VP, Audit Director

Job Description

Sompo has a unique opportunity for a VP, Audit Director, to join our North America Internal Audit team. The VP, Audit Director is the assurance leader responsible for the oversight, execution, and continuous evolution of Internal Audit coverage across the North America Insurance business, aligned with Sompo International’s global Internal Audit strategy, standards, and methodology.

This role plays a critical leadership position within the Internal Audit function, with accountability for risk assessment, audit planning, execution quality, stakeholder engagement, and Audit Committee reporting across U.S.-based insurance operations. The Audit Director partners closely with business leadership, risk and compliance functions, and global Internal Audit peers to deliver risk-based, forward-looking assurance over governance, risk management, and internal controls.

This role is instrumental in ensuring Internal Audit remains independent, value-added, and aligned to strategic priorities, particularly in a dynamic regulatory, operational, and integration-driven environment.

Location: This position will be based either out of our New York, NY or Purchase, NY office locations. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.

Our business, your impact, our opportunity:

What you’ll be doing:

Internal Audit Leadership & Delivery

• Serve as a leader within Internal Audit with responsibility for audit oversight across the North America Insurance business.
• Lead the development, execution, and ongoing monitoring of risk-based audit plans, ensuring coverage is aligned to enterprise risks, regulatory expectations, and business priorities.
• Oversee audit execution to ensure consistent application of Sompo International Internal Audit methodology, professional standards, and quality expectations.
• Review and challenge audit scopes, workpapers, and reports to ensure clarity, rigor, and actionable insights.

Governance, Risk & Controls

• Provide independent assurance over the effectiveness of governance structures, risk management practices, and internal controls.
• Maintain strong alignment with SOX and broader regulatory expectations relevant to U.S. insurance operations.
• Monitor thematic risks, emerging issues, and control trends, escalating insights to the CAE and senior leadership as appropriate.
• Oversee tracking and validation of remediation for audit observations, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Stakeholder & Audit Committee Engagement

• Build strong, credible relationships with senior management, control owners, and second-line functions.
• Prepare and present executive-ready Internal Audit materials for senior leadership, management forums, and Audit Committee meetings.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the business while maintaining objectivity, independence, and professional skepticism.

Strategy, Integration & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the North America Internal Audit operating model, including integration activities, methodology enhancements, and coverage optimization.
• Collaborate with global and regional audit leaders to identify common risk themes, develop standardized audit programs, and promote consistency across entities.
• Support data analytics, continuous auditing, and monitoring initiatives in partnership with Professional Practices and technology-enabled audit teams.
• Stay informed of industry developments, regulatory changes, and emerging risks impacting the U.S. insurance market.

People & Resource Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop audit professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor audit resource utilization, capacity, and skill needs, providing input into resourcing strategy and budget considerations.
• Support talent development, succession planning, and performance management within the audit team.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline.
•  15+ years of Internal / External Audit experience, including leadership roles within complex, regulated organizations.
• Insurance or financial services experience required; Property & Casualty experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working in large, matrixed, multi-entity environments.
• Strong background in risk-based auditing, internal controls, and governance frameworks.