Senior Internal Auditor

MSIG USA; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan with 401(k) match

Wellness program

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability plans

Paid time off

Job summary

MSIG USA, the US-based subsidiary of MS&AD Insurance Group, is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to provide independent assurance across risk management, controls, and governance. The role supports planning through reporting with a hybrid work schedule (4 days in office) and collaboration with business units.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree, 3–5 years of audit experience, and preferred credentials such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or CRMA, with 10% domestic travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• Preferred credentials: CPA, CIA, CISA, or CRMA.
• Minimum 3–5 years of audit experience.
• Experience in P&C insurance industry preferred.
• Understanding of SOX/MARSOX and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk-based audits under supervision, analyzing risk management, operations, and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls by reviewing records and practices.
• Identify gaps in controls and recommend risk mitigations and cost savings.
• Prepare audit work papers and risk assessment materials.
• Present audit findings, root causes, and remediation actions to management.
• Maintain relationships with business units to enhance the audit process.
• Monitor performance to align with budgets and initiatives.
• Provide independent advisory input to ensure risk mitigation.
• Stay current with regulations and internal auditing standards (IPPF).

Skills

Risk management

Operational effectiveness

Financial reliability

Regulatory compliance

SOX/MARSOX

Process analysis

Business intelligence

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA

CIA

CISA

CRMA

Job description

Company Overview

MSIG USA is the US-based subsidiary of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc., one of the world’s top P&C carriers and a global Class 15 insurer, with A+ ratings. MSIG USA leverages its 350-year heritage to provide financial strength, expertise, and a global footprint, offering commercial insurance solutions that address each business’s unique risks.

Summary

The Senior Internal Auditor’s primary focus is to provide an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity, adding value to the company. The role involves analyzing risks, operations, and financial reliability, driving actions to address those risks and improve operations. The auditor will assess whether the company’s risk management, control, technology, and governance processes are satisfactory and meet business and regulatory needs, and will conduct internal audit activities from planning through reporting.

Working Conditions

The position follows a hybrid work schedule of 4 days in the office.

Essential Functions

• Perform risk‑based audits under management supervision, including analyses of risk management, operational effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with regulations.
• Ensure compliance with internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
• Identify gaps in internal controls and recommend risk mitigation measures and cost savings to strengthen controls and improve business processes.
• Prepare audit work papers, including planning memos, risk assessment matrices, and conclusions on test work.
• Present reports that describe business processes, key internal controls, issues, root causes, and remediation actions.
• Ensure audit findings are discussed with management and tracked through remediation.
• Maintain effective relationships with business units and management to enhance the audit process.
• Monitor own performance to manage work requirements and budget to meet initiatives.
• Serve as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity and risk mitigation.
• Engage in continuous knowledge development regarding regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, performance standards, and the Institute of Internal Auditors’ IPPF.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Preferred credentials: CPA, CIA, CISA, or CRMA.
• Minimum 3‑5 years of audit‑related experience.
• Preferred experience in the Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance industry.
• Understanding of finance and operational internal controls, internal audit methodology, and SOX/MARSOX compliance requirements.
• Ability to apply critical thinking using process analysis, business intelligence, and problem‑solving techniques.

Other Qualifications

• 10% domestic travel required.

Salary

The base pay range is $95,000–$130,000 per year. Salary determination is based on factors including relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and location.

Benefits

• Healthcare and retirement benefits.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with generous employer match and profit‑sharing contribution.
• Wellness incentive program.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Flexible spending programs.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability plans.

Additional Benefit Programs

• Paid time off program.
• Paid charitable leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Personal insurance discounts (auto/homeowners).

EEO Statement

MSIG USA provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSIG USA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.