Senior Manager Internal Audit

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

About Empower

Empower is a leading, growing financial services company helping millions of people build and protect their financial futures. With a broad portfolio across retirement, wealth management, and investment solutions, we combine scale with a strong focus on modernization, technology, and continuous improvement.

Our culture is driven by smart, collaborative people who take ownership, challenge assumptions, and care deeply about doing the right thing. At Empower, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, make meaningful contributions, and see the direct impact of your work in an environment where your perspective is valued and your development is a priority.

As Empower continues to grow and modernize, strong technology risk management and assurance are more critical than ever - making this role a key contributor to protecting the business while enabling innovation. We support flexible, modern ways of working and foster a culture built on trust, accountability, and results.

This position is a hybrid role. Candidate must reside in Colorado.

Job Profile Summary

Lead and oversee IT General Controls (ITGC) testing and technology-focused audit engagements, delivering high-impact assurance and advisory services in a highly visible, cross-functional environment. This role is responsible for driving audit quality, managing stakeholder relationships, and developing talent while supporting the organization’s ICOFR objectives and broader risk management strategy.

What you will do:

• Lead and supervise IT operational audit engagements across the full audit lifecycle, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up, ensuring delivery within established timelines and in accordance with audit methodology.
• Own ITGC testing for the ICOFR program, including audit planning, resource allocation, walkthrough facilitation, testing oversight, and review of results.
• Proactively manage stakeholder relationships by communicating audit status, risks, and emerging issues clearly, timely, and thoughtfully.
• Identify, assess, and evaluate IT risks and control effectiveness; communicate observations, root causes, and practical recommendations to management.
• Collaborate closely with audit peers and business partners to maintain strong working relationships and drive effective outcomes across functions.
• Manage, coach, and mentor direct reports, including performance management, development planning, and ongoing feedback.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit processes, methodologies, and best practices.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems or a related field; CIA and/or CISA strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of IT audit or related experience, including hands-on ITGC testing.
• Deep experience with SAP in an audit, implementation, or IT support role strongly preferred.
• Either 2+ years of experience in financial services and/or public accounting or 4+ years in an IT industry technical role requiring independent judgment, leadership, and risk-based decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to identify risks, evaluate processes and controls, and design meaningful remediation recommendations, particularly related to ITGCs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented leader with exceptional project management skills and the ability to manage multiple audits concurrently.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Proven people leader who fosters collaboration, coaches and develops others, and promotes continuous learning and improvement.

Leadership Expectations

• Leads by example, modeling accountability, integrity, and professional growth.
• Builds trust through transparent and clear communication and constructive feedback.
• Encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional partnership.
• Advocates for continuous improvement of audit practices and team capabilities.

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) –  BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer •  Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. 

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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