. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brookfield Reinsurance Ltd. Argo and its insurance subsidiaries are rated 'A-' by Standard and Poor's. Argo's insurance subsidiaries are rated 'A-' by A.M. Best. More information about Argo is available at

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin or citizenship (including language use restrictions), denial of family and medical care leave, disability (mental and physical) , including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, child birth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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Our Benefits

Developing our employees professionally and personally strengthens our organization.
Argo Group offers an attractive Total Rewards package that includes:

• A culture that recognizes performance and empowers employees to excel, offering competitive compensation and merit driven profit sharing.
  
  
• Flexible workplace policies that support employee well-being include compressed hours, flex-time, job-sharing, remote work, sabbatical leave, holiday and summer hours.
  
  
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial planning options that employees can tailor to meet their personal and family needs. In addition to traditional health and wellness plans, benefits include dental, disability, life insurance, medical, and vision insurance, matching 401(k) retirement savings, generous paid time off (21 days of PTO, 11 paid company holidays, 3 floating holidays and a paid voluntary day), paid caregiver and parental leave, paid bereavement, jury duty/court appearances, and military (up to 14 days) leave, employee assistance program (EAP), and an array of voluntary benefits.
  
  
• Argo Academy, a digital and instructor-led platform that offers continuous learning and professional development – Training magazine lists Argo among the Training "Top 125" Companies. Argo encourages career mobility and continuing education to pursue and maintain professional and industry designations, in addition to traditional university and higher education programs.
  
  
• An inclusive culture that develops and sponsors diverse teams, encourages cross-functional engagement and collaboration, builds community through employee resource groups (ERGs), and provides an environment that welcomes ongoing dialogue, creative innovation, professional and personal development.
  
  
• Active community outreach and volunteer programs in addition to matching charitable gifts by 100%.
  
  
• A generous Employee Referral program that results in approximately 25% of all new hires annually.