Internal Controls Associate – MSI

The Baldwin Group

Internal Controls Associate strengthening enterprise risk, audit, and compliance controls for a specialized insurance provider. Testing controls, supporting regulatory compliance, and coordinating remediation across business and technology teams.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in internal controls, risk management, and compliance with regulatory frameworks such as SOX and PCI DSS. Proficient in evaluating control effectiveness, conducting audits, and developing risk mitigation strategies while maintaining strong communication and stakeholder engagement.

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Internal ControlsRisk ManagementSOX ComplianceAudit ProceduresData Analytics

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Hard Skills

Control DesignRisk AssessmentControl TestingProcess DocumentationControl MatricesCOSO PrinciplesContinuous AuditingRegulatory ComplianceFraud PreventionMetrics Development

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAnalytical ThinkingCommunication SkillsProject ManagementRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

Financial ReportingInformation SecurityCybersecurityVendor ManagementBusiness ContinuityAudit ReadinessStakeholder EngagementEmerging RisksInsurance RegulationsGovernance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support and enhance the organization's overall internal control environment across business operations, technology platforms, financial reporting, information security, regulatory compliance, and risk management
Evaluate control design and effectiveness
Document key processes and procedures, policies, process flows, risk and control matrices, and control narratives in alignment with COSO principles
Maintain evidence demonstrating control performance
Perform periodic risk assessments across business and technology functions
Identify control gaps, emerging risks, and process inefficiencies
Develop and recommend risk mitigation strategies and control enhancements
Support enterprise risk management and compliance initiatives
Develop and execute control testing procedures
Analyze testing results, identify deficiencies, and track remediation activities
Monitor key controls through continuous auditing and data analytics where applicable
Support compliance with SOX, state insurance regulations, privacy regulations, cybersecurity requirements, SOC reporting, PCI DSS, and other applicable frameworks
Assist with regulatory examinations, audits, and compliance assessments
Liaise with Internal Audit and external auditors
Coordinate audit requests, walkthroughs, interviews, and evidence collection
Respond to audit inquiries and support remediation efforts
Track audit findings and corrective actions
Evaluate operational processes and conduct special reviews or investigations
Participate in fraud prevention, business continuity, vendor management, and cybersecurity assessments
Prepare audit-ready reports on risks, control effectiveness, and recommendations
Communicate findings and corrective action plans to leadership
Escalate significant issues and emerging risks
Present control-related information to management committees and stakeholders
Develop metrics, dashboards, and reporting to monitor control effectiveness
Stay informed on regulatory changes, emerging risks, and insurance-sector best practices
Support additional control, audit, risk management, governance, compliance, and operational initiatives as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Tech preferred
1-2 years of experience in internal controls, external or internal audit positions
Big four or banking experience is a plus
Demonstrated ability to consistently deliver on commitments and manage competing priorities
Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills
Sound professional judgment and risk-based decision-making capabilities
Exceptional attention to detail and analytical thinking
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Demonstrated accountability, ownership, and follow-through
Strong listening skills and openness to coaching and feedback
Ability to quickly learn new systems, regulations, and business processes
Proven ability to build effective working relationships and influence stakeholders
Must demonstrate the organization’s core values, exuding behavior aligned with the firm’s culture
Must be able to interact effectively with various levels of management both inside and outside the organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Full-time employment