Senior Auditor

Job Classification:
Finance & Accounting - Finance & Accounting

At Prudential, we believe talent is key to achieving our vision. When you join Prudential, you will unlock a motivating and impactful career - all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world's leading financial services institutions!

Are you a self‑motivated audit professional looking to build a rewarding career supporting a variety of financial services businesses? As a Senior Auditor within the Global Retirement & Insurance Audit Group, you will influence our audit approach and provide audit coverage to the Prudential Advisors, Marketing and Brand functions, as well as assess key regulatory compliance risks globally related to sales practices.

The Internal Audit Department, with over two hundred employees globally, serves to protect the Company by improving the management of risks and the effectiveness of the control environment at the business, function and enterprise levels through valued independent assessments and advice on governance, risk, and control. Our structure mirrors the business system, which allows us to view risks vertically and horizontally - providing opportunities to generate value within and across our businesses and corporate functions.

The current employee work arrangement for this position is Hybrid and requires your on‑site presence on a reoccurring basis as determined by your business. Your manager will provide additional details relating to the specific number of days you are expected to be on‑site. Some travel is expected up to 10% depending on the scope of your work.

This position is based in Newark, NJ with a hybrid schedule averaging 3 days per week in the office. The successful candidate can expect to travel to business locations within the U.S or internationally (as needed). Travel is not expected to exceed 10%.

• Leading and executing financial, operational, and compliance audits across various business units.
• Developing audit plans, scopes, and testing procedures based on risk assessments.
• Preparing clear, concise audit reports with actionable recommendations.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure timely remediation of audit findings.
• Supporting the annual risk assessment and audit planning process.

• A minimum of 3-6 years of experience within the financial services industry.
• Experience with risk assessment, control analysis, audit procedures and standards, sampling techniques, data analytics, risk components, and the internal framework of control.
• Practical audit experience, such as leading or conducting risk assessments, creating audit programs, documenting, and executing audits in an agile environment.
• Strong data analytics and data fluency capabilities, innovation mindset, and the appetite to continuously upskill (e.g., new technologies such as Generative AI).
• Strong written and oral communication skills and strong analytical skills.
• The ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with management, external auditors, and other control partners to analyze risks and controls.
• Experience working in a team environment while working independently at times.
• Ability to adapt to fast pace and changing environments (e.g., business, resources, priorities, etc.).
• General understanding of the COSO framework, control analysis, and audit methodologies.
• Basic understanding of insurance and retirement products.
• Bachelor's degree is required.

• A business degree, or MBA.
• Big 4 accounting experience.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or related certifications.
• Sales, compliance, and/or marketing experience

Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $96,200.00 to $. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.

• Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance,…