UnitedHealth Group / Optum is looking for an Internal Audit Manager for Risk Surveillance. In this role, you will support the digital transformation and modernization of internal audit’s risk assessment, audit planning, and risk monitoring practices. You will be instrumental in implementing our Key Risk Indicators and Continuous Auditing program, enabling Internal Audit with data-driven insights and expanding the scope of risk monitoring across the enterprise.
What You'll Do
- 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 leaders to identify Key Risk Indicators and design monitoring criteria.
- Partner with Internal Audit’s Data Analytics and Digital Transformation team on data-driven activities, including implementation of data acquisition automation, monitoring logic, and visualizations.
- Identify and resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems with data acquisition, analysis, and reporting.
- Foster an environment of trust and collaboration to support KRI procedures and maintain effective communication with all levels of management.
- Execute Internal Audit’s Risk Response and Monitoring processes by understanding the business implications of audit findings and coordinating to develop actionable solutions.
- Support the consistent interpretation and scoring of risks within IAAS’ risk assessment and planning process.
- Support execution of special projects as directed by Internal Audit leadership.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, technology, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of relevant business experience in enterprise risk management, internal audit, public accounting, or consulting.
- 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.
Nice to Have
- Relevant certification such as CPA, CRMP, CIA, CRMA, CISA, or 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, or Power Automate.
- Experience working in a complex IT/IS environment.
Technical Stack
- DOMO, Tableau, MS Power BI
- SQL, R, Visual Basic, Python, Power Automate
Team & Environment
You will partner with Internal Audit’s Data Analytics and Digital Transformation team and report to Internal Audit leadership.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $91,700 to $163,700 annually.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401k contribution.
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.





