Internal Audit Lead

Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring a Internal Audit Lead to join our Internal Audit team.

Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves—one that behaves like a doctor in the family.

About the role:

The Internal Audit lead meaningfully contributes in our dynamic Internal Audit (IA) function. You will flex between IT and operational/business internal audits, providing assurance and insights that strengthen risk management and internal controls across the organization. The Internal Audit lead leads and executes multiple internal audit engagements, working with IA leadership.

You will report into the IT Internal Audit Associate Director.

Work Location: This position is based in our NYC office, requiring a hybrid work schedule with 3 days of in-office work per week. Thursdays are a required in-office day for team meetings and events, while your other two office days are flexible to suit your schedule.

Pay Transparency: The base pay for this role is: $103,200 - $134,450 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar's unlimited vacation program and annual performance bonuses.

Responsibilities:

• Lead internal audits covering IT systems, cybersecurity, and operational processes


• Evaluate risks, control design and operating effectiveness, and process improvement opportunities


• Write clear, relevant internal audit reports and track finding remediation efforts


• Present findings and articulate risks and possible effects to management


• Help with risk assessment and development of annual audit plan


• Partner with IT, Operations, Compliance, Security and Finance teams on key initiatives


• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Internal Audit function by developing and enhancing audit methodologies, tools, and best practices


• Develop relationships with partners to understand functions, processes, potential risks and influence the risk mitigation efforts


• Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.


• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Data Science, Information Systems, or other related fields, or 4 years of commensurate experience.


• 3+ years experience in internal audit or a similar role, in Big4 or public companies


• 2+ years of relevant industry experience (healthcare, insurance, and / or technology)


• Knowledge of ITGCs, cybersecurity, and business process controls


• Familiarity with COSO, COBIT, NIST, HIPAA, SOX, or HITRUST


• Strong communication, analytical, and project management skills

Bonus points:

• CPA, CIA, CISA, or other audit-related certifications preferredInsurance and healthcare


• Familiarity with data & analytics and willingness to enhance skillset