Sr. Audit Specialist

Posted 8 Hours Ago
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Milwaukee, WI
Hybrid
55K-102K Annually
Mid level
Fintech • Insurance • Financial Services
Start-Up Vibes with The Stability of a Fortune 100 Company.
The Role
The Sr. Audit Specialist conducts assessments of risk management processes and internal controls to improve operations and compliance. They work on audits related to various investment operations and collaborate with management to identify control improvements, leveraging data analytics tools. They prepare workpapers, manage multiple projects, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
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At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference.
Summary:
Conducts assessments of the Company's risk management processes and systems of internal control. These assessments add value to the organization by improving Company operations and compliance which positively impacts our product value and financial strength. Focuses on audits of the Company's public, private, and real estate investment operations, as well as Human Resources, Actuarial, Third Party Risk Management, and Field Compensation.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Acts as team member on assigned audits, working under the direction of a lead auditor.
  • Assesses the efficiency and effectiveness of management's controls to manage risk.
  • Communicates effectively with business to identify control improvements and advise management in crafting effective controls or changes to business processes.
  • Utilizes data analytics (ACL, Excel, Power BI, etc.) to perform audit testing and to evaluate, validate, and profile data.
  • Prepares clear, logical workpapers and drafts language for control improvements identified.
  • Utilizes time optimally to support multiple audits or projects concurrently.
  • Demonstrates or develops an appropriate level of organizational, regulatory, and business knowledge.
  • Establishes and maintains strong, collaborative relationships within the department and with our business contacts.
  • Contributes to continuous improvement efforts in the department.


Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • Undergraduate degree (accounting, economics, business, or other relevant)
  • Three or more years experience in audit, investment, data analysis, or related business operations.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Basic skills in data analysis to identify data analytic opportunities and to acquire, load, validate, and analyze data.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
  • Familiarity with project/time management and working in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to take care of ambiguity and respond to changing business needs.
  • Ability to build rapport and understand internal businesses clients.
  • Knowledge of industry and regulatory practices within the insurance area preferred.
  • CPA, CIA, CIDA, CFE preferred or willingness to acquire.


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Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$55,020.00
Pay Range - End:
$102,180.00
Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. At Northwestern Mutual, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Please note that the salary range listed in the posting is the standard pay structure. Positions in certain locations (such as California) may provide an increase on the standard pay structure based on the location. Please c lick here for additional information relating to location-based pay structures.
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We're excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

  • Flexible work schedules
  • Concierge service
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Employee resource groups

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HQ: Milwaukee, WI
8,400 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1857

What We Do

You’ll Like It Here

At Northwestern Mutual, we believe that our lives and our work matter. And that doing what’s right is good for everyone. We follow through by designing tech that improves the community and cultivating creative ways to make finance accessible anywhere. These guiding principles have allowed our company to grow for more than 160 years.

Here, you’ll be with a team who emphasizes integrity and prioritizes security to design experiences that better everyone. You’ll work in cross functional teams to create optimal solutions that are rooted in innovative strategy and thoughtful execution. And you’re provided development tools and opportunities to become a leader all with the support of a collaborative team. You’ll be surrounded in a culture that values innovation and works to always evolve to stay ahead of trends and client needs.

We are intentional in seeking out team members who will challenge us. Our employees choose us for the career opportunities, commitment to philanthropy and desire to have a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients. You have career passions and goals. We have ambition and opportunity for you to grow your future in tech. Discover today: https://careers.northwesternmutual.com/

Why Work With Us

We invest in our people. We know careers are about choices, so we provide intentional opportunity. Here you can build creative ways to make finance accessible anywhere and revolutionize traditional processes. As a mutual company, our focus is our people — whether professional development or investments in the community. 

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