Hippo Insurance · 21 hours ago
Head of Internal Audit
Bedminster, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expHippo Insurance is dedicated to protecting the joy of homeownership through innovative insurance solutions. The Head of Internal Audit will lead the Internal Audit function, providing independent assurance and advice to the Board of Directors while overseeing all internal audit activities across the company.
Financial ServicesFinTechInsurTech
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a risk-based Internal Audit plan that aligns with Hippo's strategic objectives and risk profile, including key technology and data risks (e.g. AI, cybersecurity, privacy, third-party risk, IT general controls, application controls, and cloud governance) with the ability to adapt to changing business priorities and emerging risks
Establish a scalable resourcing strategy, including defining and managing a co-sourced audit model and hiring internal talent over time as appropriate
Oversee the execution of operational, financial, compliance, and technology audits that include coverage of automation-heavy workflows and AI-enabled processes, ensuring that findings and recommendations are pragmatic, actionable and add value to Hippo
Lead the planning, coordination, and oversight of SOC 2 examinations, including scoping, readiness activities, evidence collection, auditor selection/management, fieldwork support, issue remediation tracking, and timely delivery of high-quality SOC 2 reports aligned to business, customer, and regulatory expectations.Deliver clear and insightful reporting to the ARCC, the Enterprise Risk Committee and other key stakeholders on audit results, risk trends, and the effectiveness of the control environment
Act as a strategic advisor 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) International Professional Practices Framework and other relevant guidance
Foster and manage key relationships with external auditors, regulators, and other assurance providers
Provide oversight and independent assurance over the annual SOX compliance program and ICFR environment, including coordination with external service provider on testing, deficiency evaluation, and reporting, while maintaining appropriate independence and alignment with public company requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Accounting, Business, Risk Management or related field
Professional certification such as CPA, CIA or equivalent
A minimum of 10 years of progressive internal audit, external audit or risk assurance experience
Extensive experience in the P&C insurance or reinsurance industry with deep understanding of the insurance value chain
Strong understanding of risk-based audit methodologies, internal controls, and governance frameworks, including public company expectations (e.g. SEC reporting and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) requirements)
Strong understanding of SEC reporting requirements, and global risk management practices
Experience presenting to and advising Audit Committees and senior management in a publicly traded company environment
Exceptional communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
Unquestionable integrity and the highest ethical standards
A strategic and commercially minded leader with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Exceptional influencing skills with the ability to drive change across all levels of the organization
Demonstrated agility and a results-driven mindset, capable of thriving in a dynamic, fast paced environment
Preferred
Insurtech or fintech experience is strongly preferred
Benefits
Healthy Hippos Benefits - Multiple medical plan options, 100% covered dental and vision for you and your family, and a wellness program that rewards healthy habits.
401(k)-retirement plan
Short & long-term disability
Employer-paid life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Equity -This position is eligible for equity compensation
Training and Career Growth - Training and internal career growth opportunities
Flexible Time Off - You know when and how you should recharge
Little Hippos Program - We offer 12 weeks of parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
Hippo Habitat - Snacks and drinks available for onsite employees
Company
Hippo Insurance
Hippo offers tailored home insurance and uses a hybrid fronting carrier to diversify risk across personal and commercial lines.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (7)
2024 (17)
2023 (21)
2022 (15)
2021 (19)
2020 (7)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.26BKey Investors
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance CompanyBondHorizons Ventures
2021-08-03Post Ipo Equity· $550M
2021-08-03IPO
2020-12-01Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Richard McCathron
President & CEO
Guy Zeltser
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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