Senior Audit Manager

LegalAndGeneral; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group is seeking a Senior Audit Manager to enhance their Asset Management business. The role involves conducting risk assessments, managing audit resources, and developing stakeholder relationships. Join a diverse team committed to positive returns and customer well-being.

Benefits

Annual performance-related bonus plan

Generous pension contributions

Life assurance and healthcare plans

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Family leave benefits

Electric car scheme via salary sacrifice

Discounts on products and retail outlets

Modern, collaborative workspaces

Qualifications

• Professional auditing, accounting, or actuarial qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit standards and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Conducting annual risk assessments and updating the audit plan.
• Executing risk-based audit plans and managing audit resources.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Leadership

Education

CIIA

ACA

ACCA

IFoA

Job description

Company Description

Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor.

We have been safeguarding people's financial futures since 1836, striving to build a better society, improve our customers' lives, and create value for shareholders.

We are one of the world's largest asset managers, providing powerful asset origination capabilities. These underpin our retirement and protection solutions, including pension risk transfer, UK and US life insurance, and UK workplace pensions and retirement income.

Our Group Functions support all business areas, requiring a talented and diverse team behind the scenes to enable success.

Joining us means contributing to our customers' well-being and the company's success daily.

Job Description

We are recruiting a Senior Audit Manager to join our team, offering a competitive base salary and car allowance.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Asset Management business, focusing on Private Markets.

What you'll be doing:

1. Conducting annual risk assessments and updating the audit plan.
2. Executing risk-based audit plans and managing audit resources.
3. Identifying opportunities to leverage technology for audit efficiency.
4. Communicating audit results and agreeing on actionable recommendations.
5. Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
6. Monitoring regulatory and business changes, proposing audit responses.
7. Providing input to senior management on significant risk areas.
8. Supporting the development of junior team members through coaching.

Qualifications

Who we're looking for:

1. Professional auditing, accounting, or actuarial qualification (CIIA, ACA, ACCA, IFoA) or equivalent experience.
2. Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, risk management, and corporate governance.
3. Experience managing internal audit within financial services.
4. Proven leadership in directing audit programs and quality control.
5. Excellent communication and influencing skills.
6. Ability to adapt to change and manage multiple priorities.
7. Strong analytical and judgment skills.
8. Commitment to fair customer treatment and embedding these principles in audit practices.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Participation in our annual performance-related bonus plan and share schemes.
• Generous pension contributions.
• Life assurance and healthcare plans (for permanent employees).
• At least 25 days holiday plus public holidays, with options to buy or sell holiday days.
• Family leave benefits.
• Participation in our electric car scheme via salary sacrifice (for permanent employees).
• Discounts on our products and at various retail outlets.
• Modern, collaborative workspaces designed for wellbeing.

Additional Information

At L&G, we believe in generating positive returns today while building a better future for all.

If you join us, you'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity and supports your career development, guided by leaders with integrity committed to your wellbeing.

We are open to flexible working arrangements, including part-time, term-time, and job shares, depending on role requirements.

Don't worry if you don't meet every criterion listed—consider your strengths, potential, and how you connect with our purpose.

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