Internal Audit Manager
At a glance
Manager-level Audit & Controls role at Mmc. New York · full-time · $100,700–$201,500 base.
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What you'll do
- Run audits from initial process mapping and risk assessment through testing, written findings, and stakeholder presentations
- Help shape the risk-based audit schedule and take on special reviews or projects when needed
- Find control gaps and efficiency opportunities, then check whether corrective steps address the audit issues
- Keep audit evidence and workpapers complete, and guide assigned team members through engagement work
- Coordinate timelines, resources, and stakeholder updates so multiple audit projects stay on track
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree is required
- At least five years of audit experience, ideally in insurance, reinsurance, health and benefits, or investments
Who this fits
This individual-contributor manager role suits someone who can lead complex audits and influence stakeholders at different levels. It is based in New York on a hybrid schedule, with at least three office days each week. Expect domestic and international travel of about twenty-five to thirty-five percent as business needs require.
From the employer
Company:
Marsh CorporateDescription:
As a member of the Internal Audit department, you will have the opportunity to provide independent and objective assurance over the organization’s control environment, support the audit plan development process, and provide advisory services to Management
As an Internal Audit Manager, you will be part of a global team and will lead all aspects of complex audits – including planning (process documentation/flowcharting, identification of risks and controls), execution/fieldwork, and report writing. You will be the primary point of contact for communicating audit findings and practical recommendations to key stakeholders and IA senior management that strengthen the company’s operational and IT control environment.
This is an individual contributor role and is based in New York, NY and follows a hybrid schedule, with an expectation to work in the office at least three days per week.
We will count on you to:
- Lead audits annually, owning the full audit lifecycle from planning and fieldwork/execution through reporting and presentation to stakeholders
- Participate in internal audit plan development; assist Audit management in developing and implementing a risk-based audit plan
- Perform and lead internal audits, and other special projects as needed, including lead interview meetings, develop audit testing plans, and review audit reports to communicate findings to process stakeholders
- Develop, maintain, and review audit work programs, workpapers to maintain high quality standards
- Identify control weaknesses and business productivity/efficiency opportunities; assess effectiveness of corrective actions to properly mitigate audit findings
- Manage communications with audit stakeholders and business leaders throughout the engagement; ensure audit findings and improvement recommendations are clearly communicated, including participation in closing meetings
- Supervise and coordinate audit team members assigned to engagements (including global team members); provide feedback, coaching, and guidance to drive consistent execution and development
- Review audit workpapers and evidence to ensure quality, completeness, and appropriate documentation to support audit conclusions and reporting
- Drive audit milestones, manage competing priorities, and ensure projects remain on schedule, with appropriate resourcing and disciplined project management
- Stay current on evolving audit techniques, including use of data analytics and AI; actively pursue continuing professional education aligned to department needs and career development
- Demonstrate executive presence and the ability to influence and communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels from executive management to staff
- Willingness and ability to travel (domestic and international) approximately 25–35% as business needs require
What you need to have:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- A minimum of 5 years of audit experience, preferably in insurance, reinsurance, health/benefits, and/or investments/wealth management
What makes you stand out:
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple engagements and deliver to milestones and deadlines
- Experience working with Optro (formerly AuditBoard) or similar workpaper documentation platforms
- Relevant designations (CIA, CPA, etc.)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel
- Knowledge of IT General Controls
- Experience with data analytics and familiarity with Power BI
- Use of AI to assist audit testing
Why join us?
- We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
- We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact on colleagues, clients and communities.
- Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.