Internal Auditor

Apollo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days’ annual leave

Non-contributory pension

Private medical insurance

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Apollo is seeking an Internal Audit professional to join our growing team in a role that blends risk assessment, governance evaluation and advisory work across underwriting, claims, finance and delegated authority. You will conduct risk-based audits, testing controls and delivering practical improvements within a fast-paced Lloyd’s market environment.

Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, you’ll build trusted relationships with stakeholders, stay current on market developments and contribute

Qualifications

• Experience delivering internal audit, external audit, assurance or risk reviews in insurance.
• Knowledge of governance, risk management and internal control frameworks.
• Understanding of underwriting, claims, finance or delegated authority.
• Strong analytical skills to identify root causes and provide actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to engage stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple audits to deadlines.
• Professional qualification (CIA, CIIA, ACA, ACCA) would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver risk-based internal audits from planning through reporting and follow-up.
• Evaluate governance, risk management and internal control frameworks.
• Perform walkthroughs, control testing and fieldwork with evidence-based findings.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and provide constructive challenge.
• Present observations and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Monitor implementation of management actions and remediation.
• Support audits across underwriting, claims, delegated authority, finance, operational resilience and more.
• Stay up-to-date with Lloyd's and London Market developments affecting audit.
• Develop Audit methodologies and leverage data analytics where appropriate.

Skills

Internal audit experience

Insurance industry knowledge

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Professional qualification (CIA/CIIA/ACA/ACCA)

Job description

Who we are

Apollo , a Skyward Group company, is an innovation-inspired insurance platform operating at Lloyd’s of London, delivering data-driven and creative solutions across a broad range of risks.

Our name reflects our origins. Inspired by one of our founding investors, Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon, the business was built with the same pioneering mindset. Alongside Jim Hays, Neil set out to create a different kind of Lloyd’s platform, focused, agile and built around people.

Since launch in 2009, we have grown into a diversified insurance group offering products across Property, Casualty, Marine, Energy and Transportation, Specialty and Reinsurance, alongside Smart Follow and digital and embedded risk programmes. Our experience and unique ecosystem give Platform Partners the best chance of success, from navigating the Lloyd’s new entrant process through to the delivery of their long-term strategy.

With a team of more than 300 professionals, we continue to grow with purpose, combining underwriting excellence, innovation and collaboration to enable a more resilient and sustainable world.

Your Role

Internal Audit at Apollo is about far more than providing assurance. It's about understanding how the business operates, identifying opportunities to strengthen governance and controls, and helping the organisation continue to evolve.

Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, you'll deliver risk-based audits across a broad range of business areas, providing independent assurance over governance, risk management and internal controls while building trusted relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.

You'll gain exposure to underwriting, claims, delegated authority, finance, risk, compliance and operational resilience, giving you a unique view of how a leading Lloyd's managing agent operates. Alongside delivering audits, you'll provide practical recommendations that help improve processes, strengthen controls and support better business outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an auditor who enjoys combining technical expertise with stakeholder engagement and wants to make a visible impact across a growing and innovative insurance business.

What you’ll do

• Deliver risk-based internal audits from planning through to reporting and follow-up.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control frameworks across the business.
• Perform process walkthroughs, control testing and audit fieldwork, producing clear, evidence-based findings and recommendations.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders, providing constructive challenge while maintaining a collaborative approach.
• Present audit observations and recommendations that support continuous improvement across business processes.
• Monitor the implementation of agreed management actions and validate remediation activity.
• Contribute to audits covering underwriting, claims, delegated authority, finance, operational resilience, outsourcing, regulatory compliance and other key business areas.
• Keep up to date with developments across the Lloyd's and London Market, ensuring emerging risks are considered within audit activity.
• Support the continued development of Internal Audit methodologies, reporting and the use of technology and data analytics where appropriate.

What we are looking for

We're looking for someone who enjoys understanding how businesses operate and has the curiosity to ask insightful questions, challenge constructively and identify opportunities for improvement.

You'll bring:

• Experience delivering internal audit, external audit, assurance or risk reviews within the insurance sector.
• Experience assessing governance, risk management and internal control frameworks.
• Knowledge of insurance operations, including areas such as underwriting, claims, finance or delegated authority.
• The ability to analyse information, identify root causes and produce practical, evidence-based recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders across all levels of the business.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deliver high-quality work to agreed deadlines.
• A professional qualification, or progress towards one, such as CIA, CIIA, ACA, ACCA or an equivalent qualification would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of the Lloyd's and London Market regulatory environment would be beneficial, although this is not essential.

What you’ll get in return

We offer a competitive and thoughtfully designed reward package that reflects the value of our people. This includes a fair and attractive salary, discretionary bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package - including 31 days’ annual leave, a non-contributory pension and private medical insurance.

Our commitment to inclusion

At Apollo, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are a diverse, growing team of empowered experts who bring collaboration, innovation and data-driven thinking to every relationship and every risk.

We believe diversity and inclusion go far beyond targets. They are essential to understanding the global communities we serve and to making better decisions. That’s why we are committed to developing diverse talent at every level and creating an environment where different perspectives are genuinely valued, supported and celebrated.

We also run a programme of events, training and initiatives designed to recognise both the challenges and opportunities that come with building an inclusive workplace.

Hybrid & flexible working

Flexible and hybrid working are fully embraced at Apollo. We do not believe in presenteeism. Instead, we trust our people to work in ways that allow them to perform at their best, balancing professional responsibilities with personal commitments.