Senior Internal Auditor Job at Transact (London)

Senior Internal Auditor

Transact

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Finance

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Not provided

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Job Description:

We are currently recruiting an exciting opportunity for a Senior Internal Auditor to join our highly regarded Group Internal Audit team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic FTSE 250 financial services group, which includes UK-regulated investment and life insurance subsidiaries and a regulated life insurance entity in the Isle of Man. The Group Internal Audit function is recognised for its pragmatic, collaborative approach to continuous improvement and was awarded Outstanding Financial Services Team of the Year in 2024 by the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors.

Job Responsibility:

Independently leading and delivering full end to end internal audit and advisory engagements in accordance with internal audit standards/ practices and methodology
Identifying key risks, developing and scoping robust test plans (including use of data analytics), and preparing audit reports
Leading stakeholder management meetings
Supporting the internal audit management team with wider activity (e.g., preparation of Audit and Risk Committee or Executive Committee packs and innovating audit practices)
Leading internal audits as assigned in the Group Internal Audit Plan covering business operational processes, key customer journeys, regulatory compliance, capital adequacy, governance, risk and IT
Preparing audit scopes and performing audit testing in accordance with professional standards and the Group Internal Audit methodology
Drafting audit reports
Leading meetings with senior management to validate audit findings and develop pragmatic and commercially sound audit recommendations
Supporting, mentoring or line managing any guest auditors (secondees) in the team
Supporting the Group Internal Audit management team with non-internal audit engagement related activity
Proactively enhancing the profile of Group Internal Audit by building strong working relationships with senior managers
Understanding the current and developing regulatory and legislative rules and guidance which affect the Group and implementing these learnings into internal audit engagements or the internal audit plan

Requirements:

Experience in an internal auditor role (2 – 5 years post qualification experience), ideally within the financial services industry
Must hold the CIA, ACA or equivalent professional qualification
Advanced Excel experience is essential
Capability of data analytics would be desirable
Knowledge of the Wealth Management or Life Insurance sector would be beneficial, but not a prerequisite
Candidates from external auditor roles must have applied knowledge and expertise in the use of risk-based audit methodologies, techniques and practices

Nice to have:

Knowledge of the Wealth Management or Life Insurance sector
Capability of data analytics

What we offer:

Company discretionary bonus
Excellent pension contributions
Attractive staff share scheme
BUPA health insurance
Buying and selling of annual leave
Sponsorship of relevant professional qualifications

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 18, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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