Internal Audit Manager

Internal Audit Manager

Do you have extensive audit experience gained in a global insurer or financial services company?

We are seeking a leader to head our audit team with a global remit. The role is part of the Internal Audit team delivering assurance across the EMEA Region, leading audit engagements from planning through reporting, and delivering high‑quality, risk‑focused audit work. The role is accountable for managing audit delivery, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, and contributing to continuous improvement across the Internal Audit function.

• Plan, oversee, and deliver end‑to‑end audit assignments in accordance with Internal Audit’s methodology, ensuring timely completion of projects within budget, high quality outcomes and actionable recommendations.
• Identify key risks, control weaknesses and emerging issues, and provide practical recommendations.
• Draft clear and concise audit reports that demonstrate a strong understanding of the audit subject matter, issues and risks.
• Contribute expertise to more complex assignments, providing practical insight and sound judgement.
• Co‑ordinate and collaborate with first‑ and second‑line functions (compliance, risk management, underwriting QA, claims QA, financial compliance).
• Monitor timely and effective remediation of audit issues and escalates delays or exceptions as appropriate.
• Supervise and coach team members assigned to audits, supporting their development of audit skills, risk assessment techniques and insurance knowledge.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with auditees and other key stakeholders.
• Actively participate in AI and data‑related initiatives.
• Contribute to global Chubb Internal Audit improvement initiatives.
• Keep informed of regulatory and market developments impacting the regional business, and stay current on organisational goals and objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Professional qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent.
• Experience with in internal audit, or a combination of internal audit, risk and compliance experience within the insurance industry; or internal audit experience within a professional services firm as an insurance specialist.
• Strong understanding of risk‑based audit methodologies, risk assessments and internal controls, and the IIA standards.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the insurance industry, including underwriting, claims, finance, compliance and applicable regulatory frameworks (e.g., Solvency II, Lloyd’s, PRA/FCA or relevant local regulators).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with influencing skills and experience engaging with senior management.
• Experience coordinating and overseeing audit work completed by other team members.
• Strong critical analysis and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience using data analytics and AI tools, with a willingness to learn and apply them in audit work.
• Willingness to travel up to 10 %.

Competitive salary & pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus ability to purchase 5 additional days, private medical cover, Employee Share Purchase Plan, life assurance, subsidised gym membership, comprehensive learning & development offerings.

Employee resource groups:
Gender Equality Network, Abilities & Wellbeing, Social Mobility, Parents & Carers, Pride Network, Cultural Awareness Network.

Diversity & inclusion. At Chubb, we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.