Role Overview
We’re looking for an experienced Second Line Assurance professional to join a busy, fast-paced assurance team within a leading insurance outfit.
The successful candidate will report to the Head of Second Line Assurance and work closely with the Compliance Monitoring Manager, the Risk and Compliance team, and senior management across the organisation.
You will be responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on a programme of controls testing to provide assurance that key controls are well designed and operating effectively. Experience in planning and performing control assessments using a range of testing methodologies is essential.
Strong organisational and written communication skills are required to deliver against an ambitious review plan and produce impactful reports that drive meaningful action. The role involves collaboration with both operational business units and central control functions such as Risk, with reporting provided to management, executive committees, and the Board.
Key Responsibilities
* Work with the Head of Second Line Assurance to devise the risk-based annual assurance plan for Board approval, aligned to the organisation’s risk and control framework.
* Execute the plan by planning reviews, conducting testing, analysing results, and drawing actionable conclusions.
* Make recommendations to enhance the control environment.
* Prepare clear, concise reports on findings for management and summary reporting for senior stakeholders.
* Collaborate within the team, sharing insights and best practices.
* Coordinate the annual Second Line Assurance risk assessment.
* Build effective, value-adding relationships with risk and control owners across the business.
Key Requirements
* Minimum 3 years’ experience performing end-to-end reviews and control testing within a financial services environment (preferably insurance).
* Relevant compliance or audit qualification.
* Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical testing plans.
* Self-motivated, efficient, and able to deliver to deadlines.
* Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with confidence working across multiple teams and seniority levels.
* Skilled in data analysis and capable of drawing meaningful conclusions.
* Excellent report writing – able to communicate findings clearly and focus on key insights.
* Confident in making recommendations for control improvements.
* Collaborative, approachable, and professional.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Suitable for candidates with an internal audit background.
What We Offer
A career that you define. We value diversity and individuality — there is no single “type” of professional who thrives here. Instead, we look for people who share our values:
* Courage to try new ideas and drive improvement.
* Commitment to supporting one another through challenges big and small.
* Determination to make a positive impact within the organisation and beyond.