Job Description

You will collaborate with AIG business area and functional stakeholders, IAG and other assurance teams to:

Identify and analyze the inherent risks in the stakeholder’s business and the controls that management has implemented to mitigate their risks
Assist in the development of individual audits to ensure that audit projects and stakeholders focus on key risks and controls
Participate in developing and executing a risk based audit plan, which includes planning, designing and executing testing of controls, drafting of issues, and follow-up and verification of issues closure in accordance with IAG’s Global Audit Methodology and professional standards for audit engagements

IAG is seeking candidates who have excelled in previous work experience, possess strong analytical, quantitative and interpersonal skills, and are enthusiastic about and committed to AIG to contribute to IAG’s mission of being an industry leading internal audit team and key contributor to the achievement of the firm’s strategic goals. We are looking for candidates that are proactive, continuously learn and introduce improved ways of doing things, both to business stakeholders in development of solutions to problems, IAG processes, including the use of data analytics. 

The ideal candidates will be bold thinkers with an entrepreneurial bent, and will possess a powerful blend of IQ (technical skills, consistent learning, statistical & financial acumen) and emotional intelligence [EQ] (adaptive communication, empathy, listening skills, challenging with humility).  IAG also looks for diverse backgrounds of experience, culture and thought. Successful candidates typically have a global perspective and a record of successful teamwork.  You will be part of a large and diverse firm working within a team-oriented environment. You will gain a unique view of AIG, as part of planning and executing on all aspects of the audit process and risk assessment activities and will build close working relationships with business and functional leaders, colleagues across other assurance functions, and fellow team members.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

Assist IAG senior management with audit planning, with proper balance of audit coverage considering the business unit risk profile and other external and internal considerations, and determine staffing/resource requirements
Test controls to ensure they are working as designed by reviewing documentation, meeting with management to discuss the business processes, and observing general business operations
Perform data analysis to identify anomalies or issues in the testing of controls, partnering with the IAG data analytics team
Identify the root cause for control deficiencies and evaluate management action responses to address the root cause
Draft identified issues, audit reports, process narratives and other documents to assist audit team with reporting to the stakeholders
Clearly and concisely communicate issue observations, audit results, or other key messages as needed to a variety of constituents, including senior business and audit management, both verbally and through written audit reports
Take ownership of assigned tasks and seek out ways to improve efficiencies in the IAG process
Accountable for meeting deliverables, quality assurance and methodology standards, including providing real-time feedback
Continually seek to learn through asking questions, getting exposure to new opportunities and training sessions
Provide guidance and direction for junior staff to develop business and audit knowledge and facilitate knowledge exchange/transfer

Qualifications

3+ years of relevant industry experience and/or general audit  experience, including managing others
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
A certified professional designation (e.g. CIA, CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CPA) is preferred
Solid foundational knowledge of auditing and/or insurance business processes, including the relevance of key applicable laws and regulations
Proactive approach to learning the insurance industry and related functions and products
Ability to identify and evaluate key risks and controls across different business processes
Strong interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships with and provide constructive feedback to stakeholders, colleagues and staff auditors
Effective time management skills; coordinate and prioritize competing initiatives while meeting deadlines
Exhibit professional skepticism and curiosity
Team player mentality; holds self-accountable for the success of the team
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Experience with leveraging the use of data analysis tools is a plus (e.g. MS Excel tools, Access, ACL, IDEA, Qlikview, Tableau etc.)
Experience working in the financial services/insurance industries a plus