Resolution Life · 8 hours ago
Director- Internal Audit (Investments)
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $190K/yr
10+ years expResolution Life is a company focused on ensuring effective internal controls and risk management. The Director of Internal Audit plays a crucial role in overseeing audits, risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with IIA standards while managing a team and providing insights on investment risks.
Financial ServicesInsuranceLife Insurance
Responsibilities
Serves as the Risk Business Partner to Investment Management
Provide effective challenge to investment activity in the first line
Provide thought leadership and insights that help to shape the risk environment
Maintain strong relationships and communication with local management and the Risk Committee to ensure concerns around investment risks and control issues are addressed
Identify and assess strategic risks and emerging issues that could impact the Company
Provide the Group Risk Director and Group Chief Investment Officer regular insight on the effectiveness and adequacy of risk management, control, and governance processes
Ensure investment strategies and decisions are aligned with the company’s risk appetite and objectives
Stay updated on emerging investment risks, technological advancements, changes in applicable regulatory requirements and collaborate with business partners to ensure risks are appropriately mitigated
Drives development of industry best practices, tools and/or regulatory change relevant to role
Actively connects business stakeholders and external peers to anticipate and influence developments which may impact the business and function
Incorporates trends from other business areas and within the industry into audit planning and execution. Assist Managers in developing scope of the audit
Extensive understanding of the audit function and regulatory environment with deep specialization in multiple areas
Perform risk assessment to identify areas of significant business risk to the organization that needs to be audited
Lead and manage the team on all Investment related audits, providing guidance and support
Ensure appropriate risks and controls are identified and evaluated during audits
Develop and coach direct reports on career growth
Provide clear, concise, and value-added audit reports to key stakeholders, including recommendations for corrective actions
Lead and direct the management of change through continuous improvement of Internal Audit’s systems including the implementation of a GRC system, processes, and practices
Assist in gathering quarterly audit committee materials and ensure Board required responsibilities are accurately reflected in the materials, present the materials to the Board
Collaborate with other audit leaders to define and monitor the metrics in measuring the OKRs
Collaborate with other assurance functions
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10 years of experience in audit, risk management, and/or financial services / insurance industry
Bachelor's degree with a major/minor or emphasis in Accounting, Finance or Business
Advanced degree or professional certification (CPA, CIA, etc.)
Proven track record in leading and managing an audit team with emphasis on leading practices in risk assessment, problem solving, and impactful reporting of audits
Demonstrated experience with international insurance regulators and working cohesively across geographies
Deep understanding of investment risk management principles, financial markets, investment instruments, and regulatory requirements
Exposure to complexities in accounting and finance business processes with a thorough understanding of organizational governance, risk, and controls
Demonstrated success leading senior professionals and developing a strong organization and workforce in a complex, service-intensive, deadline-driven environment
Ability to persuade and motivate others through collaboration and cooperation
Ability to demonstrate high standards of conduct and ethics as well as appropriate judgment, independence, and discretion
Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong knowledge of US GAAP/STAT, internal controls, business processes, and IIA standards
Preferred
Proficiency in use of audit software (ServiceNow)
Experience with data analytics and audit automation tool
Benefits
Health & wellness program
Incentive and recognition programs
401k contribution
Company
Resolution Life
Resolution Life is a global life insurance group focusing on the acquisition and management of portfolios of life insurance policies. It is a sub-organization of Resolution Life.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (10)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3BKey Investors
Nippon Life Insurance Company of JapanBlackstone Group
2025-11-20Debt Financing· $750M
2025-07-03Debt Financing· $750M
2024-12-10Acquired
Leadership Team
Bill Bainbridge, FSA, CERA
Chief Operating Officer
Michael Hanrahan
Vice President Finance, Chief Accounting Officer (Retired)
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