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Senior Internal Auditor

Ryan Specialty · Remote · $92,000–$115,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about an audit finding that led to a real improvement.

What they are checking: Whether their work leads to change, not just reports.

How do you build trust with business teams who see audit as a threat?

What they are checking: Whether they can be independent and still be a helpful partner.

How do you manage your time when leading several audits at once?

What they are checking: Whether they can run multiple audits and meet the audit plan.

What would you do

Management disagrees with one of your findings. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can defend findings with evidence while staying open to new information.

An action plan is overdue and management keeps pushing the date. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they follow up firmly and escalate when needed.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd plan a risk-based audit of a business process you've never audited before.

What they are checking: Whether they can scope an audit based on risk rather than habit.

How do you test whether an internal control is designed well and working?

What they are checking: Whether they understand both design and operating effectiveness testing.

What SOX experience do you have, and how does it apply to an insurance services company?

What they are checking: Whether they can apply control testing to an insurance brokerage environment.

How do you write audit reports that leaders actually read and act on?

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate findings clearly and concisely.

What risks would you focus on in a specialty insurance broker like this one?

What they are checking: Whether they understand premium handling, fiduciary funds and regulatory compliance risks.

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The full job description

As published by Ryan Specialty.

Position Summary The Senior Internal Auditor will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the financial integrity and regulatory compliance of our operations. The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for planning and completing internal audits as part of the internal audit plan. Responsibilities includes developing audit scope, procedures, and preparing internal audit reports that reflect work performance results . Additionally, the internal Auditor will be responsible for leading testing, and executing risk based internal audits that provide management with on-going risk and control feedback. What will your job entail? Job Responsibilities: • Lead internal audit activities with responsibility for planning, execution and reporting results of financial compliance and operational audits. • Participate in consultative reviews and special projects as needed. • Perform risk assessments, business process analysis and compliance reviews. • Develop recommendations to strengthen internal controls, improve business processes, and verify that proper internal control safeguards are in place. • Prepare reports to communicate audit results and recommendations to management. • Resolve issues with management and follow up on action plans and recommendations. • Assist with testing of the company's internal controls. • Clearly conveys information and ideas through a variety of channels, to individuals, or groups in a way that engages and impacts the audience. • Proactively establishes relationships and routines to convey critical business information. • Systematic applications of a combination of inductive and deductive reasoning to examine information, interpret results and arrive at a well-founded logical conclusion. • Builds broad based-business relationships across the organization. • Able to juggle multiple demands to achieve optimal efficiency and productivity while ensuring business deadlines and requirements are met. • Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency to achieve outcomes and exceed expectations. • Fosters collaboration among team members and business partners throughout the organization. Work Experience and Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. • 5+ years of experience in internal financial auditing within the property and casualty insurance industry preferred. • In-depth knowledge of insurance accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and risk management practices. • Experience with data analysis and extraction tools. • Understanding of internal controls and control frameworks. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office including, but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel. • Knowledge of SQL a plus. Licenses & Certifications: • CPA, CIA, or equivalent professional certification preferred. Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment. How We Support Our Teammates Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them — and their family members — achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more. The target salary range for this position is $92,000.00 - $115,000.00 annually. The wage range for this role considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits. For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, visit our website https://benefits.ryansg.com/. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation at HR@Ryansg.com The above is intended to describe this job's general requirements. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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