Senior Internal Auditor - Insurance

City Of London, England, United Kingdom

7/22/2025

Senior Internal Auditor

If you are looking for a move to Senior Internal auditor level and are looking to work with a fast growing Insurance business, this is a fantastic opportunity to join this internal audit department in a welcoming and collaborative environment.

You will:

Support the Audit Manager / Head of Group Internal Audit in meeting the objectives and purpose of the Internal Audit function, as set out in the Internal Audit Charter.

Responsibilities: (not limited to)

• Plan, carry out and conclude internal audits (financial, operational and compliance) in accordance with the annual Internal Audit procedures.
• Completes and documents assigned work in line with expected standards (and takes responsibility for addressing review feedback).
• Contribute to the development of appropriate management recommendations (based on internal audit work performed).
• Assist with the quarterly risk assessment review process and monthly ExCo reporting (as required).
• Assist in drafting Internal Audit reports suitable for sharing with senior management and the Audit Committees

Knowledge required:

• Knowledge of internal auditing procedures, the requirements of the IIA's Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, and the IA Financial Services Code.
• Clear understanding and application of the principles of good corporate governance, business and operational risk and control processes/procedures.
• A good working knowledge of general insurance and the Lloyd's market (insurance run-off also desirable)
• Awareness of current and emerging risks on core areas of typical/potential IA focus. For example: conduct risk (Consumer Duty); information security and data protection.
• Experience of using innovative audit tools and techniques such as data analytics.
• Knowledge and experience of working in a Sarbanes Oxley environment (desirable).

Desirable experience required:

• Newly qualified as an accounting or internal audit professional (e. g. ACA, ACCA, CIA).
• 5+ years' experience working as an Internal Auditor in the insurance sector or financial services (experience in general insurance and/or the Lloyd's market is preferable).
• Experience in supervisory role (providing hands-on coaching and review to deliver high quality and efficient audit work).

Hybrid working policy available

Desired Skills and Experience

Internal Auditor, Insurance, Lloyd's, Internal audit, controls, Risk