Senior Internal Auditor

Senior Internal Auditor 📍 Schaumburg, IL | HybridA large, globally recognized insurance and financial services organization is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join its Internal Audit team in Schaumburg, IL.This is a strong opportunity for an audit professional with SOX and operational audit experience who is ready to work at scale — whether coming directly from public accounting or an in-house audit function. Insurance or financial services background is a plus but not required.What You'll Do:Execute risk-based financial, operational, and compliance audit engagements from planning through reportingPerform SOX control testing including walkthroughs, design assessments, and operating effectiveness testing across complex business processesIdentify control deficiencies, assess root causes, and develop clear, actionable recommendations for remediationPrepare well-supported workpapers and audit reports for Internal Audit management and senior leadershipBuild relationships with process owners across the business to understand operations and evaluate the control environmentSupport coordination with external auditors on SOX reliance and financial statement audit activitiesContribute to the annual risk assessment and development of the audit planStay current on regulatory developments, industry trends, and emerging risks within financial services and insuranceWhat We're Looking For:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field2–5 years of audit experience in public accounting or internal auditSOX compliance experience requiredOperational audit experience strongly preferredInsurance or financial services background a plusCPA, CIA, or similar certification preferred or in progressStrong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skillsAbility to manage multiple engagements and priorities simultaneouslyWhy This Role Stands Out:✅ Global, brand-name organization with a sophisticated, well-resourced audit function ✅ Broad audit scope across financial, operational, and compliance engagements ✅ Open to Big 4 / public accounting candidates ready to make the move in-house ✅ Insurance and financial services exposure — transferable and highly marketable experience✅ Hybrid flexibility in Schaumburg, IL with strong long-term career development