Internal Auditor - Lead Audit Manager in Financial Risk Management

At Equitable, our power is in our people.

We're individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities. Here, you'll work with dynamic individuals, build your skills, and unleash new ways of working and thinking. Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential?

Equitable Audit Services (EAS) 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, EAS 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.

The Internal Auditor - Lead Audit Manager, Financial Risk Management team member will be responsible for auditing control design and operating effectiveness for the processes within the Investment and Accounting areas. In addition, this role will perform continuous business monitoring and other special projects. Candidates are expected to be able to work in a fast-paced environment and have a commitment to high quality, timely results.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to :

• Lead and conduct team-oriented, risk-based audit activities designed to identify business risks and evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes.
• Monitor the risk profile within the Investment, Accounting and Treasury areas.
• Perform fieldwork activities, including inquiry of clients, inspection of records and documents, and observations and re-performance of complex control procedures. Incorporates use of data analytics to improve effectiveness and efficiency of audit.
• Communicate audit results to senior team members and business line management, performs appropriate follow-up tasks.
• Prepare drafts of Audit Reports, analyze basic control gaps and root causes to formulate potential remediation actions.
• Participate in special projects as appropriate.

Job Expectations : Travel :

Office Location and In Office Schedul e : This position can be located in either our New York, NY; Charlotte, NC or Syracuse, NY offices. This team member will be working in the office on a hybrid schedule of 2-3 days in office per week.

The base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000. Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location. In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility.

For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.

Equitable Pay and Benefits : Equitable Total Rewards Program

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Skills

Auditing : Knowledge of the organization's internal audit processes, practices and methods; ability to perform audits to ensure organizational compliance.

Client Relationship Management : Knowledge of client relationship; ability to address issues critical issues to meet client needs and maintain engaged, partnering relationship with business partners and clients.

Effective Communications : Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Insurance and Finance Concepts : Knowledge of financial risks with focus on investment risks within insurance industry; ability to apply finance, investment and accounting concepts and terminologies within insurance related practices.

Internal Controls : Knowledge of concept, methods, and processes of internal control; ability to create, implement, evaluate and enhance processes in internal controls.

ABOUT EQUITABLE

At Equitable, we're a team committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.

We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently - where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.

We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose.

Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.

NOTE : Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314-2211 or email us at TalentAcquisition@equitable.com.