Senior Internal Auditor

Senior Internal Auditor

This role is for a senior audit specialist, to bring business and audit experience as the internal audit function evolves, in particular to upskill the function, embed the methodology and systems, provide audit advice and guidance and deliver specific audits during the year, with specific focus on (but not limited to) investments/front office controls and Solvency II regulations.

As a Senior Internal Audit Specialist, you will work directly with the Head of Internal Audit and will be responsible for planning and delivery of a portfolio of audits and supporting the internal audit team in preparing for benchmarking and external assessment.

You will:

• Support the development of the risk based annual Internal Audit Plan.
• Support the ongoing assessment of risks to the plan and recommend updates.
• Conducting audits
• Carry out end-to-end audits, including determining audit scope, carrying out test plan, drafting audit reports, and ensure sufficient workpapers are in place to meet the guidance of the IIA Standards and CIIA Code.
• Supervise input from team members, ensuring the quality and timeliness of audit planning, fieldwork, data analysis, audit work papers, and reporting. Coordinate with, and provide oversight of, other control and monitoring functions (e.g. risk management, compliance).
• Prepare status update reports to management and Board committees.

Ideally you will have:

• Internal Audit or relevant financial services or big 4 experience.
• Grasp of investment management/front office controls auditing, Solvency II regulations, as well as pensions, insurance, and process and control reviews
• Excellent communication and partner management skills at a Senior Management Level

Desirable:

• IIA is desirable but not essential