AVP, Internal Audit

Title

AVP, Internal Audit (Assistant Vice President, Financial Risk Management Audit)

Everest Global Services, Inc.

Everest is a leading global underwriting and risk management company with more than 50 years of experience helping businesses navigate uncertainty and thrive. Our purpose is to underwrite opportunity—supporting growth, innovation, and resilience for our clients, communities, and stakeholders worldwide.

Everest Internal Audit conducts audits and reports the results of our work to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. We provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services delivered through a highly competent and diverse team. As a business partner, Internal Audit helps the Company accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.

• Lead and execute complex, risk‑based audits across actuarial, investment, treasury, and finance functions.
• Perform fieldwork activities including inquiry of clients, inspection of records and reperformance of complex control procedures.
• Assess the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness through interviews, process reviews, data analysis, and testing.
• Monitor key financial and operational risks and provide insights on emerging issues and trends.
• Leverage data analytics to enhance audit quality, coverage, and efficiency.
• Partner with business leaders to identify control gaps, determine root causes, and develop practical remediation strategies.
• Prepare and communicate audit findings and recommendations to management and senior stakeholders.
• Support and conduct SOX control testing and advisory activities related to global insurance and reinsurance actuarial reserving processes.
• Collaborate closely with Everest's external auditors, including KPMG.
• Contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives across the organization.

Required

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 15+ years of experience in internal audit, risk management, public accounting, finance, investments, or related control functions.
• Strong understanding of audit methodologies, risk assessment, and internal control frameworks.
• Audit experience within insurance and reinsurance, with a focus on actuarial, investment, treasury, and finance related risks.
• Experience with SOX testing and control evaluation.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Advanced organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other audit‑related technologies.

Preferred

• Actuarial designation or progress toward actuarial credentials.
• Experience auditing actuarial processes.
• Knowledge of statistical sampling, testing methodologies, and data interpretation.
• Experience leveraging data analytics in audit execution.

The annual base salary range for this position is $173,000 – $250,000
, depending on experience, qualifications, and work location.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) and retirement savings programs
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities

• Primary location:
  Warren, NJ headquarters
• Additional locations:
  New York, NY
• Travel:
  Less than 5%

• Type:
  Regular
• Time Type:
  Full time

Everest is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at ever