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Audit Consultant

AT MassMutual
MassMutual

Audit Consultant

Boston, MA

The Opportunity

As a Financial Services Auditor, you will have an opportunity to function as an operational risk and control expert, providing advice to audit associates and business area management while championing compliance with standards for audit practices and procedures.

The Team

The MassMutual Corporate Audit Team is located in both Boston and Springfield. If you are a risk professional who is looking to leverage your skills at a company that is focused on transforming the life insurance business while helping people secure financial freedom and protect the ones they love, the below noted role is for you. You will use your skills to partner and collaborate with peers and clients to support an operationally focused audit plan. You will help drive positive change across the organization with opportunities to improve internal controls through value-added recommendations. In this role, you will demonstrate accountability, agility, a dedication to be inclusive, a strong business acumen, and will show courage, even in the most difficult situations. We also highly value strong communication skills, a passion for learning, leadership traits, resilience and self-awareness.

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The Impact:
  • Conducts audits and advisory services in accordance with professional standards and department policies and procedures, while demonstrating an understanding of risk concepts, including inherent and residual risks as well as how to assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls
  • Delivers risk-based audits, working with business management and other risk/control functions, to ensure that controls are effective in managing risks
  • Develops and nurtures relationships with business management and other constituencies, focusing on the customer and strengthening business value add
  • Demonstrates an intense can-do attitude and delivers results on cross-team efforts that increase Corporate Audit's value and effectiveness
  • Demonstrates accountability, agility, a dedication to be inclusive, a strong business acumen, and will show courage, even in the most difficult situations


The Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 2+ years' work experience preferably with financial services
  • Due to the nature of this position, as a part of our background check process, candidates must be able to pass a non-registered fingerprint background check to qualify as a fingerprinted person under FINRA


The Ideal Qualifications
  • MBA, CPA, CIA, CFA or other professional designation
  • Displays excellent communication skills both verbally and written
  • Demonstrates versatility in communicating up, down and across the organization by working with others and discussing with various levels of management across the enterprise
  • Knowledge of risk concepts including inherent and residual risks as well as how to assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls
  • Works independently, enthusiastically engaging clients and peers to complete value-added assignments within the defined project scope and timelines
  • Possesses high integrity, professional skepticism and strong business sense
  • Exhibits responsiveness and flexibility to changing business priorities and tight deadlines
  • Strong analytic and problem-solving capabilities
  • Ability to identify solutions that effectively address business and control needs


What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team
  • Regular meetings with teams across business management
  • Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
  • Access to mentorship opportunities
  • Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
  • Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
  • Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical foundation with industry leading pay and benefits


About MassMutual

We've been around since 1851. During our history, we've helped millions of people find financial freedom, offer financial protection, and plan for the future.

Today, we continue to develop meaningful relationships with our customers by building their trust, being knowledge problem solvers and always prioritizing their needs. MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It's more than our company structure - it's our way of life.

MassMutual was recognized as an Ethisphere 2019 World's Most Ethical Company , a Top Place to Work in 2019 according to The Boston Globe and named among America's Best Employers for Diversity according to Forbes 2020. MassMutual ranks No. 84 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies.

MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.

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MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.

If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
EEO Statement (Opens in new window)
MassMutual will accept applications on an ongoing basis until such time as a candidate has been offered employment. The job description includes the main duties of this position, which may evolve over time. You may be required to perform other duties not listed.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Salary Range: $69,000.00-$90,500.00

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA, USA
Job ID: MassMutual-R16085
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Professional Coaching
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Mentor Program
    • Internship Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses