Hiscox
Hiscox
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
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Hiscox is a specialist insurance company serving both businesses and individuals with coverage designed for complex and distinctive risks. Its offerings span reinsurance, art and private client insurance, specialty and property cover, and direct products for personal, household, commercial, travel, and event needs. With roots dating back to 1901, Hiscox combines insurance expertise with a focus on responsive customer service across its international operations.

Internal Auditor, US Insurance

Conduct risk-based audits across Hiscox’s US insurance business and Group functions. Lead reviews from planning through follow-up, advising stakeholders on practical improvements to risk management and controls.

Description

  • Conduct internal audits across Hiscox Group according to the Audit Plan.
  • Focus mainly on the US Business Unit, with occasional reviews of UK and European units and Group functions.
  • Manage audits from scoping and planning through reporting and follow-up of actions and recommendations.
  • Lead multiple audits and assist colleagues with their reviews.
  • Build and manage relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Work across functions to make practical recommendations that resolve issues and create business value.
  • Help shape Internal Audit’s plans, strategy and ongoing development.
  • Keep up to date with industry regulations and practices.
  • Contribute to developing the US internal audit function.
  • Strengthen Internal Audit’s presence and reputation in the US and across the Group.
  • Undertake reviews and special projects outside the Audit Plan as needed.
  • Assist the Group Chief Auditor and colleagues.

Requirements

  • A degree is preferred, along with a professional accountancy, audit, CIA or CISA qualification, or progress toward one.
  • Internal audit experience in financial services is preferred. Candidates with external audit experience or backgrounds in other industries may also be considered.
  • Ability to deliver work with limited supervision.
  • Ability to plan and organize audits from start to finish with minimal day-to-day oversight, adapting the process when needed.
  • Confidence communicating difficult findings to senior stakeholders and preparing reports for Group Committee and Board audiences.
  • Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence and negotiate.
  • Sound audit judgment.
  • Strong teamwork skills.
  • Creative problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Good commercial awareness.

Benefits

  • Salary and bonus based on individual and company performance.
  • 401(k) plan with competitive employer matching.
  • Health, vision, dental and flexible spending account plans, including medical, limited-purpose and dependent-care options.
  • Company-paid group life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • 24 days of paid time off, two Hiscox Days, 10 paid holidays, and the option to purchase five additional PTO days.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Four-week paid sabbatical after every five years of service.
  • Financial adoption assistance and medical travel reimbursement programs.
  • Up to $600 per year toward health club membership or other fitness program fees.
  • Health and wellness program.
  • Creative, dynamic, values-driven workplace culture.
  • Modern open offices with complimentary drinks.

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