Talcott Financial Group is an international life insurance group and the industry’s trusted partner for comprehensive risk solutions. Talcott creatively designs and expertly delivers responsive solutions that transfer risk and manage capital in a way that supports the strategic needs of insurers today and into the future.
Talcott Financial Group has a proven track record of well-executed transactions, and the enterprise benefits from its strong financial position with over $120 billion in assets under management, its investment-grade financial strength ratings, and its partnership with Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm.
Talcott Financial Group’s two core business platforms include: U.S. based Talcott Resolution and Bermuda and Cayman based Talcott Re.
This role is hybrid, in-office, in Hartford, CT
Overview:
The mission of Talcott Resolution’s Internal Audit team is to deliver an independent assessment of risks and control effectiveness to management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, while assisting Talcott Financial Group in the accomplishment of its strategic priorities by bringing a systematic, disciplined and risk-based approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of risk management, operational, and governance processes. We recruit, train and develop professionals to be specialists on business risks and controls by offering:

• Diverse assignments in all aspects of the Talcott Financial Group’s business areas including finance, operations, investment management, actuarial and information technology;
• Opportunities for internal and external training on topics relevant to the insurance industry, auditing and personal development; and
• Frequent interaction with managers and executives within the organization.

We are looking to build out our team with candidates from diverse backgrounds including those in information technology, actuarial, finance, accounting and data science fields. Our goal is to provide you the opportunity to expand on your financial and analytical skills while gaining a better understanding of our business operations. The development of these skills in internal audit will also provide a wide range of career opportunities within other areas of our organization.
Responsibilities:

• Perform delegated tasks for assigned engagements and strategic plan initiatives.
• Accept direction from and work with department management on engagements.
• Execute tests of controls in place to mitigate risks and conclude on effectiveness.
• Contribute to the evaluation of risks and control environment by preparing clear/concise workpapers that document procedures performed and support testing conclusions.
• Effectively communicate with internal audit team and stakeholders.
• Contribute to an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
• Clearly articulate and document understanding of business processes and recognize issues.
• Support the testing of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Work independently and in a team environment to maximize performance.
• Demonstrate leadership through engagement and personal development.
• Active support of and participation in team meetings and department initiatives.
• Pursue certifications and credentials specific to personal development as an auditor.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate business field from an accredited college/university (computer science, accounting, finance, information systems or data science preferred)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant IT experience such as tech support, help desk, data analysis, IT security or application development preferred
• Experience in audit, compliance, or related risk management field is a plus
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of audit concepts, methodologies, and documentation standards
• Experience understanding risk and control environments
• Familiarity with information technology concepts such as infrastructure, cyber security, and application controls
• Familiarity with information technology industry standards and frameworks, such as NIST, COBIT, etc.
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills (verbal, written, and listening)
• Self-starter with project management skills who can work independently and in a team environment to maximize performance and meet deadlines
• Value and promote diverse viewpoints and cultural sensitivity; open-minded
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and tools
• Talcott is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, ancestry or citizenship status, genetic information, pregnancy status or any other characteristic protected by law. Talcott Resolution maintains a drug-free workplace and is committed to building inclusion and leveraging diversity. For more information regarding our Privacy Policy, please go to https://talcott.com/onlineprivacypolicy/onlineprivacypolicy.html