Operational Audit Leader

About Gen: Gen is a global company dedicated to powering Digital Freedom through its trusted consumer brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, MoneyLion and more. Our combined heritage is rooted in financial empowerment and cyber safety for the first digital generations, and today we deliver award-winning cybersecurity, online privacy, identity protection and financial wellness solutions to nearly 500 million users in more than 150 countries. Together, we share a collective passion and vision to protect consumers and help them grow, manage and secure their digital and financial lives. We’re always looking for smart, fearless and high-impact talent who see AI as a teammate – leveraging it to move faster and deliver meaningful results. When you’re part of Gen, you’ll have the flexibility, tools and support to do your best work and grow your career – from flexible working options and time off to competitive pay, benefits and well-being programs. At Gen, we are scrappy and relentlessly customer driven. We create room for healthy debate, experimentation and continuous learning, and we seek out people with different experiences, identities and ideas to join our team. You’ll work with people who back each other, respect each other and understand that our differences are a competitive advantage. If this sounds like you, we’d love you to be part of Gen. About the Role: The Operational Audit Leader will be responsible for building and leading a risk-based operational audit function that provides independent assurance and business insights beyond SOX compliance. This role will drive enterprise risk coverage and position Internal Audit as a trusted advisor. Specific responsibilities: - Partner with business leaders to support advisory engagements (e.g., process improvement, system implementation, transformation initiatives) - Identify and assess operational, financial, compliance, IT, and strategic risks - Develop and execute a risk-based operational audit plan aligned with enterprise priorities. - Lead end-to-end operational audits (risk assessment, scoping, fieldwork, reporting) across business functions - Deliver actionable insights and recommendations that improve business performance and risk management - Build and maintain audit methodologies, tools, and templates for operational audits - Drive stakeholder engagement and adoption of audit recommendations - Lead/partner special projects – transformation; M&A etc. - Adopt AI tools and other automation for Internal audit function, including SOX processes Personal Attributes: · Visionary leader with a strategic mindset and a passion for leveraging data to drive decision making. · Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-tech environment and manage complex problem. Location: Tempe, AZ Office (Onsite 3 days per week) The annual base salary for this position is expected to be between $225,000 and $250,000. Base salary is one component of Gen's total compensation package, which includes 401(k) match, health insurance options, disability coverage, life insurance, and unlimited paid time off. Actual salaries will vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and competencies related to the role. What’s Next…. After you submit your application, you can expect the following steps in the recruitment process: · TA Call · Hiring Manager (Virtual) · Senior Leadership (Virtual) · Senior Leadership (Virtual) · Senior Leadership (Virtual) · Final Interview - Hiring Manager (Virtual or face-to-face)