Title:
AVP, Internal Audit
Company:
Everest Global Services, Inc.
Job Category:
Audit
Job Description:
AVP, Financial Risk Management Internal Audit
The Opportunity
Everest Internal Audit is seeking an experienced Assistant Vice President, Financial Risk Management Audit to join our high-performing team.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of actuarial, investment, treasury, and finance risks, partnering directly with senior business leaders to evaluate and enhance critical governance, risk management, and control processes across a global insurance organization.
In this highly visible role, you'll lead and conduct risk-based audits, provide insight into financial risk management, support SOX compliance efforts, and help strengthen the control environment within one of the world's leading insurance and reinsurance companies.
What You'll Do
- Lead and execute complex, risk-based audits across actuarial, investment, treasury, and finance functions.
- Perform fieldwork activities including but not limited to inquiry of clients, inspection of records and reperformance of complex control procedures.
- Assess the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
- Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness through interviews, process reviews, data analysis, and testing.
- Monitor key financial and operational risks and provide insights on emerging issues and trends.
- Leverage data analytics to enhance audit quality, coverage, and efficiency.
- Partner with business leaders to identify control gaps, determine root causes, and develop practical remediation strategies.
- Prepare and communicate audit findings and recommendations to management and senior stakeholders.
- Support and conduct SOX control testing and advisory activities related to global insurance and reinsurance actuarial reserving processes.
- Collaborate closely with Everest's external auditors, including KPMG.
- Contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives across the organization.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 15+ years of experience in internal audit, risk management, public accounting, finance, investments, or related control functions.
- Strong understanding of audit methodologies, risk assessment, and internal control frameworks.
- Audit experience within insurance and reinsurance, with a focus on actuarial, investment, treasury, and finance related risks.
- Experience with SOX testing and control evaluation.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
- Advanced organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other audit-related technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Actuarial designation or progress toward actuarial credentials.
- Experience auditing actuarial processes.
- Knowledge of statistical sampling, testing methodologies, and data interpretation.
- Experience leveraging data analytics in audit execution.
Why Join Everest?
- Gain exposure to senior leadership and critical business functions across a global organization.
- Work on complex actuarial, investment, and financial risk topics that directly influence business performance.
- Join a respected Internal Audit function that serves as a strategic advisor and trusted business partner.
- Collaborate with talented professionals across Audit, Finance, Investments, Actuarial, and Risk Management.
- Be part of a culture that values continuous learning, innovation, inclusion, and professional growth.
Location & Travel
- Location: Warren NJ headquarters.
Compensation & Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is $173,000 – $250,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and work location.
Everest offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) and retirement savings programs
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness programs
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
If you're a risk-focused audit professional who enjoys tackling complex financial and actuarial challenges while influencing meaningful business outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.
What if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.
Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
Warren, NJ
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