Chief Audit Officer

Chief Audit Officer

Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

The Chief Audit Officer (CAO) will lead the global Internal Audit function for Everest, a global leader in the insurance and reinsurance industry. This role oversees all audit activities across Everest's global operations, with Internal Audit teams based in the United States, United Kingdom, Mexico, and Colombia. As a senior executive, the CAO provides independent, objective assurance to the Audit Committee, Board of Directors, and senior management on the adequacy and effectiveness of the company's internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. This position requires strategic vision, strong leadership, and deep technical expertise in operational audits, financial controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. The CAO reports functionally to the Chair of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and administratively to the Group Chief Financial Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, risk-based Internal Audit plan that aligns with Everest's strategic objectives and risk profile.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global team of internal auditors located in the USA, UK, Mexico, and Colombia.
• Direct the annual SOX compliance program, including the evaluation of management's internal controls over financial reporting.
• Oversee the execution of operational, financial, compliance, and IT audits, ensuring that findings and recommendations are pragmatic and add value to the business.
• Deliver clear and insightful reporting to the Audit Committee, CFO, and other key stakeholders on audit results, risk trends, and the effectiveness of the control environment.
• Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership to continuously strengthen governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks across the organization.
• Uphold the highest professional standards by ensuring the Internal Audit function adheres to the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards and other relevant guidance.
• Foster and manage key relationships with external auditors, regulators, and other assurance providers.
• Champion a culture of accountability, ethical conduct, and continuous improvement across the global Internal Audit team.

Qualifications & Experience

Personal Attributes

The base salary range for this position is $250,000 - $350,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications, and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).