Manager Internal Audit - Risk Surveillance - Eden Prairie, MN - Hybrid

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Eden Prairie, MN, USA
In-Office
92K-164K Annually
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Analytics
The Role
Requisition Number: 2345708
UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
This Manager Internal Audit - Risk Surveillance supports the ongoing digital transformation and modernization of internal audit's risk assessment, audit planning, and risk monitoring practices through the implementation of a Key Risk Indicators (KRI) and Continuous Auditing (CA) program. This role is integral to our strategy to enable Internal Audit with data driven insights and a risk management framework, increasing the scope and depth of risk monitoring across the enterprise and bring value to our business partners.
Beyond implementation, ongoing maintenance, iteration, continuous enhancement of our reporting, and Internal Audit's Risk Response and Monitoring processes are essential to the success of this position.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Perform audit and risk surveillance activities in accordance with IIA audit standards and the Internal Audit & Advisory Services Charter
  • Execute Internal Audit's risk monitoring strategy by determining top risks for key business areas and coordinating with business leaders to identify Key Risk Indicators (KRI) and design risk monitoring criteria
  • Partner Internal Audit's Data Analytics and Digital Transformation team on various data driven activities for assigned business areas, including implementation of data acquisition automation, metric and monitoring logic, visualizations and monitoring workflow
  • Identifies and resolves technical, operational, and organizational problems with data acquisition, analysis, and reporting
  • Foster an environment of trust and collaboration among business segment leaders to support and promote the KRI procedures and maintain effective communication with all levels of management that foster a collaborative atmosphere
  • Execute Internal Audit's Risk Response and Monitoring processes by understanding the business implications of audit findings and coordinate with the appropriate management to develop practical and actionable business solutions in a timely, cost-effective manner
  • Support the consistent interpretation of scoring of risks across UHG's audit universe within IAAS' risk assessment and planning process
  • Support execution of special projects as directed by Internal Audit leadership

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, technology, or related discipline
  • 5+ years of relevant business experience, including enterprise risk management, internal audit, public accounting, or consulting experience
  • Experience designing data analytics and data visualizations to represent business outcomes
  • Understanding of risk and internal control concepts and their practical application
  • Proven organization, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated solid interpersonal and analytical skills while working effectively with a matrixed team
  • Demonstrated solid oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Relevant certification (e.g., CPA, CRMP, CIA, CRMA, CISA, CFE)
  • 1+ years of experience utilizing BI visualization tools such as DOMO, Tableau, or MS Power BI
  • Healthcare Industry experience
  • Experience using statistical analysis, machine learning or artificial intelligence to assess business performance
  • Experience performing data analysis and automation using technologies such as SQL, R, Visual Basic, Python and Power Automate
  • Experience working in a complex IT/IS environment

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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HQ: Eden Prairie, MN
160,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.

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