AVP, Internal Audit

Everest•Warren Township, NJ

1d•$173,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AVP, Financial Risk Management Internal Audit About Everest Everest is a leading global underwriting and risk management company with more than 50 years of experience helping businesses navigate uncertainty and thrive. Our purpose is to underwrite opportunity—supporting growth, innovation, and resilience for our clients, communities, and stakeholders worldwide. Everest Internal Audit conducts audits and reports the results of our work to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. We provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services delivered through a highly competent and diverse team. As a business partner, Internal Audit helps the Company accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. At Everest, diverse perspectives drive better outcomes. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where talented professionals are empowered to grow, challenge the status quo, and make a meaningful impact. 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.