Senior Internal Auditor

3w3 weeks ago

Everest

London, GB · Full-time · £75,000 – £100,000

About this role

Everest is a global leader in risk management with a 50+ year heritage in P&C reinsurance and insurance. As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will join the Global Internal Audit team at expanding international operations in London. The role reports to the Internal Audit Director and follows a hybrid schedule of up to 2 days remote weekly.

You will evaluate and enhance risk management frameworks, internal controls, and governance processes across underwriting, claims, finance, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and executing comprehensive audit activities to ensure alignment with regulatory guidelines and best practices. Your work will identify improvement opportunities to support strategic initiatives.

Everest offers a dynamic, fast-paced, collaborative environment infused with entrepreneurial spirit and flexibility. The global team emphasizes disciplined capital allocation, long-term value creation, and positive community impact. Employees are empowered, challenged, and stimulated to thrive with ample growth opportunities.

You will collaborate with business partners on operational changes, growth targets, and risk drivers while managing multiple projects. Insights from audits will be presented to senior management to recommend enhancements. The role involves mentoring junior team members and staying current on industry trends and regulations.

Requirements

Experience in Internal Audit or Public Accounting post professional qualification
Preferably with experience in the London Market or general insurance industry
Relevant professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Accountant (CA or ACA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
London Market Insurance experience
Knowledge of underwriting, claims, finance, and regulatory compliance processes
Proficiency in evaluating risk management and internal controls

Responsibilities

Assist in annual risk assessments and develop risk-based audit plans
Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls, governance frameworks, and risk management processes
Perform detailed walkthroughs of financial and business processes
Test and assess effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and provide recommendations
Execute operational audits, manage communication of issues, and monitor resolution
Collaborate with business partners to understand operational changes, growth targets, and risk drivers
Present audit findings to senior management and recommend improvements
Mentor and develop junior team members