My client are a globally branded insurance organisation with offices and operations scattered across the globe. Due to an internal move within the EMEA hub, we are working with this client to hire an experienced Senior Internal Audit Manager to join either their London or European office to focus on the GI business.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of multiple audits and managing senior stakeholder relationships
• Managing and overseeing the completion of audit projects included in the audit plans within set timeframes and corresponding with department standards.
• Assisting and supporting the Head of Internal Audit in assessing key business risks and controls in developing risk based audit plans, which are responsive to audit priorities and emerging risk activities within the organisation.
• Having direct line management responsibility for a team of 4 internal audit professionals and engagement leading more whilst they work on an audit within your audit portfolio.
• Evaluating the internal controls and communicating audit findings and recommendations to improve the overall effectiveness of the company's internal controls. The successful candidate will also be primarily responsible for preparing rated audit reports.
• Ensuring recommendations are adhered to and that plans that are put in place are monitored.
• Developing a strong knowledge base and level of expertise in the operations of assigned lines of business or functional areas.

Skills Required:

• Knowledge of and experience in insurance, investment management, brokerage, reinsurance, consulting or comparable industry experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
• Previous direct team management responsibility.
• Proven supervisory and leadership skills in being flexible, creative, team-oriented and results-driven.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of internal auditing standards and techniques.
• Fully CCAB qualified with an impressive employment history.

All applicants must have a proven history of leading a team of Auditors having had direct reports in a previous role.

This role can be based in London, or in any large European city due to the ability to work from home. Strong written English is essential for this role with French or German language skills being considered advantageous.

This is a high profile role within a global insurance brand. The future career opportunities are huge as you will impress in this highly visible role.

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