About Kuvare

Kuvare is on a mission to serve hardworking consumers overwhelmed by the complexities of retirement and is built from the ground up to do so. Our unified financial hub protects the retirement of everyday Americans and the distributors, carriers and investors that serve them. We create life insurance and annuity products that protect consumers’ retirements, and are simplified for distributor partners and financial professionals to sell and service.

Kuvare family of companies:

Retail Annuity and Life Insurance Solutions:
- United Life Insurance Company
- Guaranty Income Life Insurance Company
- Lincoln Benefit Life

Institutional Insurance:
- Kuvare Life Re

Bespoke Insurance Solutions:
- Ignite Partners

About the role

The Senior Internal Auditor will work closely with the Director of Internal Audit (IA) to lead the development and enhancement of Internal Audit methodologies, processes, and procedures. This role will serve as a key contributor in shaping audit guidance, creating job aides, and supporting business functions in understanding and adhering to Internal Audit requirements. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to adapt processes to meet evolving business needs.

What you'll do

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Lead and execute complex audits using department tools and methodologies, ensuring high-quality results within established timelines. Communicate findings and recommendations proactively to audit leadership.

· Mentor and guide junior auditors, providing oversight and support in audit planning, execution, and reporting.

· Enhance audit methodology by leveraging operational and technical expertise. Conduct client interviews, update process flows and narratives, assess business processes, and evaluate control effectiveness.

· Develop and refine risk assessments, identifying and benchmarking controls against industry best practices.

· Drive continuous improvement by researching regulatory changes and emerging trends to update Internal Audit procedures and ensure alignment with best practices.

· Collaborate cross-functionally with the Enterprise Risk Management team and other departments on strategic initiatives and special projects.

· Support departmental growth by contributing to training programs and pursuing advanced certifications in alignment with Internal Audit goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field; advanced degree or certification (CPA, CIA, CISA) is a plus.
3–5 years of experience in the insurance industry, internal audit, risk management, or related field.
Proven ability to develop and deliver presentations to senior leadership.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with cloud-based reporting tools such as Workiva is a plus.
Strong understanding of business and financial processes; insurance industry experience (life and annuity) is highly desirable.
Self-starter with the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to lead projects and deliver results under pressure.
Strong interpersonal, verbal communication, and collaboration skills.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.