Internal Auditor

The Jackson National Life Insurance Company; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Adoption assistance

Education matching gift

Dependent tuition program

Job summary

Jackson Financial Inc. Internal Audit (JFI IA) is an independent assurance function that supports the Board, Executive Committee, Audit Committee and Risk Committee in evaluating risk management, controls and governance across the organization.

Auditors work on a portfolio of audits, build relationships with management, and perform SOX and MAR testing while upholding internal audit standards. The team delivers outputs on time and within budget, contributing to strong governance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of internal audit standards and methodologies.
• Ability to engage with internal and external parties.
• Strong documentation and analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically (10–20%).

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with management and audit teams.
• Deliver a portfolio of audit assignments on time and within budget.
• Learn the business and assess process and control effectiveness.
• Test key processes and systems within audit scope.
• Draft observations and assist in action closure.
• Support SOX and MAR testing activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Internal audit standards

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Audit/Accountancy qualification

Risk management qualification

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Job Purpose

The Jackson Financial Inc. Internal Audit team (JFI IA) is an independent assurance function that assists the Board, Executive Committee, Audit Committee (AC) and Risk Committee (RC) in protecting the assets, reputation and sustainability of the organization through the objective, risk-based assessment and reporting of the overall effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes across the organization and by appropriately challenging executive management to improve the effectiveness of those processes. The JFI IA team also leads activities supporting compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Model Audit Rule requirements (SOX and MAR Program). Auditors hold a critical role, supporting the execution of key audits across JFI, to the timeline agreed with the audit committee, and in line with a internal and external standards and expectations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Works to build strong and effective working relationships with management, JFI IA team members, ‘second line’ functions, and external assurance providers.
• Supports the delivery of a portfolio of varied audit assignments on time and to quality and budget requirements.
• Continuously builds knowledge of the business and industry impacts for processes being audited.
• Tests key processes, controls and systems within the scope of the audit.
• Conducts audit work in alignment with regulatory expectations, industry best practices and internal audit standards.
• Assists the Senior Auditor, Lead Auditor and Audit Manager in drafting audit observations and agreeing resulting actions.
• Supports the evaluation of audit observation closure by Management through control testing.
• Executes SOX and MAR testing activities.
• Other Duties Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to learn and apply internal audit standards and methodologies.
• Ability to positively engage with internal and external parties.
• Ability to learn to effectively and efficiently perform process and system walkthroughs and document data and information.
• Ability to execute work plans and conduct work effectively to time and quality requirements and in-line with regulatory, industry and JFI IA requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong team player, as evidenced by the ability to contribute to team effort, share responsibility for team results, and exhibit a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated ethical behavior.
• Ability to grasp issues quickly, address problems and keep the audit team informed of challenges.
• Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with audit productivity software packages or the capacity to learn.
• Willingness to travel domestically (approximately 10-20% of time).

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required. Audit, risk management, compliance or financial services experience (internal and/or external) preferred. Recognized Audit/Accountancy, Risk Management or Compliance qualification preferred. Jackson is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. The Company subscribes to and endorses federal and state laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, legally-recognized disability, marital status, legally-protected medical condition, citizenship, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other factor not related to the needs of the job. The Company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Company facilities and campuses are tobacco‑free environments. At Jackson, our employees are empowered to bring a fresh perspective, confront new challenges, and define their own career paths. We value the unique perspectives and innovative ideas that come from our employees' diverse backgrounds.

Company Overview

Jackson is the marketing name for Jackson National Life Insurance Company (Home Office: Lansing, Michigan) and Jackson National Life Insurance Company of New York (Home Office: Purchase, New York).

Jackson National Asset Management, LLC (JNAM) located in Chicago, Illinois, is an SEC‑registered investment adviser and Jackson subsidiary.

Annuities are distributed by Jackson National Life Distributors LLC, Member FINRA.

Benefits

• Jackson companies offer an outstanding benefits package including competitive pay, bonuses, comprehensive health insurance benefits, a matching 401(k) retirement plan, adoption assistance, education matching gift program and dependent tuition program.

To learn more about Jackson's financial strength and results, visit jackson.com.