Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor Location: London (hybrid working) Role Type: 3 month contract Day Rate: £400 to £600 per day Keywords: internal audit, risk management, governance, insurance industry, audit planning, regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, team development, control frameworks, professional qualification An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Internal Auditor to join a highly respected insurance group based in London. This role offers you the chance to play a pivotal part in protecting the assets and reputation of a global organisation, while supporting the continuous improvement of risk management, control, and governance processes. You will be empowered to contribute to strategic audit planning, collaborate with talented professionals across the business, and develop your expertise within a supportive and inclusive environment. The organisation is committed to upholding strong values and providing flexible working opportunities, generous pension contributions, and ongoing training to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Play a key role in shaping internal audit strategy and ensuring robust risk management across an international insurance group, with direct exposure to senior stakeholders and decision-makers. Benefit from flexible working opportunities, generous pension contributions, and comprehensive training programmes designed to support your professional growth and well-being. Join a collaborative team that values knowledge sharing, open communication, and the development of all colleagues in a welcoming and inclusive workplace. What you'll do: Participate actively in the annual internal audit planning process, demonstrating your ability to lead on specific areas of risk and contribute meaningfully to strategic discussions. Develop strong networks within the business to support ongoing risk assessment activities and ensure effective audit planning aligned with organisational objectives. Support Audit Management in maintaining and enhancing internal audit methodologies, policies, and procedures by identifying improvements for discussion and agreement. Lead or participate in quality assurance reviews of audit work, ensuring compliance with best practice standards and regulatory requirements such as Sarbanes-Oxley. Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of the insurance sector, including relevant regulations, guidance from professional bodies, and internal policies. Execute high-quality audits independently or as part of a team, including scoping, planning, fieldwork, analysis of findings, and drafting clear reports for management review. Interpret audit results thoughtfully to formulate logical recommendations that address root causes and assess their significance using both qualitative and quantitative factors. Track the implementation of audit findings diligently, escalating issues where necessary to ensure timely resolution and continuous improvement. Prepare or contribute to committee papers for Audit Management or other governance forums as required by the annual plan. Coach and develop junior team members by delegating tasks appropriately, providing constructive feedback, sharing best practices, and supporting their professional development. What you bring: Demonstrated experience in internal auditing within insurance/reinsurance sectors over at least four years Comprehensive understanding of control frameworks such as COSO and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), including practical experience designing testing approaches for controls. Proven ability to apply good corporate governance principles alongside business and operational risk management processes within complex organisations. Strong knowledge of audit procedures including risk-driven planning techniques; familiarity with professional standards set by Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (CIIA) or equivalent bodies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills enabling you to present concise reports tailored for diverse audiences including senior management committees. Ability to analyse complex information objectively; evaluate facts thoroughly; draw meaningful conclusions; and recommend actionable solutions that are sensitive to business realities. Experience managing conflicting priorities effectively under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail across multiple concurrent assignments. Track record of coaching or mentoring less experienced colleagues by providing guidance on best practices; fostering teamwork; encouraging knowledge sharing; and supporting others' development goals. Adaptability in responding positively to change within fluid commercial environments-demonstrating flexibility when faced with evolving priorities or new challenges. Relevant professional qualification such as CMIIA (Chartered Member of Institute of Internal Auditors), CCAB (Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies), CII (Chartered Insurance Institute), or similar recognised certification. What's next: If you are ready to take your career in internal audit to new heights within a supportive team environment then this could be the perfect next step for you! Apply today by clicking on the link below-your journey towards making a lasting impact starts here. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to support you. Please reach out to us at adjustments@robertwalters.com to discuss further. This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.