Senior IT Internal Auditor

The Group

Reporting to the Board of Directors, Morningstar's Global Audit and Assurance is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve the company’s operations. Global Audit and Assurance helps the company accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

Morningstar's Global Audit and Assurance seeks a highly motivated Senior IT Internal Auditor who thrives on new experiences and challenges. As a Senior IT Internal Auditor, you will play an integral role in evaluating the company’s information technology and information security processes and the effectiveness of internal controls. You will work on a variety of operational, information technology, and compliance reviews and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls over external financial reporting as part of the company’s Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance activities.

The position is based at the company’s headquarters in Chicago and follows a hybrid schedule of 4 days per week in office.

• Assist with the planning, management, and execution of operational, information technology, and compliance-related reviews.
• Perform walkthroughs of complex information technology and information security processes and test the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Document work and assist in the preparation of observations and recommendations for corrective action.
• Supervise audit staff and external consultants, review work papers, and provide appropriate coaching and feedback.
• Effectively apply the COSO internal control framework, COBIT IT governance framework, NIST Cyber Security Framework and IIA International Professional Practices Framework.
• Serve as a consultant and business partner with management.

• Action-oriented, self-starter with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working both independently or in teams within a complex environment.
• Ability to diagnose problems, determine root causes, and recommend solutions to complex challenges.
• Strong understanding of information technology general computer controls, system development life cycle, and IT auditing techniques; including a broad knowledge of IT technologies, operating systems, databases, and application platforms.
• Knowledge of recognized IT audit and governance frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL, NIST, ISO, etc.
• Undergraduate degree in accounting, information technology, management information systems, or a related field.
• Four or more years of internal or external audit experience assessing information technology/security controls and/or internal controls over financial reporting.
• Proven ability to manage people and projects, and actively develop team members.
• Willingness to travel to domestic and international offices.

• Experience in working for a Big 4 or Tier‑Two public accounting firm preferred.
• Knowledge of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a plus.
• Experience performing data analytics and using data analysis or automated audit software is a plus.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., CISA, CISM) is a plus.

• Financial Health
  • 100% 401(k) match up to 6% of salary
• Stock Ownership Potential
• Company provided life insurance – 1x salary + commission
• Physical Health
  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company‑provided HSA contributions (up to $500‑$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
  • Additional medical wellness incentives – up to $300‑$600 annually
  • Company‑provided long‑ and short‑term disability insurance
• Emotional Health
  • Trust‑Based Time Off
  • 6‑week Paid Sabbatical Program
  • 6‑Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
  • Competitive 8‑24 Week Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
  • Annual Flex Stipend – $1,000 annually to cover personal education & well‑being expenses
  • Tuition Reimbursement
• Social Health
  • Charitable Matching Gifts program
  • Dollars for Doers volunteer program
  • Paid volunteering days
  • 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

$95,275.00 - $

Morningstar’s hybrid work environment provides four days in office each week and a range of other benefits to enhance flexibility.

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