Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, reinsurance, and capital management consulting. They are seeking a Staff Auditor to join their Internal Audit team in New York City, where the role involves conducting operational, financial, and regulatory audits while collaborating with a seasoned audit team.
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 by 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 our internal workpaper policies; organized and able to 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 our global audit team and be able to adapt and be flexible to changes in the audit plan and schedule
- Participate in closing meetings at the end of fieldwork, noting comments and providing clear explanations for our findings and ratings, as required
- Actively pursue certifications and continuing professional education in line with the department's needs and your career development
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or 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 throughout completion
- Clear articulation and solid communication/presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally – approximately 25% annually
- Related professional designations (e.g., CIA, CPA, CIA. 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
Benefits
- Health and welfare benefits
- Tuition assistance
- 401K savings
- Other retirement programs
- Employee assistance programs
Company Overview
- Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh Risk, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. It was founded in 1871, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.marshmclennan.com.
Company H1B Sponsorship
- Marsh McLennan has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 8 in 2023, 6 in 2022, 11 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.