Job title: Senior Audit Manager
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Insurance
Functional Expertise: Audit
Location: Schaumburg, IL
Job published: 05/21/2026
Job ID: 154995

Job Description

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Audit Manager to join their growing audit team. Ideal candidate has audit experience within the insurance industry. 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Work with Audit Executives to perform risk assessments and develop and shape the audit plan in line with key risks and trends, ensuring appropriate coverage across the group.
  • Oversee and manage a diverse portfolio of risk-based audits in line with quality, time and budget requirements. Ensure appropriate resourcing and technical expertise for delivery of assigned portfolio.
  • Provide subject matter expertise and insight across audit processes, including scoping, audit reports and critical stakeholder meetings. 
  • Oversee relevant tracking and closure of agreed actions.
  • Provide technical input into control environment reporting. Build technical / commercial knowledge and industry awareness across a range of areas by accessing diverse resources and interacting with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support Audit Leaders in stakeholder discussions and develop strong and influential peer relationships with stakeholders across the group.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 8-10 years of relevant experience in auditing, and 2-4 years holding senior roles at a Senior Manager level
  • Experience in third-party, outsourcing and project management auditing.
  • Experience in the Insurance Industry
  • Excellent project management skills, ability to organize teams, prioritize tasks, guide and coach the team to deliver on time to high quality standards.
  • Ability to work without close supervision and to take decisions autonomously, subject to verification.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience within complex, global organizations and virtual teams, as well outsourced services.
  • Ability to influence teams and senior management executives.
  • Collaborative, customer focused, flexible, persistent, and results-oriented mindset

Salary/Benefits:

  • $175,000 - $215,000 + 20% bonus
  • Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision and Life plans
  • Employer matching 401(k) plan
  • Hybrid position 3 days onsite in Schaumburg, IL

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