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We’re harnessing the power of technology to revolutionize this archaic, complicated industry. Using machine learning and mobile telematic platforms, we’ve built one of the most innovative insurtech companies in the world.\nThe Opportunity\nThe IT Audit Manager, Internal Audit and Internal Controls exists to lead the ongoing maintenance, evaluation, and testing of the organization’s IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, and IT security controls for the SOX, Model Audit Rule (MAR), and Internal Audit programs. This role is expected to play a critical part in the continuing evolution of the internal technology control framework while managing audit projects across cloud infrastructure, engineering, data platforms, and core business systems as part of the Internal Audit function.\nSuccess is achieved by providing strong project management over technology audits, reviewing technical workpapers for external and audit report readiness, leveraging AI to perform data analytics and visualization, and educating cross-functional business and engineering partners on maintaining a robust, scalable control environment. The ideal candidate combines hands-on IT audit expertise, strong supervisory skills, and a deep understanding of information security, modern technology architecture, and risk management.\nSalary Range: $134,100 - $167,600 (Eligible for competitive bonus and equity offering)\nRoot is a “work where it works best” company. 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We will continue to have our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.\nHow You Will Make an Impact\nLead IT Audit & Compliance Project Management: Drive project management efforts for the implementation, testing, and continuous monitoring of Root’s IT General Controls (ITGCs), automated application controls, SOC 1 reviews, and IT-dependent reporting to support SOX and Model Audit Rule (MAR) compliance.\nSupervise & Guide Audit Execution: Lead and mentor IT auditors and cross-functional team members through complex technology processes, system implementations, and automated & manual controls.\nReview Workpapers & External Audit Liaison: Review IT audit workpapers to ensure alignment with professional standards, audit readiness, and seamless coordination with external auditors and regulatory examiners.\nCritical Technology Projects & System Launches: Partner proactively with engineering, product, and IT operations to ensure risk and control perspectives are assessed, designed, and implemented during critical business and technology initiatives.\nStakeholder Collaboration & Education: Work collaboratively with the Head of Internal Audit and Internal Controls and technology process owners (including engineering, InfoSec, and IT) to effectively communicate the value of proactive risk management and strong internal controls.\nIssue Evaluation & Remediation: Collaborate with control owners to identify root causes, vet IT findings, evaluate year-end issue severity, and verify that effective, sustainable technical remediation is implemented.\nReporting & Data-Driven Insights: Develop clear, concise audit reports and executive updates utilizing data analytics and visualization concepts to communicate audit results and IT risk exposures to leadership.\nPolicy & Control Framework Evolution: Partner with the team to maintain and update IT internal audit standards, methodologies, testing procedures, risk and control matrices (RCMs), and process flowcharts.\nGRC System Utilization: Utilize the organization’s governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tool (Optro) to facilitate end-to-end preparation, review, documentation, and tracking of IT audit workpapers and remediations.\nWhat You Will Need to Succeed\n5+ years of relevant experience in IT Audit, IT Risk and Compliance, Information Security, or Internal Audit (in-house or Big Four / public accounting equivalent).\n2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.\n2+ years of experience working in an Insurance, Technology, or InsurTech environment preferred.\nCISA, CIA and/or CPA are preferred.\nSolid knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGCs), Information Security, Change Management, System Development Life Cycles (SDLC), Logical Access, and Computer Operations.\nFamiliarity with industry standards and regulatory frameworks, such as COSO, SOC 1 / SOC 2, SOX and/or NAIC Model Audit Rule.\nExperience auditing modern cloud architectures (e.g., AWS), SaaS ecosystems, and automated data pipelines.\nAnalytical & Problem-Solving Capabilities: Highly analytical, with demonstrated experience leveraging data-driven insights and audit analytics to evaluate systems and prioritize risk.\nProject Management & Communication: Proven track record of managing multiple project timelines simultaneously, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders without direct authority.\nAs part of Root's interview process, we kindly ask that all candidates be on camera for virtual interviews. 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