KKR · 4 hours ago
Internal Audit Lead - Insurance
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $215K/yr
10+ years expKKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. The Internal Audit Lead will be responsible for leading the insurance internal audit practice, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with U.S. insurance regulatory regimes while providing independent assurance and consulting services.
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Responsibilities
Leading the insurance internal audit practice and overseeing execution of the insurance internal audit plan
Managing a team of 4 audit professionals focused on insurance operations and compliance
Overseeing Internal Audit projects and reporting into Managers located in New York
Managing audit-based aspects of U.S. insurance regulatory regimes, including state insurance departments, NAIC requirements, and federal oversight bodies
Helping drive the strategic direction and tactical execution of the risk-based Internal Audit Plan and risk assessment process
Executing internal audits by identifying and assessing the relevant financial, operational, legal/regulatory, and IT risks—including testing the design and effectiveness of mitigating controls
Collaborating on consulting engagements and special projects/analyses requested ad-hoc by Management
Developing process narratives, audit programs, and test procedures for assigned projects
Partnering with firm management to develop and implement corrective action plans in response to Internal Audit recommendations, best practices, and/or process improvements
Preparing audit reports and presenting recommended enhancements to Management
Maintaining awareness and knowledge of regulations in the insurance industry, general accounting principles, internal audit best practices, and best practices common in our businesses
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university
10+ years of working experience
Knowledgeable in insurance processes/risk (underwriting, claims, reserving, reinsurance, actuarial, investment management, etc.)
Relevant experience with insurance regulatory compliance and reporting requirements
Motivated self-starter who works well individually and in teams
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Able to provide professional skepticism with an inquisitive frame of mind
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Preferred
Experience at a Big 4 accounting or financial services firm is a strong plus
Professional certifications are a merit (e.g., CIA, CPA, CPCU, CLU, or other insurance designations)
Benefits
Discretionary bonus
Company
KKR
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.28B2025-08-04Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $550M
2025-03-04Post Ipo Equity· $2.25B
Leadership Team
Hirofumi Hirano (平野 博文)
Member & Chief Executive Officer of KKR Japan
Scott Nuttall
Co-Chief Executive Officer
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