Senior Internal Auditor

6w1 month ago

Everest

London, GB · Full-time · £65,000 – £85,000

About this role

Everest Group, Ltd. is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider operating through subsidiaries worldwide. Everest Advisors (UK) seeks an experienced Senior Internal Auditor with London Market Insurance experience for its Global Internal Audit team based in London. The role reports to the Internal Audit Director for UK, Ireland, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

As a Senior Internal Auditor, evaluate and enhance risk management frameworks, internal controls, and governance processes across underwriting, claims, finance, and regulatory compliance. Participate in planning, coordination, and execution of comprehensive audit activities to ensure regulatory compliance and industry best practices. Provide insights to identify improvement opportunities supporting strategic initiatives.

Follow a hybrid work schedule with up to 2 days remote and 3 days in office weekly. Collaborate with business partners to understand operational changes, growth targets, and risk drivers. Manage communication of audit issues and monitor resolutions.

Everest offers dynamic training and professional development, generous tuition reimbursement, mentoring opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and Colleague Resource Groups. Assist in mentoring less experienced team members and stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes. Contribute to annual risk assessments and risk-based audit plans.

Requirements

Proven experience in Internal Audit or Public Accounting post professional qualification with London Market, Lloyd’s Market or general insurance industry experience
Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
Relevant professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Accountant (CA or ACA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Strong understanding of insurance risk, underwriting, claims, finance, and regulatory compliance
Knowledge of Solvency II and Lloyd’s Principles

Responsibilities

Participate in annual risk assessments and development of 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
Execute operational audits and manage communication of identified issues
Collaborate with business partners on operational changes, growth targets, and risk drivers
Manage smaller audit projects independently under guidance
Present audit findings to management and recommend improvements