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…