Everest Group Ltd

Title:

Chief Audit Officer

Company:

Everest Global Services, Inc.

Job Category:

Audit

Job Description:

About Everest

Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

Position Summary

The Chief Audit Officer (CAO) will lead the global Internal Audit function for Everest, a global leader in the insurance and reinsurance industry. This role oversees all audit activities across Everest’s global operations, with Internal Audit teams based in the United States, United Kingdom, Mexico, and Colombia. As a senior executive, the CAO provides independent, objective assurance to the Audit Committee, Board of Directors, and senior management on the adequacy and effectiveness of the company's internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. This position requires strategic vision, strong leadership, and deep technical expertise in operational audits, financial controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. The CAO reports functionally to the Chair of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and administratively to the Group Chief Financial Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, risk-based Internal Audit plan that aligns with Everest's strategic objectives and risk profile.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global team of internal auditors located in the USA, UK, Mexico, and Colombia.
• Direct the annual SOX compliance program, including the evaluation of management’s internal controls over financial reporting.
• Oversee the execution of operational, financial, compliance, and IT audits, ensuring that findings and recommendations are pragmatic and add value to the business.
• Deliver clear and insightful reporting to the Audit Committee, CFO, and other key stakeholders on audit results, risk trends, and the effectiveness of the control environment.
• Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership to continuously strengthen governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks across the organization.
• Uphold the highest professional standards by ensuring the Internal Audit function adheres to the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards and other relevant guidance.
• Foster and manage key relationships with external auditors, regulators, and other assurance providers.
• Champion a culture of accountability, ethical conduct, and continuous improvement across the global Internal Audit team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or an equivalent is required.
• A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in Internal or External Audit, with at least 5 years in a significant audit leadership role within a large, complex, multinational organization.
• Extensive experience in the insurance and/or reinsurance industry is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in SOX compliance, risk-based auditing, and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO).
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and global risk management practices.
• Significant experience presenting to and advising Audit Committees and senior executives in a publicly traded company environment.
• Proven success in leading and developing geographically dispersed, high-performance teams.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Personal Attributes

• Unquestionable integrity and the highest ethical standards.
• A strategic and commercially-minded leader with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional influencing skills, with the ability to build consensus and drive change across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated agility and a results-driven mindset, capable of thriving in a dynamic global business environment.

The base salary range for this position is $250,000 - $350,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

What if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

Our Culture

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture.

• Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
• Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.

All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.

Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Warren, NJ

Additional Locations:

Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at everestbenefits@everestglobal.com.

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