AVP, Internal Audit

About the role

Everest is a leading global underwriting and risk management company with over 50 years of experience. Our purpose is to underwrite opportunity, supporting growth, innovation, and resilience for our clients, communities, and stakeholders worldwide. Everest Internal Audit conducts audits and reports to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. We bring a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving risk management, control, and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex, risk-based audits across actuarial, investment, treasury, and finance functions.
• Perform fieldwork activities including inquiries, record inspections, and complex control procedures.
• Assess the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Review control design and operating effectiveness through interviews, process reviews, data analysis, and testing.
• Maintain oversight of key financial and operational risks and provide insights on emerging issues and trends.
• Leverage data analytics to enhance audit quality, coverage, and efficiency.
• Partner with business leaders to identify control gaps, determine root causes, and develop practical remediation strategies.
• Prepare and communicate audit findings and recommendations to management and senior stakeholders.
• Support and conduct SOX control testing and advisory activities related to global insurance and reinsurance actuarial reserving processes.
• Collaborate closely with Everest's external auditors, including KPMG.
• Contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 15+ years of experience in internal audit, risk management, public accounting, finance, investments, or related control functions.
• Strong understanding of audit methodologies, risk assessment, and internal control frameworks.
• Audit experience within insurance and reinsurance, with a focus on actuarial, investment, treasury, and finance related risks.
• Experience with SOX testing and control evaluation.
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Advanced organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other audit-related technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Actuarial designation or progress toward actuarial credentials.
• Experience auditing actuarial processes.
• Knowledge of statistical sampling, testing methodologies, and data interpretation.
• Experience leveraging data analytics in audit execution.