Internal Audit Consultant - Optum Financial and Optum Bank - Hybrid in Minnetonka, MN

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Minnetonka
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

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 diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. If you want to achieve more in your mission of health care, you have to be really smart about the business of health care. Our finance professionals at UnitedHealth Group are engaged in the important work of making health care more affordable, simpler and easier for people to access. And you can join us in achieving these goals as an Internal Audit Lead. You will collaborate with an elite team of accounting and finance professionals who are writing the history of our organization and guiding our success as a global industry leader. Financial discipline and accountability count more today than ever. This position is responsible for leading and executing all internal audit and risk management consulting activity within Optum Bank and Optum Financial. Responsible for leading the performance of the financial, business process and information systems audits and special projects to assess the existence, effectiveness and efficiency of the business controls, financial information, and compliance with laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will have treasury experience including but not limited to interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and investment portfolio, BSA/AML, Payment/cash management systems, NACHA, FDICIA/SOX, vendor management, experience reviewing FDIC regulations/guidelines, bank regulatory reporting, commercial and consumer loans. Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead in the development and execution of internal audits including audit planning, detailed audit procedures and related testing and reporting in accordance with professional and departmental standards, including financial (Sarbanes-Oxley testing) and operational
• Prepare clear, accurate and complete workpapers in accordance with department quality standards; meet project timelines and deliverable due dates
• Review work performed by others, provide recommendations for improvement and ensure resources are allocated to meet project deadlines
• Identify audit issues and perform root cause analysis with practical corrective solutions; act a key resource on complex issues while motivating and leading project teams
• As necessary, perform follow-up on assigned audit report action plans to ensure that the business partners have completed agreed upon action
• Participate on special projects undertaken by the department and/or the Company 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
  • 3+ years of relevant business experience, including audit and/or banking
  • Understanding of internal control concepts and their practical application
  • Proven solid interpersonal skills while working effectively with a team
  • Proven oral and written communication skills
  • Proven desire to make a positive impact with the ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities Preferred Qualifications:
    • Pursue audit, assurance or risk related certification
    • 4+ years of relevant business experience including some audit experience
    • Sarbanes-Oxley internal control experience
    • Banking, Healthcare or Public Accounting experience
    • Experience in banking in either an internal audit role or second line of defense compliance role 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. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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