Senior Audit & Risk Advisory Leader

Sammons Financial Group Inc.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

ESOP

401(k) match

Friday afternoons off

Paid time off

Job summary

Sammons Financial Group is seeking an experienced Internal Audit leader to manage complex engagements, guide teams, and enhance internal controls across financial, operational, and regulatory areas. You will drive risk assessments, testing programs, and MAR-related activities while collaborating with stakeholders and senior management.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, knowledge of insurance industry regulations, and a proactive approach to process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, MIS or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in internal audit, risk consulting, financial auditing, internal controls, public accounting or business analysis preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex audit engagements and provide mentorship to junior team members.
• Deep understanding of internal control frameworks and audit methodologies.
• Superior analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills applied towards processes and systems.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills, including presentation, facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Strong knowledge of common insurance industry systems, internal controls, policies, procedures, regulations and laws.
• Proven ability to negotiate issues and resolve problems while building relationships.
• Considerable experience with business process risk and control design, implementation and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of highly complex audit engagements, from planning to reporting and follow-up.
• Develop and oversee the execution of audit programs, risk assessments and testing procedures.
• Lead regulatory activities such as MAR testing and internal control assessments.
• Provide expert guidance, coaching and mentorship to team members on audit techniques.
• Contribute to department-wide initiatives and strategic projects.
• Analyze data sets to identify trends, anomalies and risks; present findings to senior management.
• Evaluate design and effectiveness of internal controls and suggest improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify processes for improvement and add value.
• Contribute to consulting and advisory projects with risk management insights.
• Present findings to senior management and audit committee to influence decisions.
• Stay current on trends and best practices in internal audit and insurance industry.
• Identify how emerging technologies and data analytics affect audit processes and develop solutions.
• Build relationships across levels to foster a trusted advisory role.
• Participate in training and development to support team knowledge sharing.
• Align with Sammons Financial Group values and attendance policy.

Skills

Audit leadership

Data analysis

Communication skills

Mentorship

Project management

Advanced Excel

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sammons Financial Group is seeking an experienced Internal Audit leader to manage complex engagements, guide teams, and enhance internal controls across financial, operational, and regulatory areas. You will drive risk assessments, testing programs, and MAR-related activities while collaborating with stakeholders and senior management.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, knowledge of insurance industry regulations, and a proactive approach to process improvement.