Risk Advisory Senior Associate (Insurance)

C010 Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC; Virginia; On-site; USD 86,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Paid Care Leave

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert invites applicants for a Senior Associate (Insurance) within its Risk Advisory practice. You will support internal audit, governance, SOX compliance, and risk management for Life & Health, Property & Casualty, and Reinsurance clients, delivering practical recommendations and actionable deliverables.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, coach junior staff, and help grow Cherry Bekaert's insurance risk capabilities while balancing client needs, regulatory demands, and project

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in insurance industry or professional services (internal audit, risk management, SOX, governance, regulatory compliance)
• Strong understanding of insurance operations, regulatory environment and internal controls
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and collaborate with client stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Support insurance-focused engagements across internal audit, risk management, governance, compliance, internal controls, SOX and operational improvement
• Evaluate risks and control environments to identify gaps and improvement opportunities
• Document findings and develop actionable client deliverables
• Build relationships with insurance client stakeholders and learn their business context
• Collaborate with senior team to deliver high-quality engagement work
• Coach junior professionals and contribute to growing insurance Risk Advisory capabilities

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Multi-priority management

Client relationship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in CIS

Job description

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. At Cherry Bekaert we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We approach today’s toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value. We are all committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions. To meet this commitment, Cherry Bekaert will provide you with the space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey. If you understand how insurance organizations operate and want to help clients address their most important risk, control, compliance, and operational challenges, this opportunity is for you. Cherry Bekaert's Risk Advisory team is seeking a Senior Associate (Insurance) to support the continued growth of our work across a diverse portfolio of Life & Health, Property & Casualty, and Reinsurance organizations. Working alongside an experienced leadership team, you'll leverage your foundational skills in internal audit, governance, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) while advancing your knowledge of the ever-evolving regulatory and business priorities our clients face in a collaborative environment that will help you build the client and leadership skills to advance your career.

Responsibilities

• Support insurance-focused client engagements across internal audit, risk management, governance, compliance, internal controls, SOX, and operational improvement, from planning and fieldwork through final deliverables
• Apply your understanding of Life & Health, Property & Casualty, and/or Reinsurance operations to identify business, financial, operational, compliance, and control risks
• Evaluate internal controls and business processes, identify gaps and improvement opportunities, and develop practical recommendations aligned with client priorities
• Conduct internal audit and advisory fieldwork, analyze financial and operational information, and document clear findings and conclusions in audit workpapers
• Build relationships with insurance client stakeholders by learning their business, understanding their risk environment, and helping address emerging industry and regulatory challenges
• Collaborate with senior team members to develop clear, actionable client deliverables and contribute to high-quality engagement execution
• Support and coach junior professionals while contributing to the continued growth and development of Cherry Bekaert's insurance Risk Advisory capabilities

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Information Systems (CIS), or a related field
• 2+ years of experience working within the insurance industry or a professional services organization serving insurance clients in the following areas: internal audit, risk management, SOX compliance, governance, regulatory compliance, internal controls, and/or operational improvement
• Working knowledge of insurance operations, business processes, industry risks, internal controls, and the regulatory environment affecting insurance organizations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess processes, evaluate controls, analyze information, and translate findings into practical recommendations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and project deadlines while producing accurate, well-documented work
• Ability to build productive relationships and collaborate effectively with client stakeholders and engagement teams
• Ability to travel as needed, not expected to exceed 25%

Additional, preferred qualifications

• Experience working across multiple insurance functions or with more than one insurance segment, including Life & Health, Property & Casualty, or Reinsurance
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), or interest in pursuing a relevant professional credential

What you can expect from us

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Benefits

• annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care
• disability and life insurance
• generous Paid Time Off
• retirement plans
• Paid Care Leave
• other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection
• Pay Range: $86,100 - $126,500

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position. Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

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