Director, Internal Audit — Hybrid, Chicago Leader

Kemper; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Kemper, located in Chicago, IL, seeks an experienced Internal Audit leader to drive strategy, execution, and advisory engagements across the enterprise. You will oversee cross-functional teams, strengthen controls, and partner with executives to improve governance and risk management.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in internal audit or related fields, 6+ years in leadership, and insurance industry experience. This hybrid Chicago role offers a competitive bonus and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 8 years of professional experience in internal audit, public accounting, risk management, or related field.
• At least 6 years of previous management experience leading talent.
• Insurance industry experience, including Property & Casualty and/or Life Insurance operations.
• Preferred: CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CFA, CPCU, FMLI.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide assurance and advisory engagements across multiple functions and risk areas.
• Travel up to 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Manages and develops a team of professionals, promoting development and career growth.
• Leads planning, execution, and reporting of complex assurance and advisory engagements across functions, assessing internal controls, risk management, and governance.
• Partners with business leadership to identify risks and develop audit plans.
• Ensures high-quality deliverables and adherence to standards.
• Serves as trusted advisor to executives, providing insights on compliance and risk mitigation.
• Identifies emerging risks and develops proactive mitigation strategies.
• Fosters continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability in Internal Audit.
• Supports implementation of department strategy and vision.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Communication

Strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Kemper, located in Chicago, IL, seeks an experienced Internal Audit leader to drive strategy, execution, and advisory engagements across the enterprise. You will oversee cross-functional teams, strengthen controls, and partner with executives to improve governance and risk management.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in internal audit or related fields, 6+ years in leadership, and insurance industry experience. This hybrid Chicago role offers a competitive bonus and benefits package.