Senior Assurance Analyst

Job Description:

The Senior Assurance Analyst role is responsible for performing controls testing and issue identification for our Continuous Audit testing and External Support.  The successful candidate will work with our team as well as employees from across the organization to understand the processes and be a resource in helping align our focus to areas of highest risk.   This role will work across the enterprise, offering exposure to the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries, which include Broker Dealers, Asset Managers and other Life Insurance Companies.

Responsibilities

• Utilize critical thinking, data gathering and problem solving skillsets to understand and assess business processes and operational risk focus areas throughout the organization in support of our corporate initiatives.
• Perform testing of business processes and controls.
• Effective communication of issues identified, impacts and solutions related to operational risk to assurance groups, business areas and executive management.
• Relationship building and partnering with team members, business partners and other assurance groups for execution of our aligned approach.
• Perform Continuous Audit and External Support procedures across all affiliates.
• Perform and /or assist with other department initiatives as required.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong planning and organization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships within a team and stakeholders.
• Possesses strong written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills. Is able to effectively interact and build relationships inside and outside the department at a range of levels (executives, leaders, associates).
• Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, collegiality and team player orientation.
• Complies with all company and site policies and procedures
• Remains current in profession and industry trends
• Successfully completes regulatory and job training requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience testing and documenting of controls.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships within a team and stakeholders.
• Possesses strong written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills.  Is able to effectively interact and build relationships inside and outside the department at a range of levels (executives, leaders, associates).
• Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, collegiality and team player orientation.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Business, Finance or Accounting Required, and
• CISA, CIA or CPA a plus (one is required to be obtained within first two years of employment); other industry certifications to be determined as needed.

Experience

• One to three years of assurance and/or business experience in the operations of financial services company(s) (life insurance, investments, asset management and/or broker-dealer operations). Required

Base salary range: $65,000 - $80,000

For over 175 years, Penn Mutual has empowered individuals, families and businesses on the journey to achieve their financial goals. Through our partnership with Financial Professionals across the U.S., we help instill the confidence and reliability that comes from a stronger financial future. Penn Mutual and its affiliates offer a comprehensive suite of competitive products and services to meet the unique needs of Financial Professionals and their clients, including life insurance, annuities, wealth management and institutional asset management. To learn more, including current financial strength ratings, visit www.pennmutual.com.

Penn Mutual is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We provide employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and associates, according to applicable laws. This is reflected in our practices for hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment, compensation, selection or training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. All employment-related decisions and practices are free from unlawful discrimination. This includes: race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship age, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic partnership or civil union status, marital status, genetic information, disability, religious observance or practice, liability, veteran status or any other classification protected under applicable law.