Insurance Senior Internal Auditor

I am assisting my client, a market-leading Lloyd's Broker, with a Senior Internal Audit vacancy as they strengthen their internal assurance capabilities during a key phase of growth and transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the group’s internal controls are robust and effective in identifying and managing key risks across functions, including insurance broking, operational, financial, IT, compliance, conduct, and reputational risks
• Drive consistent application of policies and procedures across all relevant areas
• Design and implement a risk-based audit approach, including development of tailored audit scopes, terms of reference, and audit programs aligned with IIA standards and industry best practices
• Deliver high-quality, fully documented audit work in accordance with professional auditing standards and internal methodologies, within agreed timelines and budgets
• Identify and report risk exposures, control weaknesses, and process deviations promptly and accurately
• Communicate audit findings and insights effectively to senior management and key stakeholders, including external auditors
• Lead proactive planning, execution, and oversight of the audit process, while supporting team development and ensuring alignment with internal audit standards
• Support Internal Audit leadership in the preparation of reports and presentations for governance forums, including the Board, Audit & Risk Committees, IT Security, Data Privacy, and Regulatory Compliance groups

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Post-qualification experience in audit or finance, ideally including time within a Big 4 firm or the internal audit function of a large insurance broker
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, operational and business risk, and internal control frameworks
• In-depth knowledge of audit methodologies, including risk-based planning, testing techniques, and compliance with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
• Solid grounding in accounting principles and financial transaction processes
• Familiarity with IT environments and the ability to assess controls and risks related to technology systems
• Experience using data analytics tools and techniques to enhance audit effectiveness
• Proven ability to build credibility with stakeholders through professionalism, integrity, and a constructive approach