Senior Internal Auditor

Position: Senior Internal Auditor Job
Specialisms:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Internal Auditor to join a well-established internal audit team in London.

This role offers a broad remit covering financial, operational, and compliance audits across a dynamic business environment. The ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter with a background in internal audit, ideally within the insurance or wider financial services sector.

This role is key to delivering value through insightful audits, contributing to risk management, and supporting the continuous improvement of the Internal Audit function. You’ll be part of a collaborative team and engage with a wide range of stakeholders, from business unit leaders to external partners.

Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of assigned audits, from planning to reporting and follow-up.

Conduct audits in line with professional standards and internal audit procedures.

Prepare and document audit work to a high standard, addressing feedback promptly.

Develop meaningful, risk-based recommendations and assist in reporting to senior management and audit committees.

Participate in risk assessment updates and monthly executive reporting.

Monitor and review the implementation of audit actions by business units.

Support the administrative and developmental needs of the Internal Audit function.

Coach junior team members and share technical knowledge to strengthen team capability.

Engage with business stakeholders to promote internal audit’s value and maintain effective relationships.

Commit to continuous personal development and uphold high professional standards.

What We’re Looking For Qualified audit or accounting professional (e.g., CIA, ACA, ACCA) or near-qualified with relevant experience.

Minimum 5 years’ internal audit experience, ideally within general insurance, financial services, or the Lloyd’s market.

Familiarity with internal auditing standards (e.g., IIA Standards, Financial Services Internal Audit Code).Understanding of governance, risk management, and control frameworks.

Strong knowledge of insurance and related regulatory topics (e.g., Consumer Duty, data protection).Experience using audit tools, including data analytics techniques, is desirable.

Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments.

Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Experience supervising or coaching other auditors is a plus.

Why Join?

Be part of a team committed to delivering meaningful assurance and supporting business improvement.

Work in a role that offers a balance of autonomy and collaboration, with opportunities to influence across the business.

Gain exposure to a wide range of risks and business functions in a regulated and evolving sector.

Apply now to take the next step in your internal audit career.

We seek individuals from a diverse talent pool and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply to our vacancies.

Our commitment to fair recruitment processes means that we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of their lived experience or personal characteristics. We also invite applicants who meet most of the listed requirements, even if not all, to apply. If you require any adjustments to the application process, please let us know.

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