Job description

Core Specialty offers a diversified range of property and casualty insurance products for small to mid-sized businesses. From eight underwriting offices spanning the U.S., the Company focuses on niche markets, local distribution, and superior underwriting knowledge, offering traditional as well as innovative insurance solutions to meet the needs of its customers and brokers. Core Specialty is an insurance holding company operating through StarStone Specialty Insurance Company, a U.S. excess and surplus lines insurer, and StarStone National Insurance Company, a U.S. admitted markets insurer. The Company is rated A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best. For further information about Core Specialty, please visit www.corespecialtyinsurance.com.

Job Purpose:

The Audit Analyst will be responsible to execute the annual Audit Plan which will consist of assessing the design and effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, effectiveness of operations, as well as ensuring the compliance of established policies, rules, and regulations. The Audit Analyst will execute risk-based financial, operational, and technology (IT) related engagements. The analyst will provide recommendations and conclusions through audit reports that enhance the overall control environment. The Audit Analyst will be directly responsible to assist in preparing and executing risk-based evaluations and audit procedures for Core Specialty that clearly define objectives, utilize contemporary methodologies, and leverage data to drive insights and actionable reporting.

Accountabilities:

• Execute Audit Engagements throughout the audit life cycle; scoping, planning, detailed execution of fieldwork, and reporting
• Create internal audit test steps, perform testing, determine issues, and provide written and verbal communication of audit findings to management
• Demonstrate a knowledge and awareness of changes in IT audit practices, regulatory requirements, and IT Risk/Control frameworks, (i.e., NIST Cybersecurity)
• Evaluate the design and operational effectiveness over controls as part of the company’s Internal Control Framework and SOX program
• Prepare audit reports and interpret the significance of audit findings drawing conclusions and analysis from findings.
• Partner with business unit leaders to provide practical recommendations for remediation
• Assist Senior Audit and Assurance team members with planning, executing, and documenting advisory or SOX engagements
• Prepare audit reports affectively communicate control weaknesses and control gaps to management
• Seek to understand the business environment. Learn and use any contemporary audit techniques as necessary and share your knowledge with internal clients and business unit leaders
• Proactively advise management on key risk areas and ensure that processes and quality control techniques are implemented and adopted to support the company’s growth through continuous oversight and remediation efforts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred, or equivalent experience required
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, COBIT, CRMA, CISA, CFE, or comparable industry certification is preferred
• Big 4 Experience or advanced knowledge of public company internal control requirements is preferred
• 2+ years of experience in Financial Reporting, Internal or External Audit, or Risk Management functions
• 2+ years of experience in IT Audit or IT Security is preferred
• Professional Services and/or Consulting industry experience preferred but not required
• Extensive experience with MS Office products including MS Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint
• Experience utilizing data analysis and data visualization (Power BI, Python) is preferred but not required.

At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement. We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurances; short and long-term disability; a Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan; an Employee Assistance Plan; Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and a wellness program.

Core Specialty Insurance Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law. Core Specialty offers a diversified range of property and casualty insurance products for small to mid-sized businesses. From underwriting offices spanning the U.S., the Company focuses on niche markets, local distribution, and superior underwriting knowledge, offering traditional as well as innovative insurance solutions to meet the needs of its customers and brokers. Core Specialty is an insurance holding company operating through U.S. admitted markets insurers StarStone National Insurance Company, Lancer Insurance Company and Lancer insurance Company of New Jersey, and U.S. excess and surplus lines insurer StarStone Specialty Insurance Company. The Company is rated A- (Excellent) by AM Best. For further information about Core Specialty, please visit www.corespecialty.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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