What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal IT Auditor, Insurance Services position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
What to Expect
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
As an Internal Insurance IT Auditor at Tesla Insurance, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the integrity, security, and compliance of our infrastructure and systems for our innovative insurance operations. This includes our proprietary insurance claim and policy administration platforms. You will leverage advanced analytics and technical expertise to evaluate controls, identify risks, and ensure alignment with applicable technical, legal/regulatory, and internal governance frameworks. This role is pivotal in supporting our mission to innovate safely and responsibly.
What You'll Do
- Audit Planning & Risk Assessment: Lead the design and execution of risk-based audit programs across IT systems and applications, including automation and SI driven tools. This includes scoping, prioritizing high-risk areas, and optimizing audit coverage
- Audit Execution & Testing: Perform detailed assessments to test configurations, evaluate data integrity, and identify control exceptions at scale. Conduct deep-dive reviews of system logs, access controls, and change management processes
- Risk & Vulnerability Identification/ System Audits: Proactively detect risks, including security gaps, configuration drift, and emerging threats. Assess and audit system security, data protection mechanisms, and access control models
- Compliance & Governance: Evaluate the effectiveness of IT & SI governance and regulatory compliance (e.g. SOX, CCPA). Verify adherence to internal standards and industry best practices
- Documentation & Reporting: Prepare clear, concise audit reports and work papers. Communicate findings, recommendations, and risk mitigation strategies to leadership, IT teams, and cross-functional stakeholders
- Follow-Up & Remediation Tracking: Monitor implementation of corrective actions, conduct follow-up reviews, and validate that issues are resolved effectively and sustainably
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with IT, InfoSec, Compliance, and Business Operations teams to strengthen controls, improve processes, and support incident response and root cause analysis
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or Business (with IT, analytics or risk concentration) or equivalent in relevant work experience
- 3 years of experience in IT auditing, internal audit, or technical compliance. Experience in the insurance industry preferred
- Demonstrated experience with audit planning, risk assessment, and control testing in complex, high-velocity environments
- Proficiency in using AI and data analytics tools (e.g., Python, SQL, Power BI, or AI-powered audit platforms) to analyze large-scale evidence
- Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks (COBIT, ITIL), cybersecurity standards (NIST, ISO 27001), and regulatory requirements
- Proactive mindset, attention to detail, ability to pivot quickly and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical findings into actionable business insights
- Strong blend of technical expertise, auditing experience, and strategic thinking, with a focus on risk, compliance, and emerging technologies
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
- Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.