Senior Internal Auditor

Overview

In this role you partner with business stakeholders to drive continuous improvement across systems, processes and technology within a regulated insurance environment. You will deliver audit-driven insights that support capital, profitability, brand and governance outcomes, while maintaining strong relationships with Board committees. You’ll shape internal audit scope, reporting, and assurance to enable a proactive, no-surprises approach across the organisation. This is a practitioner role focused on developing trust with the business and contributing to PIC’s risk and control framework.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive base salary
• performance-related bonus
• private medical insurance
• 28 days annual leave
• generous pension scheme

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of internal audits: scope, test plans, report drafting and workpapers to PIC IA standards
• Lead defined projects or work streams, producing reports, presenting findings and measuring outcomes
• Provide regular issue assurance and ensure timely closure of actions
• Develop and improve internal audit reporting templates and the PIC IA manual
• Draft status updates and Integrated Assurance reports for Management and Board committees
• Contribute to annual written assessment of PIC’s risk management, internal control and governance
• Collaborate with business areas to deliver a no-surprises audit approach
• Build partnership with the business to propose proportionate actions addressing issues
• Own learning and development in both technical and non-technical skills
• Keep abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes and best practices in Internal Audit

Key requirements

• General knowledge of risks and controls
• Working knowledge of internal audit methodologies, IIA Standards and audit reporting
• Basic knowledge of FCA and PRA regulatory expectations
• Understanding of business processes and operational risks
• Familiarity with supporting delivery of internal audits
• Willingness to learn and pursue professional qualification
• Experience engaging with stakeholders across functions and levels of seniority

• Strong organisational skills
• Effective communication
• Persuasion and influencing ability
• MS Office Suite proficiency
• Understanding of data analysis and critical judgement (learning goal)
• Knowledge of internal audit frameworks and reporting practices

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