Senior Internal Auditor

The Fidelis Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fidelis Partnership is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to support the Head of Internal Audit across the organization and Lloyd's syndicates, delivering risk-based assurance on governance, risk management and internal controls.

You will engage senior stakeholders across underwriting, claims, operations, finance, compliance and risk, building strong relationships and guiding continuous improvement in a dynamic London Market environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in Internal Audit or related assurance role.
• Experience in the London Market and Lloyd's environment.
• Strong governance, risk management and internal control knowledge.
• Experience delivering end-to-end audits independently.
• Excellent report writing and stakeholder management.
• Experience with data analytics and continuous auditing.
• Experience using AI to support internal audit activities.
• ACA/ACCA/CIA or equivalent qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based internal audits from planning through reporting.
• Develop audit scopes, testing programmes, TORs and workpapers.
• Evaluate design adequacy and operating effectiveness of key controls.
• Identify control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.
• Draft clear audit reports for management and Audit Committee.
• Track management actions to ensure timely remediation.
• Support enterprise-wide risk assessment and audit planning.
• Manage co-source providers and ensure high delivery standards.
• Present findings to senior management and provide constructive challenge.

Skills

London Market experience

Stakeholder management

Audit delivery

Governance controls

Data analytics

AI in audit

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIA

Tools

CAATs

Job description

The Senior Internal Auditor will support the Head of Internal Audit in delivering the annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan across The Fidelis Partnership (TFP), its regulated entities, and Lloyd's syndicates. The role will provide independent and objective assurance over the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls, supporting the business in achieving its strategic, operational, regulatory, and financial objectives.

The role requires strong London Market insurance experience and the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders across underwriting, claims, operations, finance, compliance, and risk.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their experience within a dynamic London Market insurance environment, working across a broad and varied range of business areas with exposure to stakeholders at all levels.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Internal Audit Delivery

• Lead and execute risk-based internal audits from planning through to reporting and follow-up.
• Develop audit scopes, testing programmes, Terms of Reference, and audit workpapers in line with Internal Audit standards and methodology.
• Evaluate the design adequacy and operating effectiveness of key controls across the business.
• Identify control weaknesses, emerging risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Draft clear, concise, and commercially focused audit reports for management and Audit Committee review.
• Track and validate management actions to ensure timely remediation of audit findings.

Audit Planning and Risk Assessment

• Support the annual enterprise-wide risk assessment and the development of the Internal Audit Plan.
• Identify emerging risks affecting the insurance sector and consider their relevance to the Internal Audit Plan.
• Contribute to continuous auditing and thematic reviews where appropriate.

Stakeholder Management

• Build trusted and constructive relationships with business leaders, syndicate management, Risk, Compliance, Finance, Operations, and Technology teams.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management in a constructive and pragmatic manner.
• Provide effective challenge while maintaining strong and collaborative working relationships across the organisation.

Co-source Provider Management

• Manage co-source internal audit providers and ensure their work is delivered to a consistently high standard.
• Coordinate with co-source providers on audit planning, scope, Terms of Reference, fieldwork, reporting, and action follow-up.
• Review and challenge co-source provider outputs to ensure audit work is risk-focused, commercially relevant, and aligned with Internal Audit methodology and reporting standards.
• Maintain effective working relationships with co-source providers, business stakeholders, and management to support smooth audit delivery.
• Monitor delivery against agreed timelines, quality expectations, and reporting requirements.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• At least five years' experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Assurance, or a related assurance role.
• Experience within the London Market, Lloyd's market, insurer, reinsurer, syndicate, MGA, or MGU environment.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Experience delivering end-to-end audits independently.
• Excellent report writing and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.Experience auditing Lloyd's syndicates and managing agents.
• Experience in data analytics and continuous auditing techniques.
• Experience using AI to support internal audit activities.

Qualifications

One or more of the following qualifications is preferred: ACA, ACCA, CIA or equivalent professional qualification.

Personal Attributes

• Independent and objective mindset, with a commercially pragmatic approach.
• Strong attention to detail and high standards of professional judgement.
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Resilient and comfortable engaging with senior executives and Board-level stakeholders.
• Curious, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.

FIDELIS ETHOS

Our culture is defined by our ethos. It is the foundation of who we are and the core of everything we do.

• Results We want to be the best at the things we care about, so we focus on profitability over volume, with responsive decision-making and clear prioritised accountability.
• Innovate We aspire to lead the market in providing the services and products our clients need, and to drive change in the broader impact our industry has on human rights, society, and environmental sustainability.
• Include We create an environment where employees can bring their whole self to work, with open communication where everyone, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or background, feels able to contribute ideas and be recognised and rewarded for their contribution.
• Unite We operate as team of individual talents that actively seeks to reflect the diversity of the societies in which we operate, giving our business the widest range of inputs and perspectives.
• Respond We work in a business exposed to sudden shocks and changes – elemental, political, economic and human – so we remain nimble and ready for change.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our vision is for a workplace culture where differences are valued and where diversity of background, experience and thought are welcomed. We believe that developing and maintaining a diverse and inclusive organisation is critical to our success. Our hiring, assessment and selection process must be fair, free from bias and one which ensures we select the right person for the job, based on merit.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. To ensure that all candidates have a fair opportunity to show their abilities during the recruitment process, adjustments may be required. If your physical or mental health or disability may necessitate an adjustment, please contact [e-mail] to discuss. All information relating to your health or disability will be treated in accordance with our data protection policy.