Staff Auditor, Level II (Hybrid) (Finance)

Job Classification:

Finance & Accounting - Finance & Accounting

Staff Auditor Level II

Role Summary

We are looking for a self-motivated experienced audit professional looking to build a rewarding career supporting our U.S. Businesses.

The Ideal Candidate

Beyond the standard skill set of analytical thinking and excellent verbal and written communication skills, this position calls for a highly enthusiastic individual who can actively participate in all aspects of the audit, including the planning, risk assessment, data analytics, control analysis, testing, issue development and reporting phases.  This individual will be expected to engage in dialogue with business unit management and various control partners to identify and assess risks and controls.  If you enjoy thriving in a collaborative environment where engagement with business and control function partners is key, then we can't wait to meet you!

What will my Role at Prudential look like?

Prudential is a company of smart, ambitious professionals working together to create a better future for our customers and our communities around the globe.  As one of the most recognizable financial services companies in the world, our employees are building on our 140-year history of financial strength with a focus on innovation and transformation to meet tomorrow's most complicated challenges.  We are committed to growth and development of every single employee, and we see our business success as a direct result of our talent.

The Internal Audit Department, with over 300 employees globally, serves to protect the Company by improving the management of risks and the effectiveness of the control environment at the business, function and enterprise levels through valued independent assessments and advice on governance, risk and control.  Our structure mirrors the business system, which allows us to view risks vertically and horizontally – providing opportunities to generate value within and across our businesses and corporate functions.

As a Staff Auditor Level II within the U.S. Business Audit Group, you will work with other employees to deploy our audit approach to ensure adequate audit coverage of assigned businesses across Prudential.  This role provides the opportunity to influence our approach and perform audits of The Marketing Organization and Enabling Solutions, which is a centralized function supporting Prudential's key business operations such as Retirement Strategies, Individual Life Insurance and Group Insurance.

About You

You have a strong analytical mindset with the ability to assess risk and evaluate controls.  You are a self-motivated and intellectually curious person with the desire to grow your business/technical acumen to remain current on business developments, industry trends, emerging risks, and changes to the financial and regulatory environments.  You have some experience with data analytics and seek to build upon your knowledge of approaches and tools.  You enjoy working independently and are productive in a collaborative team environment. 

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should have 1½ - 3 years of audit and/or insurance, annuities, retirement or investment experience.  A Bachelor's degree, or higher, is required, in a business major, and an MBA is a plus.  Some big 4 public accounting experience is preferred, but not required. The candidate should possess a basic understanding of the financial, regulatory, operational and/or accounting aspects of insurance related products, and the ability to converse with management in order to participate in risk assessment, scope definition, and development of the most effective audit approach.

• General understanding of the COSO framework, risk assessment, control analysis and audit methodologies
• Practical audit experience, such as conducting risk assessments and executing audit programs
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong project management and analytical skills
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
• The ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with management, external auditors and other control partners to analyze risks and controls
• Experience working in a team environment
• Familiarity with Agile concepts and tools

This position is hybrid, based in Newark, NJ 2 days per week (working from home the other days).  Some travel is expected up to 10% depending on the scope of your work.

Prudential Financial, Inc. is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.  Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth.  The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time.  Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services.  For more information, please visit www.prudential.com.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Prudential is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services.

We recognize that our strength and success are directly linked to the quality and skills of our diverse associates. We are proud to be a place where talented people who want to make a difference can grow as professionals, leaders, and as individuals. Visit www.prudential.com to learn more about our values, our history and our brand.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. 

The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ and its affiliates.

Note that this posting is intended for individual applicants. Search firms or agencies should email Staffing at staffingagencies@prudential.com for more information about doing business with Prudential.

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES:
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