Why MSI? We thrive on solving challenges.
As a leading MGA, MSI combines deep underwriting expertise with insurer and reinsurer risk capacity to create specialized insurance solutions that empower distribution partners to meet customers’ unique needs.
We have a passion for crafting solutions for the important risks facing individuals and businesses. We offer an expanding suite of products – from fully-digital embedded renters coverage to high-value homeowners insurance to sophisticated commercial coverages, such as cyber liability and habitational property – delivered through agents, brokers, wholesalers and other brand partners.
Our partners and customers count on us to deliver exceptional service through a dedicated team that makes rapid resolutions a priority. We simplify the insurance experience through our advanced technology platform that supports every phase of the policy lifecycle.
Bring on your challenges and let us show you how we build insurance better.
The Internal Controls Associate is responsible for supporting and enhancing the organization's overall internal control environment across business operations, technology platforms, financial reporting, information security, regulatory compliance, and risk management activities. This role evaluates the design and effectiveness of controls, documents key processes and procedures, maintains evidence to demonstrate control performance, and collaborates with business and technology teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risks.
The Internal Controls Associate assists with internal audits, operational reviews, control testing and/or execution, remediation efforts, and compliance initiatives related to applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and contractual obligations. Responsibilities extend beyond any single regulatory framework and may include supporting compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), privacy regulations, cybersecurity requirements, insurance industry regulations, and other governance, risk, and compliance obligations as applicable to the organization.
This position plays a key role in promoting a strong control culture by continuously assessing organizational risks, identifying control gaps, recommending improvements, and helping ensure that the company's overall control environment remains effective, sustainable, and aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Internal Control Program Administration
- Assist in the design, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the organization's internal control framework.
- Document and maintain policies, procedures, process flows, risk and control matrices (RCMs), and control narratives in alignment with COSO principles.
- Ensure controls are appropriately designed to mitigate identified business, operational, financial, compliance, and technology risks.
Risk Assessment and Control Design
- 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.
Control Testing and Monitoring
- Develop and execute control testing procedures to evaluate control design and operating effectiveness.
- Analyze testing results, identify deficiencies, and track remediation activities.
- Maintain evidence supporting control execution and effectiveness.
- Monitor key controls through continuous auditing and data analytics techniques where applicable.
Regulatory and Compliance Support
- Support compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and contractual obligations, including:
- Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
- State insurance regulations
- Privacy regulations (CCPA, CPRA, GDPR, etc.)
- Cybersecurity and information security requirements
- SOC reporting, PCI DSS, and other industry-specific frameworks as applicable
- Assist in preparing regulatory examinations, audits, and compliance assessments.
Audit Coordination and Management
- Serve as a primary liaison for Internal Audit and external auditors.
- Coordinate audit requests and facilitate walkthroughs, interviews, and evidence collection.
- Respond to audit inquiries and support remediation efforts.
- Track audit findings and ensure corrective actions are implemented timely.
Operational and Business Process Reviews
- Evaluate operational processes to identify risks, inefficiencies, and control weaknesses.
- Conduct special reviews and investigations relating to control failures, incidents, or identified concerns.
- Participate in assessments related to fraud prevention, business continuity, vendor management, and cybersecurity.
Reporting and Stakeholder Engagement
- Prepare clear, concise, and audit-ready reports summarizing risks, control effectiveness, and recommendations.
- Communicate findings and corrective action plans to business and technology leadership.
- Escalate significant issues and emerging risks appropriately.
- Present control-related information to management committees and stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, governance, and compliance processes.
- Assist in developing metrics, dashboards, and reporting to monitor control effectiveness.
- Promote a culture of accountability, risk awareness, and strong internal controls throughout the organization.
- Stay informed on regulatory changes, emerging risks, and industry best practices affecting the insurance sector.
Other Duties
- Support control, audit, risk management, governance, compliance, and operational initiatives as assigned by Internal Controls leadership.
- Perform additional control-related activities necessary to maintain an effective enterprise-wide control environment.
- 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.
Fast-paced, multi-tasking and agile environment.
Must be able to interact effectively with various levels of management both inside and outside the organization.
Important Notice:This position description is intended to describe the level of work required of the person performing in the role and is not a contract. The essential responsibilities are outlined; other duties may be assigned as needs arise or as required to support the Firm.#LI-BM1
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or technology
- 1-2 years of experience in internal controls, external audit, or internal audit
- Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills
- 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
- Accountability, ownership, and follow-through
- Ability to quickly learn new systems, regulations, and business processes
- Ability to build effective working relationships and influence stakeholders
- Big Four or banking experience
The Baldwin Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes flexible medical options, 24/7 telemedicine, mental health support, company‑paid life and disability, plus dental and vision. Feedback suggests these comprehensive offerings contribute meaningfully to total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off programs span parental leave, paid holidays, paid sick days, and flexible PTO, with some teams citing unlimited PTO. Feedback suggests flexible PTO depth is a valued element of the package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants are provided to all new hires. Feedback suggests broad‑based equity can enhance perceived fairness and long‑term value.
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What We Do
BRP is now The Baldwin Group! We’ve updated our name to reflect our unified group of talented teams across the country. The Baldwin Group is a cohesive group of experts in business insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, and all areas of private and personal insurance. Since our founding in 2011, we’ve evolved from a local business into a national firm with a vast network of specializations and industry practices for the benefit of our more than two million clients across the country. In addition, we have built excellent relationships with a wide range of insurance company partners. These relationships, coupled with our entrepreneurial and family-oriented culture, and deep expertise enable us to seamlessly deliver a breadth of innovative solutions to clients. At The Baldwin Group, we help provide the solutions our clients need to have confidence and gain peace of mind as they pursue what’s possible for themselves, their families, and their businesses. Whether they are renting their first apartment or buying a larger home, opening a small business or taking their company public, we offer solutions to support them on every step of their journey. This has been our story since the beginning—we provide the indispensable expertise and quality insights that give our clients peace of mind to pursue their purpose, passion, and dreams. And that’s what The Baldwin Group will continue to do for years to come: we Protect the Possible℠.
