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Manager - Internal Audit

Carmel, IN

$100K - $133K/yr

Manager-Internal Audit-Carmel, IN (Onsite) Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be ... Drive adoption of audit data analytics and automation to increase audit coverage and efficiency.

Manager - Internal Audit

Carmel, IN · On-site

$100K - $133K/yr

Manager-Internal Audit-Carmel, IN (Onsite) Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be ... Drive adoption of audit data analytics and automation to increase audit coverage and efficiency.

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How much do internal audit data analytics jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for internal audit data analytics in the United States is $115,198.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,000.00 and $134,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Is 40 too old to become a data analyst?

Age is not a barrier to becoming an internal audit data analyst, as the role values skills in data analysis, tools like Excel and SQL, and relevant certifications such as CPA or CIA. Many professionals successfully transition into data analytics later in their careers by gaining necessary technical skills and experience. Employers often prioritize expertise and problem-solving ability over age.

Will AI take over internal audit jobs?

Internal audit data analytics professionals use AI tools to enhance data analysis, identify risks, and improve audit efficiency. While AI automates routine tasks, human judgment remains essential for complex assessments and decision-making, so AI is more of a complement than a replacement in this field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Internal Audit Data Analytics position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Internal Audit Data Analytics professional, you need strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of audit principles, and experience with data manipulation and interpretation, often supported by a degree in accounting, finance, or information systems. Mastery of data analytics tools such as SQL, ACL, Python, and proficiency with visualization platforms like Power BI or Tableau, plus certifications like CIA or CISA, are highly valued. Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are crucial soft skills in this role. These competencies enable professionals to identify risks and anomalies, provide actionable insights, and work collaboratively to improve organizational controls.

How is data analytics used in internal audit?

Internal audit data analytics involves examining large datasets to identify patterns, anomalies, and risks that could indicate fraud, errors, or control weaknesses. Auditors use tools like Excel, SQL, or specialized software to automate testing and improve audit efficiency and accuracy. This approach enhances the ability to provide insights and support decision-making within organizations.

What are some common day-to-day responsibilities for someone working in Internal Audit Data Analytics?

In an Internal Audit Data Analytics role, you'll be responsible for gathering and analyzing large volumes of data to identify trends, irregularities, and areas of potential risk within business processes. You might develop automated audit scripts, prepare visual reports, and collaborate closely with both audit teams and business stakeholders to provide meaningful insights. Typical daily tasks also include data validation, supporting audit planning with data-driven approaches, and presenting findings in a clear, actionable way. This position often requires quick adaptation to evolving data sources and changing organizational priorities, making for a dynamic and impactful work environment.

What is the highest paying data analyst job?

The highest paying data analyst roles are often senior or specialized positions such as data science managers, analytics directors, or roles in finance and technology sectors, with salaries exceeding $100,000 annually. Advanced skills in programming, machine learning, and business intelligence tools, along with relevant certifications, can contribute to higher compensation.

What is an Internal Audit Data Analytics job?

An Internal Audit Data Analytics job involves leveraging data analysis techniques to assess risk, identify anomalies, and improve audit efficiency. Professionals in this role use data visualization, scripting, and statistical methods to analyze large datasets and generate insights for internal auditors. They help enhance audit procedures by automating processes, detecting fraud, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This role requires expertise in data tools like SQL, Python, or ACL, along with a strong understanding of auditing principles.

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Infographic showing various Internal Audit Data Analytics job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 94% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,198 per year, or $55.4 per hour.
Director, IT Audit and Data Analytics

Director, IT Audit and Data Analytics

Lincoln Financial

Charlotte, NC • Hybrid

$96K - $176K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 73 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

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 $96,900 - $176,200 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. 

Follow us on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. For the latest company news, visit our newsroom. 

Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities

If you are interested in a career at Lincoln, we encourage you to review our current openings and apply on our website. Lincoln values the privacy and security of every applicant and urges all applicants to diligently protect their sensitive personal information from scams targeting job seekers. These scams can take many forms including fake employment applications, bogus interviews and falsified offer letters.

Lincoln will not ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or conduct interviews utilizing video chat rooms. We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview.  Please contact Lincoln's fraud team at fraudhotline@lfg.com if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.

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.

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial are considered property of Lincoln Financial and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

Lincoln Financial ("Lincoln" or "the Company") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. Opportunities throughout Lincoln are available to employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling 260-455-2558.

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About Lincoln Financial

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Lincoln Financial Group, a Fortune 200 company with over 10,000 employees, provides advice and solutions that help empower Americans to take charge of their financial lives with confidence. Our core business areas - Life Insurance, Annuities, Retirement Plan Services and Group Protection - focus on supporting, preserving and enhancing over 17 million customer's lifestyles and retirement outcomes. Headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE: LNC) and its affiliates. The company had $324 billion in end-of-period account values as of June 30, 2021. Ranked one of the Best Large Employers in America and Best Employers for Women by Forbes magazine as well as one of Newsweek's Most Responsible Companies, Lincoln Financial Group makes a serious investment in our employees' futures through a broad range of wealth accumulation and protection plans, health and wellness programs, and career development resources designed to help each individual reach their personal and professional goals.

Industry

Finance and insurance

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Radnor, PA, US

Year founded

1905