Sr Internal Auditor

Lincoln Financial Group; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Financial Group is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional in Charlotte, hybrid role, to lead audits and improve controls across business processes. The position requires 3–5+ years in relevant fields and professional certifications, with potential for growth and exposure to regulators and business partners.

The role emphasizes collaboration, risk assessment, and adherence to industry standards while staying current with regulations and Lincoln's products.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in public accounting/internal audit or compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• CIA, CAMS, CIPP, CIPM, CFE, or other relevant certifications, or willingness to obtain within 2–3 years of employment.
• Accounting and analytical skills; strong communication; leadership; time management; independent work.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end audit engagements across planning, risk assessment, testing, and reporting.
• Provide SME, technical audit proficiency, and professional judgment across processes and risks.
• Identify improvement opportunities and provide risk-based recommendations.
• Review work papers and coordinate with team to meet deadlines.
• Monitor remediation activities and report progress.
• Interface with external auditors and regulators on audit requirements.
• Foster collaboration with auditors and stakeholders to add value.
• Stay current on regulations and Lincoln's products and operations.
• Utilize automated tools and apply internal audit standards.
• Carry out duties in compliance with IIA standards and company policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Job description

Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities: Lincoln values the privacy and security of every applicant and urges all applicants to diligently protect their sensitive personal information from scams targeting job seekers. These scams can take many forms including fake employment applications, bogus interviews and falsified offer letters.

Lincoln will not ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or conduct interviews utilizing video chat rooms. We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. Please contact Lincoln's fraud team [e-mail] if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.

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Alternate Locations: Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Hartford, CT (Connecticut); Omaha, NE (Nebraska); Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania)

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid : Employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office

Relocation assistance:is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #:76547

The Role at a Glance

What you'll be doing

• Lead end-to-end audit engagements of operational and compliance processes, including planning, identifying risks and control objectives, evaluating and testing controls, facilitating client meetings, and drafting deliverables in accordance with the internal audit methodology.
• Provide subject matter expertise, technical audit proficiency, and professional judgment to assess a broad range of business processes/objectives, risks, and control activities.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and provide practical, risk-based recommendations that strengthen controls and enhance operational efficiency.
• Conduct detailed work paper reviews and assume a key role in day-to-day interactions with team members to ensure work is completed on a timely basis and in conformance with department policies and procedures.
• Monitor and report on remediation activities of identified issues.
• Serve as a point of contact for external auditors and regulators (such as the Departments of Insurance) regarding their audit requirements.
• Foster a cohesive and collaborative team environment by interacting regularly with peers and maintaining strong relationships across the audit department and the company.
• Partner with risk management and other first and second line partners to establish strong working relationships, while maintaining independence.
• Build and maintain strong, effective relationships with key stakeholders, including various levels of management throughout the company, to foster collaboration and promote Internal Audit’s role as a value-added business partner.
• Stay current on industry regulations and best practices while continuously expanding knowledge of the company’s products, operations, distribution systems, and regulatory obligations.
• Utilize automated software tools and keep abreast of current technology in the department and in the business/client areas.
• Apply the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission framework and International Professional Practices Framework to audit engagements.
• Carry out duties in compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Global Audit Standards, state and federal regulations, and company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

What we’re looking for

Must-haves:

• 3 - 5+ years of experience in Public Accounting, Internal Audit, Compliance, or a related field that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities of this position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• CIA, CAMS, CIPP, CIPM, CFE, or other relevant certifications as determined by management, or willingness to obtain such certifications within 2 - 3 years of employment.
• Experience and/or proficiency in:
  • Accounting,
  • Organizational, time management, and analytical skills,
  • General research and analysis,
  • Strong oral and written communications,
  • Anticipating, recognizing, and meeting customer needs,
  • Strong leadership skills and self-confidence,
  • Working independently and managing multiple priorities in a dead-line-driven environment,
  • A bias for action and driving performance targets/deliverables to completion.

Nice-to-have:

• Sound knowledge of compliance, state, and federal regulations (such as privacy and anti-money laundering regulations).
• Strong knowledge of financial services, specifically the insurance industry and the key drivers of financial and operational performance.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through 12/1/26 subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

What’s it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.

What’s in it for you:

Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values andleadership attributes

Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program

Tuition assistance program

Work arrangements that work for you

Effective productivity/technology tools and training

The pay range for this position is$94,875 - $151,800with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.

About The Company

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services.

With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach.

Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.

Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Additional Information

This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial are considered property of Lincoln Financial and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

Lincoln Financial ("Lincoln" or "the Company") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. Opportunities throughout Lincoln are available to employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling [phone].

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