Job Specifications
About Cigna Healthcare
Cigna Healthcare is a global health service company dedicated to transforming healthcare. With roots in the U.S. and operations in over 30 countries, we serve more than 180 million customers and patients worldwide. Ranked 13th on the Fortune 500 in 2025, Cigna is recognized as one of the most trusted and influential names in the industry.
Our mission is to improve the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those we serve.
Join our globally recognized brand, where trust, communication, and a positive culture are at the core of everything we do. Our leadership is consistent, approachable, and supportive-ensuring your well-being and work-life balance.
We're looking for individuals who thrive in collaborative environments, are passionate about meaningful change, and want to grow in a company that puts people first.
At Cigna, you'll be part of a purpose-driven team that values innovation, compassion, and impact. Whether you're shaping better care experiences or supporting customers through life's key moments, your work will matter.
Grow with us-and help shape the future of healthcare.
About The Role
Internal Audit helps colleagues identify and evaluate risks and internal controls to support the organization's goals. Using a structured and collaborative approach, we enhance the effectiveness of risk management, governance, and control processes.
This position can be located at the following locations with a hybrid in Glasgow, work from home in London.
Cigna is seeking an experienced Information Technology (IT) audit professional to join its Internal Audit team. This role contributes to the company's evolving technology landscape by supporting and overseeing the execution of technology audits, working closely with audit leadership, and engaging with IT and business stakeholders. It offers personal and professional development opportunities, including support for relevant certifications and learning programs.
You'll Be Responsible For:
Audit Planning: Support audit leadership in planning IT audit engagements. Contribute to defining the audit scope and aligning objectives with key risk areas.
Audit Execution: Lead and execute assigned audit work, including control assessments, testing procedures, and documentation. Monitor engagement progress and assist with quality assurance.
Reporting & Issue Follow-up: Communicate findings to management, recommend corrective actions, and suggest best practices for improvement. Prepare audit findings and present them to relevant stakeholders. Collaborate on identifying practical recommendations and monitor progress on remediation plans.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with IT and business stakeholders to facilitate smooth audit execution and ongoing risk dialogue.
Team Support: Provide guidance to more junior team members during audits and contribute to knowledge sharing across the department.
Special Projects: Contribute to special assignments and operational audits where IT risks are involved. Participate in risk assessments and planning cycles as needed.
What You'll Bring To The Role
Bachelor's degree in Computer Systems, Information Technology, or a related field.
Previous experience in an internal or external IT auditing and have experience leading an audit
Preferred certifications include CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or other relevant IT audit/ Cybersecurity certifications.
Working familiarity with IT systems (Cloud, mainframe, client/server), IT general controls, and control frameworks such as COBIT, NIST, and ISO 27001.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, and audit/data analytics tools like ACL, Tableau, PowerBI.
Preferred experience with healthcare systems and regulations but not essential
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build cross-functional relationships.
Professional and discreet in handling sensitive information.
Why You'll Love Working here
Competitive salary
Multicultural and hybrid working environment
Private Medical Insurance
Employee Wellbeing Benefits
Educational Development Program
About Cigna Healthcare
Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic prot