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Allstate

Internal Investments Auditor - Senior Consultant

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Allstate Internal Audit (Allstate IA) serves Allstate and its stakeholders by providing objective, independent assurance to the organization. Our mission is to help the organization meet its strategic, financial, operation and compliance objectives. Our internal audit teams apply their knowledge, insights and objectivity to help the organization mitigate risk by evaluating the design and effectiveness of controls embedded in strategy, governance, operations and risk management processes.

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Job Summary:

The Investments Senior Auditor must provide the appropriate level of project planning, delegation of work, supervision and review of staff work to ensure the project follows the audit execution process and that professional standards are met.

This position is on our Investments core audit team. Our audit client, Allstate Investments manages over $80 Billion of assets. This Business Unit is charged with providing sustainable, competitive, risk-adjusted investment returns and investment-related services for the benefit of the Allstate Corporation. The Business Unit exceeds 300 individuals across a variety of investment disciplines including, fixed income, equities, private securities, commercial mortgages and derivative asset classes, as well as, finance and technology. Our audits cover all aspects of the business.

We are seeking audit professionals with investment experience. Experience with Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) regulations or with quantitative models is strongly preferred. In Internal Audit, we offer individualized training on audit execution and professional development, and extensive support in the areas of career pathing, continuing education, and the attainment of professional certifications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Audit planning and execution, including risk assessment, process, and control evaluation
  • Leading audit projects involving two or more staff members
  • Coordinating and directing the work of other project members on leadership assignments
  • Providing ongoing internal control consulting
  • Partnering with Management in support of key initiatives and projects
  • This role offers responsibility for running audit engagements on a rotational basis as the in-charge of the audit engagement and the opportunity to supervise staff.
  • Travel requirements are minimal (10%)

Job Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in investment audit role(s) or relevant Allstate experience working directly in a business with Investment knowledge.
  • CPA, CIA, CISA or insurance-related certification or study is a plus

Education:

  • College degree – major preference of Accounting, Finance, or Information Technology.
  • Master’s degree a plus

Experience with Internal Audit practices and methodologies are required. We will also provide additional education through individualized training, and extensive support in the areas of career development, continuing education, and the attainment of professional certifications.

The investment skills required are:

  • Demonstrate and maintain a strong understanding of product specific (e.g., security, derivative) valuation methodology and processes.
  • Detailed knowledge and understanding of key credit & market risk exposures, measurement techniques, accounting and financial controls, and regulatory and financial market developments.
  • Monitor regional Market Risk, Valuation and Finance related metrics with an ability to recognize emerging issues with risk and control implications.
  • Exposure to fixed income securities, structured products and asset management.
  • Exposure to virtually all aspects of the asset management and security transaction operations of an Investments group, including reviews of portfolio management and trading across various asset classes including derivatives.
  • Knowledge of and ability to audit core asset classes (Derivatives, Real Assets, Mortgage Loans, Municipal Bonds, Corporate Bonds, Foreign Government Securities, RMBS, CMBS, and ABS).
  • Ability to run multiple audits, manage projects and participate in audit assignments in a team environment.
  • Knowledge of Bloomberg and working knowledge of other market tools are a benefit.

Other business or audit skills required are:

  • Established contacts in key business areas and ability to establish new contacts
  • Ability to effectively and professionally communicate complex business topics to Management via reports, memos, and verbal communication
  • Ability to contribute to a team
  • Excellent project and time management skills
  • Solid understanding of risks and controls

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen.

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Job ID: 3d625a252ce3ff1fca310b8c6b36497c
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Short-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • FSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Financial Counseling
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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