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Alternate Locations: Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Hartford, CT (Connecticut); Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania)
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid : Employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office
Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.
Requisition #: 76190
The Role at a Glance
As the Director, IT Audit and Data Analytics, you will provide strategic leadership and direction to Internal Audit's IT and integrated audit initiatives. You will be accountable for the development, execution, and continuous improvement of complex audit programs covering technology, cybersecurity, and data-related risks. In addition, you will ensure delivery of high-quality, risk-based audit outcomes, advance the use of data analytics across the audit lifecycle, and provide independent, objective assurance over the effectiveness of internal controls. You will partner with senior leadership to influence risk management practices and strengthen the overall control environment across the enterprise.
What you'll be doing
Audit Leadership and Execution

• Direct overall audit strategy and execution across IT, cybersecurity, and data domains.
• Accountable for end-to-end audit delivery including risk assessment, planning, execution oversight, and reporting.
• Oversee audit testing and review audit workpapers to ensure quality and defensibility.
• Evaluate and opine on the effectiveness of the technology and data control environment.
• Lead identification and escalation of emerging risks.

Audit Analytics and Innovation

• Define and drive the strategy for audit data analytics.
• Oversee development of repeatable, governed audit analytics.
• Champion adoption of advanced analytics, automation, and continuous controls monitoring.
• Identify opportunities to enhance audit quality and efficiency through data-driven approaches.

Risk Oversight and Continuous Improvement

• Monitor key risk indicators and evolving threats.
• Ensure audits evaluate compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Stay current on IT audit and cybersecurity trends.
• Identify systemic control gaps and drive enterprise-level improvements.

Relationship Management and Executive Influence

• Build relationships with senior stakeholders across the business.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on IT risk and controls.
• Communicate audit results to executive audiences.
• Coordinate with external auditors and assurance providers.

People Leadership and Talent Strategy

• Direct and develop a high-performing audit team.
• Provide coaching and mentorship.
• Hold team accountable for quality and execution.
• Ensure attraction and retention of top talent.

What we're looking for
Must-Haves:

• 7+ years of experience in IT audit, technology risk, cybersecurity, or audit data analytics, preferably within a regulated financial services environment.
• 3+ years of managerial, supervisory, and/or demonstrated leadership experience.
• Professional certification such as CISA, CISSP, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Internal Audit standards, control frameworks such as COSO and COBIT, and cybersecurity frameworks aligned to NIST.
• Demonstrated ability to design and supervise audits, evaluate control effectiveness, develop analytics, and produce defensible audit findings.
• Undergraduate degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field or equivalent work experience.

Application Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted through 10/1/26 subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.
What's it like to work here?
At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.
What's in it for you:

• Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes
• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
• PTO/parental leave
• Competitive 401K and employee benefits
• Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
• Tuition assistance program
• Work arrangements that work for you
• Effective productivity/technology tools and training

The pay range for this position is $120,375 - $192,600 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln's total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln's standard benefits package.
About The Company
Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services.
With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach.
Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.
Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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Additional Information
This position may be subject to Lincoln's Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln's current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.
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