Hybrid Director of Internal Audit

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Kemper Corporation in Chicago, IL is seeking a senior Internal Audit leader to drive strategy and execution of enterprise-wide assurance engagements. You will oversee cross-functional teams and advise executives on risk and controls.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, 8+ years in related fields, 6+ years of management, and preferred certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CFA, CPCU, FMLI). Travel up to 20% is expected; sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, IS, or related field.
• 8+ years in internal audit, public accounting, risk management, or related field.
• 6+ years of management experience.
• Insurance industry experience (P&C or Life) preferred.
• Professional certifications: CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CFA, CPCU, FMLI.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%; sponsorship not offered.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of professionals, overseeing engagements.
• Plan, execute, and report on complex assurance engagements across functions.
• Assess internal controls, risk management, and governance practices.
• Partner with leadership to identify risks and develop audit plans.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables and adherence to standards.
• Advise executives with insights on compliance and risk.
• Identify emerging risks and drive proactive mitigation.
• Support the department’s strategy and vision.

Skills

Executive communication

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field

CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CFA, CPCU, FMLI

Job description

Kemper Corporation in Chicago, IL is seeking a senior Internal Audit leader to drive strategy and execution of enterprise-wide assurance engagements. You will oversee cross-functional teams and advise executives on risk and controls.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, 8+ years in related fields, 6+ years of management, and preferred certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CFA, CPCU, FMLI). Travel up to 20% is expected; sponsorship is not offered.