Wilton Re · 2 days ago
Manager, Internal Audit
Norwalk, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$135K/yr - $165K/yr
6+ years expWilton Re is an industry leader in the life (re)insurance space, specializing in the acquisition of in force life insurance and annuities. The Manager, Internal Audit will lead operational audits, ensure compliance with internal controls, and assist in the onboarding of new governance tools while fostering relationships across the organization.
InsuranceLife InsuranceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Plan, lead, and execute testing for operational audits across Wilton Re and Texas Life’s higher risk processes (40%)
Planning – Working with Chief Auditor and auditee to define audit scope, establish work program and timeline for audit fieldwork
Audit Oversight – Ensuring that auditees are provided testing support timely, ensuring that auditors are performing their testing thoroughly and timely
Testing – In addition to leading the audit, the audit manager will likely need to perform some of the testing themselves
Reporting – Socializing any audit issues with the auditee, creating draft audit reports to summarize the work performed, issue descriptions, and impact to the organization
Assist in oversight over outsourced audit resources in planning, scheduling and monitoring of annual Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) cycle (25%)
Coordination with control owners, including training, rationalizing of in/out-of-scope controls, updates to control language
Develop relationships with control owners to understand changes to control as well as progress towards remediating previously-identified issues
Establishing regular communication with external auditors to socialize any control deficiencies and provide updates on issue remediation
Perform advanced fieldwork activities, including inquiry of auditees inspection of records and documents, and observations and re‐performance of complex control procedures: incorporating the use of data analytics to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the Internal Audit function (10%)
Work closely to monitor management’s corrective actions for audit issues within specified time frames for update reporting to Wilton Re leadership and Audit Committee updates (10%)
Participate in special projects, investigations as necessary.Includes providing controls-related guidance to business owners, development & delivery of risk & controls training, (10%)
Assist in design, implementation, testing, and ongoing management of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool (5%)
Qualification
Required
Minimum 6 years of professional experience within Internal Audit at a financial service institution, ideally a life insurer or re-insurer or within a public accounting firm
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics is required
Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a plus
Preferred
Big Four Experience Preferred (not Required)
Benefits
Annual performance-based bonus
401K with employer contribution
Profit-sharing program
Long-term incentives (equity)
Competitive vacation and sick time, including company-paid holidays, floating holidays and early closing days
401(k) plan with employer contribution - US Employees Only
Profit Sharing Program
Competitive parental leave
Health, vision, dental, and life insurance, including access to health and wellness programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Current hybrid working environment
Employee Engagement Events and various committees on site to join
Company
Wilton Re
Wilton Re is a provider of life insurance, reinsurance, and risk capital services.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.04BKey Investors
Stone Point Capital
2021-11-01Series Unknown· $25.77M
2020-11-24Series Unknown· $25.61M
2018-06-08Series Unknown· $29.82M
Leadership Team
Scott Sheefel
CEO, Wilton Re U.S.
Steven Lash
SVP & CFO, Wilton Re Group
Recent News
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