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Senior Internal Auditor
This organisation is a well-established and respected (Re)insurer within the Lloyd’s insurance market, operating in a complex and highly regulated environment. With a strong focus on governance, risk management and continuous improvement, the business offers a collaborative culture where Internal Audit plays a key role in shaping decision-making and strengthening controls. It is an environment suited to individuals who enjoy variety, stakeholder engagement and contributing to meaningful change.
Role Overview
This Senior Internal Auditor position is responsible for delivering a range of audit and advisory activities while supporting the ongoing development of the Internal Audit function. You will play a key role in planning and leading audits across the business, ensuring high-quality outputs and practical recommendations. The role also involves working closely with Risk and Compliance functions, tracking audit actions, and contributing to broader initiatives such as quality assurance and continuous improvement programmes.
Day to Day Activities
- Support the development of the annual audit plan alongside the Head of Internal Audit
- Lead and deliver end-to-end internal audits, including planning, fieldwork and reporting
- Produce clear, insightful audit reports with practical recommendations
- Track and monitor agreed actions, ensuring timely implementation of remediation
- Maintain audit records and update systems such as TeamMate
- Engage with Risk and Compliance teams to identify emerging risks and control gaps
- Provide ad-hoc advisory support to the business outside of the audit plan
- Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across the organisation
Experience Necessary
- Experience within Internal Audit, ideally within the insurance sector (Lloyd’s market experience beneficial)
- Proven ability to deliver audits independently, including planning, testing and reporting
- Understanding of insurance operations such as underwriting, claims or reinsurance
Qualifications & Skills Needed
- Professional audit or accounting qualification (or working towards one)
- Strong analytical thinking, communication and stakeholder management skills
- High level of integrity, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively
What Next…
If this sounds like you please click apply or email ph@barclaysimpson.com along with a copy of your CV to be considered for this position.
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