Lead Director, Audit Strategic Risk & Reporting

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose‑driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

The Lead Director, Strategic Risk & Reporting is a pivotal leadership role within the Internal Audit Strategic Operations Team, driving innovation and excellence across the organization. In this highly visible position, you will lead efforts to align and optimize processes, strengthen risk and fraud insights, and foster collaboration across assurance functions. You will shape and execute the department’s fraud risk strategy, partnering with compliance, fraud, and investigation teams to enhance detection and prevention.

Additionally, you will oversee and modernize our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform, delivering integrated reporting and operational efficiency that supports informed decision‑making at the enterprise level.

CVS Health follows a 3‑day‑in‑office hybrid work model (generally Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) providing office‑based colleagues the ability to flex between working in the office and working from home based on the work you need to accomplish. By applying to this position, you understand that you will be considered for opportunities at these multiple locations:
Cumberland, RI (Headquarters);
Hartford, CT;
Northbrook, IL;
Scottsdale, AZ. Should you accept a position, we will take your preferred work location into consideration and will attempt to accommodate.

• Fraud Risk Strategy & Oversight – Lead and evolve Internal Audit's fraud risk strategy, driving proactive detection and prevention initiatives in partnership with fraud, compliance, and investigation teams.
• Process Alignment & Optimization – Champion process improvements and alignment across Internal Audit to enhance efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
• GRC Platform Leadership – Oversee and innovate the department's GRC platform, ensuring advanced functionality, integrated reporting, and strong risk monitoring capabilities.
• Risk Insights & Reporting – Deliver high‑quality reporting and dashboards for leadership, enabling data‑driven insights and decisions.

• 10+ years of experience in audit, risk management, or related fields
• Ability to travel up to 10 % (including plane)

• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive department‑level initiatives.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with senior‑level stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of fraud risk management and internal control principles.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, set priorities, and drive results in ambiguous environments.
• Experience with audit and risk management tools (e.g., Audit Board) and reporting platforms.
• Experience with preparing and/or participating in executive and/or audit committee presentations.
• Strong analytical, deductive, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Professional designations such as CFE, CPA, CIA, CISA, etc., or measured progress in achieving such designations.

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field; equivalent years of related professional work experience may substitute.

The typical pay range for this role is $ – $.

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full‑time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short‑term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

This position also includes an award target in the company's equity award program.

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