Senior Risk Advisor

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement for continued-教育

Job summary

Blue Cross NC is seeking a Senior Risk Advisor to provide audit and advisory services across non-insurance operating assets. The role focuses on financial, strategic, and entity-level risks, partnering with management to strengthen internal controls and governance across subsidiaries.

The position reports to the Financial Audit & MAR Manager and involves leading walkthroughs, testing, and developing advisory/audit plans while delivering high-quality reports to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required).
• 5+ years of experience in related field.
• In lieu of degree, 7+ years of experience in related field.
• Blue Cross NC will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist Audit Manager in performing audit and advisory engagements.
• Use COSO framework to design, implement, and monitor entity-level controls.
• Analyze processes to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Document processes, risks, controls, and testing procedures.
• Provide training and consulting on risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.
• Perform ad-hoc audits, identify deviations, and report findings.
• Lead walkthroughs, perform testing, and develop audit plans.
• Produce high-quality audit reports and communicate findings effectively.

Skills

COSO framework

Internal controls

Audit planning

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

7+ years experience without degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Optro/AuditBoard

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Risk Advisor provides audit and advisory services for CuraCor Group’s (CCG) non-insurance operating assets, focusing on financial, strategic, and entity-level risks and controls. This role partners with management to develop, strengthen, and operationalize key processes and internal controls across the parent organization’s subsidiaries. Reporting to the Financial Audit & MAR Manager, the advisor helps the organization and its subsidiaries design, implement, and monitor effective internal controls.

What You’ll Do

• Assist Audit Manager in performing audit and advisory engagements related to key organizational initiatives such as business acquisitions and corporate synergies.
• Utilize the COSO internal control framework to assist management in the design, implementation, and monitoring of entity-level controls at the company’s subsidiaries to strengthen corporate governance, support and foster a strong control environment, and establish an enterprise framework for ongoing control activities.
• Analyze organizational and financial processes to identify and assess risks, identify gaps, develop mitigation strategies, and provide recommendations to management regarding enhancements to the control environment and governance structure.
• Document business processes, risks, internal controls, and testing procedures in accordance with the department’s framework and documentation requirements.
• Provide continuous training, guidance, and consulting for management regarding risk identification, assessment, management, and mitigation.
• Perform various financial and other ad‑hoc audits as needed, identify exceptions/deviations, and report findings.
• Perform control deficiency assessments, develop corrective action plans, and validate management’s remediation actions.

In addition to the above responsibilities, the Senior Risk Advisor should:

• Proactively identify and communicate risks to the business and Audit leadership timely.
• Independently lead walkthroughs, perform testing, and develop advisory/audit plans.
• Provide recommendations to balance risk mitigation with organizational efficiencies.
• Produce high‑quality, coherent audit reports.
• Communicate effectively and professionally to management, peers, and business partners.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)
• 5+ years of experience in related field.
• In lieu of degree, 7+ years of experience in related field.
• At this time, Blue Cross NC will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.

Bonus Points

• Professional certifications of CPA or CIA – Highly Preferred
• 3 years of experience in auditing, risk management, internal controls, consulting – Highly Preferred
• Big 4 and/or public accounting experience
• Experience in business combinations/acquisitions, entity-level controls, and/or purchase accounting
• Experience in ICFR, SOX/MAR, and/or COSO
• Experience in PCAOB & AICPA auditing standards
• Experience in the insurance industry, healthcare, investments, and/or statutory accounting & reporting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Visio, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience in Optro/AuditBoard

What You’ll Get

• The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of health care delivery with a team that’s deeply invested in the community.
• Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs.
• Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance.
• Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• 401k match including an annual company contribution.

Where You’ll Work

Our Hybrid Flex approach is built on presence with a purpose – giving you flexibility to work remotely with intentional in‑person connection – that supports a workplace that’s flexible, connected, and future focused. In a Hybrid‑Flex role, you’ll work in the office at least two days a week for collaboration and connection. In a Remote Flex role, you’ll work virtually, with a few in‑office visits each year for meaningful moments that matter. Whether your role is Hybrid Flex or Remote Flex depends on the nature of the work and distance from our Durham headquarters. We welcome candidates from outside the local area and in any states listed on this job posting. Onsite expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Salary Range

At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market‑price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs. *Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance.

$89,174.00 - $142,679.00

About Us

It’s an exciting time to work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC). Health care is changing, and we’re leading the way. We offer more than health insurance our customers can count on. We’re committed to better health and better health care − in our communities and beyond. Our employees bring energy and creativity to the workplace, and it shows in our innovative approach to improving the health and well‑being of North Carolinians. Blue Cross NC is a fully taxed, not‑for‑profit company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. We serve more than 4.3 million members, and we employ more than 5,000 people across the country who are passionate about making health care better for all. Help us lead the charge for better health care by joining our award‑winning team. Discover tremendous opportunities with us to do challenging and rewarding work. Opportunities that can lead you to a fulfilling career, work that can help others lead healthier, happier lives.

Authorization to Work in the United States

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Request Accommodations

Blue Cross NC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, hiring process, or have technical issues that prevent you from completing your application please notify HR at [e-mail]. Blue Cross NC is a Hybrid Flex company. Whether the role is Hybrid Flex or Remote Flex depends on the nature of the work and distance from our Durham headquarters. We welcome candidates from outside the local area and in any of our approved states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming