Description

Primary Details
Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

The Opportunity: The Senior Internal Auditor role is expected to lead internal audits end-to-end, ensuring that key deliverables and milestones are achieved. They are expected to perform risk assessment and controls testing and contribute towards the completion of the work program and drafting of audit reports. Insurance or Financial services experience high preferred.

• Location: New York City, NY
• Work Arrangement: This role is hybrid, where you will be expected to be in the office 2-3 days per week
• The salary range for this role is between $125,000.00 and $188,000.00

Primary Responsibilities:

Audit Execution

• Lead audit engagements, developing timetables, engaging stakeholders, and coordinating the key deliverables.
• Ensure audits are conducted in compliance with the Group Audit Manual, to a high standard and within deadlines.
• Proactively gather information, assess risks and develop Audit Work Programs.
• Test and conclude on the design and effectiveness of mitigating controls.
• Use approved tools (TM+ audit application, templates, sampling methodology, data analytics) for conducting and documenting work.
• Communicate audit findings and work with management to address control deficiencies, recommend remediation plans and monitor management actions.
• Draft issues and observations in accordance with GIA methodology and reporting requirements for inclusion in the audit report.
• Support the adoption of best practices and new initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the team, coaching junior team members where necessary.
• Perform complex audits and reviews that require experienced staff.

GIA Strategy and Initiatives

• Understand and support implementation of GIA strategy.
• Actively participate in Internal Audit's Centre of Excellence programmes, such as underwriting, claims, ESG, data analytics, risk culture.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective ongoing working relationships with the business.
• Handle diverse viewpoints professionally, consulting with GIA management as appropriate.
• Monitor feedback during audits and respond appropriately.

Self and Team

• Actively seek feedback and take ownership of personal career development.
• Coach and guide junior staff.
• Support the onboarding process for new team members to ensure smooth integration.
• Contribute to a positive work environment, by demonstrating the QBE DNA.

Work Experience:

Necessary Work Experience includes:

• Moderate relevant experience in insurance or assurance (audit/risk management).

Preferred Work Experience includes:

• Proven experience in leading internal or external audits of financial and operational controls within the insurance or the financial services sector.
• Awareness of Institute of Internal Audit's Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Good understanding of business structures, functions, key processes, risks and controls to enable review, assessment, testing and identification of any efficiency and/or effectiveness recommendations.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of GIA methodology, processes and requirements, and relevant standards and regulatory requirements in the conduct of assigned work.
• Fundamental knowledge of risk and internal control concepts and experience in applying them to plan, perform, and report on the evaluation of business functions processes, risks and controls.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and software.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Post graduate qualification in audit, insurance, risk management or related area.

Experience: Proven experience in leading internal or external audits of financial and operational controls within the insurance or the financial services sector.

Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience in insurance or assurance (audit/risk management).

Licenses/Certifications: CIA, CPA, CA preferred.

Preferred Competencies/Skills:

• Ability to work independently, with limited direction and guidance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills capable of building relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of management.
• Competent project manager.
• An analytical thinker, with the ability to explore and evaluate information, including the use of data analysis techniques.
• Proficient in use of Office software.
• Adaptable to change and able to work in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Knowledge:

• Awareness of Institute of Internal Audit's Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Good understanding of business structures, functions, key processes, risks and controls to enable review, assessment, testing and identification of any efficiency and/or effectiveness recommendations.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of GIA methodology, processes and requirements, and relevant standards and regulatory requirements in the conduct of assigned work.
• Fundamental knowledge of risk and internal control concepts and experience in applying them to plan, perform, and report on the evaluation of business functions processes, risks and controls.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and software.
• Products and concepts relating to the insurance industry.

Compensation Package: The salary range for this role is provided above. This is the national range for location(s) listed. The salary offer will be decided based on the role's complexity, its location, and the candidate's professional background, including their education and experience. Beyond the base salary, regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBE's annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance."We encourage all candidates to apply, even if their salary expectations fall outside of this range, as we are committed to finding the right fit for our team.

QBE Benefits: We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to:

• Hybrid Working - a mix of working from home and in the office

• 22 weeks of paid leave for family growth, with 12 weeks available to all parents on a gender-equal basis

• Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8%

• Well-being program including holistic wellbeing coaching, gym membership, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice

• Tuition Reimbursement for professional certifications, and continuing education

• Employee Network and Community - QBE actively supports six Employee Networks, and many ways to give back to your community

To learn more, click here: Benefits | QBE US .

Why QBE ? What if you could have a positive impact - at work and in the world?

At QBE, we're enabling a more resilient future - for our customers, communities, environment, and for our people. We're building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the center of our success.

Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team, you'll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. And our international scale means we're big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.

Join us now, so you can be part of our success - and we can be part of yours!

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QBE provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color ; gender; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; protected veteran status; or disability or any other legally protected status. " "

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

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Supplementary information " "

Skills:
Accounting, Analytical Thinking, Audit Management, Communication, Corporate Governance, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Financial Products, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Operations Management, Process Improvements, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Working Independently

How to Apply:

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.