Staff Auditor

Staff Auditor

Marsh Risk is seeking a talented individual to join our Internal Audit team. This role will be based in New York City and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office.

As a Staff Auditor, you will work in a fast-paced team that provides independent and objective assurance over the organization's control environment. You will have the opportunity to work with a seasoned audit team with a strong culture, and your work will directly add value to the businesses they support. Some travel required, including international, depending upon the audit you are assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Perform operational, financial, and regulatory audits and special projects, which may include aspects of IT general controls.
• Perform data analytics to identify trends, outliers, and/or targeted sample selections based on agreed-upon criteria.
• Participate in interviews and walkthroughs with process owners and document results in flowcharts, identifying risks and controls.
• Execute audits and advisory projects by analyzing, testing, and evaluating the entity’s control environment using a blend of traditional sampling and automation.
• Examine documentation to identify potential control weaknesses, and/or business efficiency opportunities.
• Communicate (verbally/written) testing results to the audit senior and/or manager and process stakeholders.
• Document electronic workpapers in accordance with IIA standards and internal workpaper policies, ensuring they are organized and can be reperformed by a third party.
• Perform independent research on audit areas/topics to become knowledgeable of the risks associated with the audit.
• Collaborate with the global audit team and adapt to changes in the audit plan and schedule.
• Participate in closing meetings at the end of fieldwork, noting comments and providing clear explanations for findings and ratings.
• Actively pursue certifications and continuing professional education in line with department needs and career development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field.
• 1-3 years of audit experience, preferably internal audit.
• Solid analytical, problem-solving, organization, and project management skills.
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking and is a proactive self-starter who learns and adapts quickly to changing circumstances.
• Ability to take initiative and ownership over assigned tasks through completion.
• Clear articulation and solid communication/presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally – approximately 25% annually.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Related professional designations (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA).
• Experience with data analytics (including applications/software).
• Experience in insurance, broking, or other financial services.
• Prior internal or external audit experience.
• Experience working with Optro (formerly AuditBoard) or similar workpaper documentation platforms.

Why join our team:

• Professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
• A vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact on colleagues, clients, and communities.
• A range of career opportunities, benefits, and rewards to enhance well-being.

About Marsh:

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit corporate.marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $57,900 to $115,800.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

Key skills/competency:

• Internal Audit
• Financial Audits
• Operational Audits
• Regulatory Audits
• Data Analytics
• Risk Management
• Control Environment
• Workpaper Documentation
• IIA Standards
• Communication Skills