Senior Internal Auditor

DiverseJobsMatter; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension with employer contributions 10

Parental leave 26 weeks

Remote working options up to 20 days a

Cycle-to-Work scheme up to £5,000

Job summary

DiverseJobsMatter is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor for a leading international insurance business in the UK. The role will lead risk-based audits across functions, using data analytics to strengthen risk management and the control environment.

You will work with senior stakeholders, plan and perform audits, and deliver practical recommendations. Hybrid working, international travel, and ongoing professional development are available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading risk-based internal audits within insurance or financial services.
• Qualification or significant progress towards a relevant professional credential.
• Strong analytical skills using data analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based internal audits and complex reviews.
• Plan, perform, test and document audit work to high standards and deadlines.
• Communicate findings and work with management to address risks and control deficiencies.
• Recommend remediation and monitor management actions.
• Support new audit approaches including data analytics and agile working practices.
• Build relationships with management and stakeholders to understand business needs and monitor the control environment.
• Coach junior colleagues and contribute to development of the audit function.
• Contribute to internal audit initiatives covering AI, underwriting, claims, ESG and risk culture.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Audit delivery

Education

Professional qualification in audit/insurance/risk management

Job description

Our client, an international insurance business, is seeking an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to lead risk-based audits across a range of business functions, processes and controls. You will handle complex reviews, provide practical recommendations and work with senior stakeholders to strengthen risk management and the control environment.

The role offers broad exposure across insurance operations and wider internal audit initiatives, including data analytics, AI, underwriting, claims, ESG and risk culture. There is also potential for travel within the UK, Europe and other international locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based internal audits and other engagements, including complex reviews.
• Plan, perform, test and document audit work to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
• Communicate audit findings and work with management to address risk and control deficiencies.
• Recommend remediation and control improvements, and monitor agreed management actions.
• Support new audit approaches including data analysis, integrated audits and agile working practices.
• Build effective relationships with management and other stakeholders to understand business needs and monitor the control environment.
• Coach junior colleagues where required and contribute to the continued development of the audit function.
• Contribute to internal audit initiatives covering areas such as AI, underwriting, claims, ESG, data analytics and risk culture.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading risk-based internal audits within insurance or the wider financial services sector.
• A professional qualification in audit, insurance, risk management or a related field, or significant progress towards one.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate information using data analysis techniques.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels of management.
• Ability to deliver high-quality audit outputs within required timescales.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment.
• Experience in specialist insurance areas such as underwriting, claims, reinsurance, or exposure and accumulation management.
• 30 days' annual holiday, with the option to buy up to two additional days.
• Flexible working options, including part-time working, job sharing and compressed hours.
• Pension with employer contributions of 10% of basic salary.
• Fully funded comprehensive private medical insurance for you and your family.
• 26 weeks' parental leave at full pay.
• Ability to request up to 20 days per year working remotely from certain overseas locations.
• Pension investment approach incorporating sustainable investment.
• Cycle-to-Work scheme covering a bicycle and/or accessories up to £5,000.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Our client may consider sponsorship at its discretion.