Senior Internal Auditor

American Family Insurance

. Develop, plan, and lead internal audit programs .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $131,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and leading internal audit programs while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and standards. Proficient in risk identification, analysis, and management, with strong communication skills to present complex findings effectively.

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Internal Audit Program DevelopmentRisk Identification And AnalysisLeadership In Complex ProjectsCommunication Of Technical FindingsInsurance Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Audit Test ProceduresManagement ReportingRoot Cause AnalysisTest Plan CreationRisk Assessment DocumentationControl Effectiveness AssessmentStrategic Risk AnalysisOperational Risk AnalysisLegal/Regulatory Risk AnalysisFinancial Risk Analysis

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingEffective LeadershipCustomer-Driven SolutionsUnbiased Decision-MakingWritten And Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

AI For AuditNISTCOBITCOSOIT Infrastructure KnowledgeCybersecurity Risk Models

Certifications & Qualifications

CISACIPPCISSPCGEITCISMCRISCCIA

Industry Keywords

Insurance IndustryRisk ManagementAudit PrinciplesCompliance StandardsInternal Controls

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, plan, and lead internal audit programs
Ensure compliance with best practices and organizational policies, procedures, and standards
Prepare management reports on engagement results and recommend improvements
Identify and analyze strategic, operational, legal/regulatory, financial, and IT risks
Report audit findings
Work with process owners to develop management action plans
Lead risk identification and analysis for moderate- or high-complexity engagements
Partner with second lines of defense to identify internal and external risks
Complete internal audit risk assessments documenting risks and controls
Create test plans and complex audit programs
Assess the design and operating effectiveness of key controls
Conduct audit test procedures and document and analyze results
Identify areas of issue

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service
Demonstrated experience managing or leading large complex projects
Demonstrated insurance industry experience or knowledge of risk management or audit principles
Demonstrated problem solving and root cause analysis skills
Demonstrated experience communicating/presenting complex and independent concepts and unbiased fact-based decision-making
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated effective leadership skills
Preferred: experience identifying and assessing complex and interrelated technology risks and controls
Preferred: ability to communicate complex technical audit findings to non-technical audiences
Preferred: experience utilizing AI for audit, assurance, and/or risk and control work
Preferred: knowledge of IT infrastructure and cybersecurity risk and control models, such as NIST, COBIT, and COSO
Preferred: CISA, CIPP, CISSP, CGEIT, CISM, CRISC, or CIA certification and/or 5+ years of relevant experience
Up to 10% travel
Offer contingent on applicable background checks
Offer contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement
Sponsorship will not be considered unless specified in the posting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation support for eligible candidates
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits
Competitive 401(k) contribution
Pension plan
Annual incentive
9 paid holidays
Paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees)
Student loan repayment program
Paid-family leave
New Employee Orientation during the first week
Reasonable accommodation support for qualified individuals