UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This Manager Internal Audit - Risk Surveillance supports the ongoing digital transformation and modernization of internal audit’s risk assessment, audit planning, and risk monitoring practices through the implementation of a Key Risk Indicators (KRI) and Continuous Auditing (CA) program. This role is integral to our strategy to enable Internal Audit with data driven insights and a risk management framework, increasing the scope and depth of risk monitoring across the enterprise and bring value to our business partners.

Beyond implementation, ongoing maintenance, iteration, continuous enhancement of our reporting, and Internal Audit’s Risk Response and Monitoring processes are essential to the success of this position.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform audit and risk surveillance activities in accordance with IIA audit standards and the Internal Audit & Advisory Services Charter
• Executes Internal Audit’s segment specific strategies and framework for data enabled Key Risk Indicators (KRI) and Continuous Auditing (CA) by determining and documenting relevant management metrics and mitigating controls for top risk areas
• Support program operations and partner with Internal Audit’s Data Analytics and Digital Transformation team on various data driven KRI and CA engagements for assigned segment areas
• Identifies and resolves technical, operational, and organizational problems with data acquisition, analysis, and reporting
• Foster an environment of trust and collaboration among business segment leaders to support and promote the KRI and CA procedures and maintain effective communication with all levels of management that foster a collaborative atmosphere
• Execute Internal Audit’s Risk Response and Monitoring processes for assigned segment(s) by understanding the business implications of audit findings and coordinate with the appropriate management to develop practical and actionable business solutions in a timely, cost-effective manner
• Support the consistent interpretation of scoring of risks across UHG’s audit universe within IAAS’ risk assessment and planning process
• Lead execution of risk and control special projects as directed by Internal Audit leadership, including process mapping, risk identification, control validation, recommendation and finding development and reporting
   

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, technology, or related discipline
• 5 years of relevant business experience, including enterprise risk management, internal audit, public accounting, or consulting experience
• Experience designing data analytics and data visualizations to represent business outcomes
• Thorough understanding of risk and internal control concepts and their practical application
• Proven organization, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated solid interpersonal and analytical skills while working effectively with a matrixed team
• Demonstrated solid oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certification (e.g., CPA, CRMP, CIA, CRMA, CISA, CRISC)
• 1 years of experience utilizing BI visualization tools such as DOMO, Tableau, or MS Power BI
• Healthcare Industry experience
• Experience working in a complex IT/IS environment 

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.