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Sr Audit Specialist

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company

Milwaukee, WI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$72,000–$108,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Actuarial Skills, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Brokerage, Business Operations, Business Processes, Business Skills, CLU, Certified Financial Examiner (CFE), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Change Control, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Compliance, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Economics, Focus Groups, Human Resources, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information Technology/Systems Audit, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Interpersonal Skills, Investment Analysis, Leadership, Operational Improvement, Power BI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Proofreading, Real Estate, Regulations, Retail Operations, Risk Management, Series 6, Series 7, Team Player, Testing, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Milwaukee, WI
POSTED
1 day ago
About the Job:

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 onaudits of the Company's public, private, and real estate investment operations, retail brokerage operations, as well as shared services such as Human Resources, Actuarial, and Third Party Risk Management.

What You'll Do:
  • 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 enhancements and advise management in designing 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 enhancements identified.
  • Utilizes time effectively 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.
What You'll Bring to the Role:
  • Undergraduate degree (accounting, economics, business, or other relevant)
  • Three or more years experience in audit, investment, data analysis, or related business operations.
  • General background of IT controls.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Basic skills in data analysis to identify data analytic opportunities and to obtain, 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 deal with ambiguity and respond to changing business needs.
  • Ability to build rapport and understand internal businesses clients.
  • Knowledge of industry and regulatory practices and procedures within core focus area, including relevant specialty designations. (e.g. CIDA, Series 7 or Series 6, CLU, CFE, CIFRS)
  • CPA, CIA, CIDA, CFE preferred or willingness to obtain.
Skills You'll Have:
  • Attention to Detail: Focuses on specific details to spot and correct errors in advance of them being found and surpass quality expectations. Performs work with thorough proofreading for presentation, content, accuracy, and overall quality.
  • Audits: Demonstrates the ability to interact with others in the audit process, including working with other auditors, commenting on audit reports, and developing corrective action plan.
  • Business Acumen: Applies knowledge of both general and organization-specific business issues/financial implications for the organization to problem solve.
  • Control Analysis: Monitors controls to ensure they are in place, operating as intended, and effective, and then identifies gaps and weaknesses that could result in risks.
  • Cross Functional Partnering & Planning: Facilitates collaboration, communication, coordination, and planning with individuals and teams from different functions within the organization, and who have different areas of expertise, to achieve common goals.
  • Data Collection & Analysis: Gathers, stores, accesses, and uses information collected via quantitative (e.g., surveys or usage data) or qualitative methods (e.g., interviews, focus groups, document analysis). Analyzes data to uncover patters and insights to inform business decisions.
  • IT Audit & Control: Uses tools, controls, techniques, established principals and standards to ascertain the quality, effectiveness, security and accuracy of information systems.


#LI-Hybrid

Compensation Range:

Pay Range - Start:
$65,440.00

Pay Range - End:
$98,160.00

Geographic Specific Pay Structure:

Structure 110:
$72,000.00 USD - $108,000.00 USD

Structure 115:

$75,280.00 USD - $112,920.00 USD

We believe in fairness and transparency. It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you're living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more.

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Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.

About the Company

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Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company

Who We Are

What we believe.

We believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. And that doing what’s right is good for everyone — our clients, our employees, our financial representatives and our communities.
These beliefs launched our company nearly 160 years ago. Today, they’re just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual.

We’re known for our financial strength.

That means we’ll be here for the millions of people who are counting on us—our clients, our employees, our financial representatives and our communities.

We care.

We make a positive difference in our communities. Nationally, thousands have benefited from our support of research and programs to fight childhood cancer. Each year, our Foundation, employees and financial representatives donate time, talent and financial support to causes they’re passionate about.


Why Work Here

We’re strong and growing.

In a company with such a long and storied history, this may be the most exciting and important time to be a part of Northwestern Mutual. We’re strong, innovative and growing. And we want you to grow with us.

We invest in our people.

We provide opportunities for employees to grow themselves, their careers, and, in turn, our business. Movement around the company is encouraged and we help our people build meaningful, long-term careers.

Be part of building our future.

We’re expanding our campus in downtown Milwaukee overlooking Lake Michigan. The Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons will include a state-of-the-art employee Learning Institute, and will feature a natural light-filled, 21st century work environment. This signature development reinforces our commitment to job growth, attracting top talent and drawing new business to Milwaukee.

Enjoy Milwaukee.

Located on beautiful Lake Michigan, Milwaukee offers a perfect balance of big city and small town living. Home to Summerfest, the world’s largest music festival, Milwaukee has a thriving music scene, a celebrated annual film festival and vibrant performing arts community. Professional sports teams include the Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Bucks and other major teams. And outdoor family fun is easy here. An extensive urban bike path network links our lakefront parks, beaches and other recreational hotspots.


Our Culture

We are always evolving.

At Northwestern Mutual, our employees, and our business, are always evolving. We are agile and continuously learning and improving. We have a work environment that empowers problem solving and encourages innovation—you will make an impact here.

We do what’s right.

Our “do-what’s-right” value is pervasive. We ask ourselves: “Is this in the best interest of our clients? Our employees? Our financial representatives?” Acting on this value improves our clients’ experience, and makes Northwestern Mutual a better place to work.

We recognize and develop possibilities in our people.

Onsite training and leadership development programs help employees succeed and grow. We also sponsor learning opportunities outside the company to help employees stay current in their fields, network with peers and gain external perspective.

Diversity makes us better.

We believe diversity and inclusion cultivate creativity, innovation and a better experience for our clients. That’s why we recruit and grow people who bring unique perspectives, ideas, beliefs and cultural backgrounds.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1857
WEBSITE
https://www.northwesternmutual.com/

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