Internal Auditor
London, GB, EC2N 3AR
Role Description
This is an exciting time to join a high-performing Internal Audit team that is part of a Global audit community. As we continue to evolve our team, we are looking for an individual who can deliver high-quality assurance work and support the continued enhancement of Internal Audit. You will collaborate with colleagues on internal audit engagements and provide support to activities that keep the Internal Audit function running efficiently and effectively.
This role is well suited to individuals who are inquisitive and energetic. Success in the role is driven by the individual’s ability to actively engage with colleagues and business stakeholders to perform risk-based audits that impact the business and support a culture of real-time coaching and collaboration amongst the team.
Salary Information
Pay: Circa £55,000 to £60,000 per year.
Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package.
About You
The Internal Auditor provides independent and objective assurance that adds value and improves the organisation’s control environment. The role supports the achievement of business objectives by evaluating and reporting on the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes in line with Internal Audit methodology and professional standards.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Performing audit planning, delivering audit fieldwork, which may include use of data analytics, contributing to the drafting and finalising audit outcomes and reports, and following up on recommendations.
- Working with your audit team to agree objectives and timelines for each audit and regularly monitoring progress.
- Preparing audit files, supporting working papers and draft and final reports within agreed timescales and quality standards with Internal Audit Management.
- Working with your audit team to deliver and communicate audit results and develop practical recommendations that address root causes and mitigate risks.
- Contributing to the development, innovation and growth of our internal audit strategy and support on functional development activities.
Essential Skills
- Relevant experience in internal audit, 2nd line assurance or general insurance business operations, including working knowledge of data analytics and awareness of existing and emerging insurance risks and regulations.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team to deliver audits and non-audit activities within agreed timelines.
- Progress toward, or completion of, a professional qualification in internal audit, accountancy or another relevant discipline.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at different levels.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word, with a working knowledge or awareness of data analytics techniques.
Desirable Skills
- Any experience in the following areas would also be welcome but is not essential to apply: Finance/Accounting, Conduct Risk/ Regulatory Environment, Commercial Insurance or Change/Programme Assurance.
What We Will Offer You
Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including:
- Flexible buy/sell holiday options
- Hybrid working
- Annual performance related bonus
- Contributory pension scheme
- Development days
- A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
- Retail discounts
- Volunteering days
Our Ways of Working
Do you need flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.
Integrity, Fairness, Inclusion & Trust
At Allianz, we believe in fostering an inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to equal opportunities, gender equity, and balanced gender representation, is demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.
We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success.
We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it’s assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements.
Accessible Application for All
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role.
Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications.
For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Conor McCourt
Closing date 03/07/25
We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.
Join us - Let’s Care for Tomorrow.
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