Overview
Responsibilities
We are seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead complex audit engagements and provide independent, risk-based insights that strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls. In this role, you will work across multiple business functions, evaluate operational and regulatory risks, and partner with leadership to improve processes and control effectiveness.
This position is ideal for an experienced audit professional who can independently manage audits, communicate effectively with senior leaders, and provide practical recommendations that support business objectives.
What You'll Do
- Lead complex, high-risk, and cross-functional audit engagements from planning through reporting.
- Assess business risks, internal controls, and operational processes to identify improvement opportunities.
- Develop audit strategies and risk assessments for key business areas.
- Evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and established control frameworks.
- Present audit findings, risk implications, and recommendations to management and senior leadership.
- Support special projects, investigations, consulting engagements, and process improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to audit planning, risk assessment activities, and the ongoing enhancement of audit methodologies.
- Identify emerging risks and systemic control issues that could impact organizational objectives.
- Mentor and provide guidance to internal audit team members.
- Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the Internal Audit function.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of internal audit experience within the insurance industry or equivalent experience in audit, compliance, or risk management.
- Bachelor's degree required; professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CISA, CRMA, or similar credential preferred.
- Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk management, insurance operations, MAR/SOX frameworks, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Experience leading complex audits with minimal supervision.
- Ability to assess significant business risks and evaluate control environments.
- Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings and recommendation to senior leadership.
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience.
What You'll Bring
- A risk-based mindset and sounds professional judgment.
- The ability to build credibility with stakeholders across the organization.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A collaborative approach to identifying solutions and improving business processes.
If you are an experienced audit professional looking to make a meaningful impact through independent assurance, risk assessment, and advisory work, we encourage you to apply.
Salary $85,000 - $150,000 + bonus
In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, this range represents a good‐faith estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, credentials, geographic location, and other considerations permitted by law.
This role may be based out of the following office locations, including:
New York, NY; Parsippany, NJ; Conshohocken, PA; and Wilkes‑Barre, PA.
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