Controls Analyst

HINCX Hiscox Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive health insurance (vision

Dental and FSA plans

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Sabbatical every 5 years

Adoption assistance

Fitness program reimbursement

Headspace subscription

Job summary

Hiscox USA Finance is seeking a Controls Analyst to lead the control execution, attestation review, and maintenance of the Shield control environment across retained and outsourced operations. The role emphasizes strong partnerships with Claims, IT, and underwriting to embed controls into core processes and align with MAR expectations.

The position supports the annual control framework refresh, Model Audit Rule program, and documentation standards for control ownership, frequency, and evidence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in financial controls, audit, risk or finance operations.
• Strong knowledge of SOX and MAR control frameworks.
• Experience across multi‑functional environments and cross‑functional engagement.
• Ability to challenge control design and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Execute and attest controls across finance and operations.
• Review evidence quality and completeness from functions.
• Maintain control attestations and remediation tracking.
• Support annual certification processes and framework refresh.
• Coordinate Model Audit Rule program and align with group standards.
• Maintain Shield control records and ensure up‑to‑date documentation.

Skills

SOX/MAR knowledge

Excel

Documentation

Stakeholder coordination

Internal controls

Tools

Shield control system

Job description

Job Type

Permanent

Locations

Atlanta, Boston, NYC Manhattan, West Hartford, CT

Reports To

Senior Financial Reporting Manager

About the Role

The Controls Analyst is a key role within Hiscox USA Finance organization, responsible for the execution, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Hiscox control environment. The Controls Analyst will lead core control operations, including attestation review, Shield control maintenance, and annual control framework execution, ensuring controls are appropriately designed, executed, and evidenced across both retained and outsourced (Genpact) operating models. This is a highly cross‑functional role requiring strong partnership with business stakeholders to ensure controls are embedded into core processes and aligned to regulatory expectations, including Model Audit Rule (MAR).

Key Responsibilities

• Control Execution & Attestation
  • Perform and review periodic control attestations across Finance and operational processes impacting reporting
  • Validate completeness and quality of evidence across functions (e.g., Claims reserves, UW data inputs, IT system interfaces)
  • Challenge control design and execution, escalating gaps and inconsistencies
  • Track attestation status, deficiencies, and remediation actions through to closure
  • Support quarterly and annual certification processes for financial and operational controls
• Control Framework & Governance
  • Support the annual refresh of the internal controls framework, including scope expansion beyond Finance into key reporting dependencies
  • Coordinate and support execution of the annual Model Audit Rule program
  • Ensure alignment with Group standards and framework lifecycle expectations
  • Assist in defining control objectives, risk linkages, and documentation standards across end‑to‑end processes
• Shield Control Maintenance
  • Own the maintenance and integrity of control records within Shield
  • Ensure controls reflect the current operating model, including dependencies on upstream systems and third‑party providers
  • Maintain alignment between Shield, SOPs, process maps, and control narratives
  • Ensure clear documentation of control ownership, frequency, and evidence requirements

Candidate Profile & Expectations

• 3+ years of experience in financial controls, audit, risk, or finance operations
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of SOX / MAR / internal control frameworks
• Have experience working across multi‑functional environments
• Are comfortable engaging with both Finance and operational stakeholders (Claims, UW, IT)
• Possess a strong control mindset with the ability to challenge and influence

Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end reporting processes and control dependencies (including upstream operational data inputs)
• Experience with control documentation, testing, and audit support
• Familiarity with control repositories and frameworks (e.g., control libraries and mapped risks)
• Intermediate Excel experience and strong documentation capabilities
• Strong organization, tracking, and stakeholder coordination skills

What We Offer

• 401(k) with competitive company matching
• Comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental and FSA plans (medical, limited purpose, and dependent care)
• Company paid group term life, short‑term disability and long‑term disability coverage
• 24 paid time off days plus 2 Hiscox days, 10 paid holidays plus 1 paid floating holiday, and ability to purchase up to 5 PTO days
• Paid parental leave
• 4‑week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service
• Financial Adoption Assistance and Medical Travel Reimbursement Programs
• Annual reimbursement up to $600 for health club membership or fees associated with any fitness program
• Company paid subscription to Headspace to support employees’ mental health and wellbeing

Salary Range

$70‑$90k

**Please note that this position is hybrid and requires two (2) days in our office weekly**