Senior Audit Manager, Digital Business Processes

The purpose of this role is to enhance the capabilities of the Internal Audit function by translating the department’s future state vision for integrated and technology enabled auditing into practice. Reporting to the Senior Director – Strategy and ABS Operations , this role is responsible for leading audits over business processes heavily enabled by data/ IA , ensuring that controls are effective end-to-end across process, systems, and data, and integrating IT, data, and business perspectives into our operational audits , As well as l eading forward looking initiatives related to advanced technologies .

Under the guidance of senior leadership, the Senior Manager – Digital Business Processes deepens Internal Audit’s impact by effectively managing strategic programs of work, cultivating strong cross - functional partnerships, and providing thought leadership on integrated audit approaches and technology enabled assurance. The role also leads and/or participates in audit engagements to ensure high quality execution aligned with the Internal Audit Charter and professional standards.

This is a global role. We are open to considering candidates from all geographies.

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At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Oversee and/or participate in engagements generally supporting North America and ABS , ensuring work is executed to a high standard and in accordance with the annual audit plan and Internal Audit Charter.
• Manage and execute programs of work aligned to Internal Audit’s multi year strategic objectives , with a focus on deploying advanced and AI - enabled technologies across the audit lifecycle and l ead ing the design and delivery of an internal curriculum to strengthen practical IT testing and application knowledge across the audit team, including data flows, system understanding, hands on testing techniques, and emerging technologies.
• Serve as steward of the integrated audit framework, maintaining and enhancing the model while ensuring its consistent operation through close coordination on approach and execution with IT auditors, operational auditors, and PPO.
• Act as a subject matter expert and thought partner on integrated audit methodology , technology risk, and the practical application of data analytics within audits.
• Collaborate cross functionally within Internal Audit (including PPO, Data Analytics, and Audit Leadership ) to identify opportunities for innovation, consistency, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and socialize emerging risks, technology trends, and leading practices, translating insights into actionable initiatives that support department strategy and operations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including IT, risk, compliance, and business leaders, influencing where needed to support adoption of integrated and technology enabled audit approaches.
• Provide day - to - day leadership and guidance to audit teams, supporting effective delivery, professional development, and consistent application of integrated audit practices.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of integrated audit activities and strategic initiatives, recommending enhancements to improve impact and sustainability.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with Aon’s Code of Business Conduct, the Internal Audit Charter, and the Institute of Internal Auditors’ International Professional Practices Framework.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Significant experience in operational auditing and internal controls; professional qualification in audit/risk (e.g., CIA, CISA, or similar) is desirable.
• Understanding of application architectures, workflows, APIs, RPA, and common SaaS/platform patterns . Familiarity with how business logic and controls are implemented in systems ( e.g. config, rules engines, approval workflows).
• Understanding of basics of modeling, data pipelines, and monitoring . Awareness of AI-related risks ( e.g. bias, drift, explainability, over-reliance on models, data protection).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders across business and technology . Ability to articulate how control gaps in digital processes translate to business risks.
• Demonstrated experience managing programs and initiatives that translate strategy into execution; strong project management, prioritization, and organizational skills; experience developing and delivering training or internal curricula for technical topics

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pay Transparency Laws

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $120,000 - $140,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.

The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Chicago, Illinois. The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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