Line of Service Assurance Industry/Sector Asset and Wealth Management Specialism Risk Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary Closing date: 14 March 12:00 Open to: SA2s only Qualification Criteria: Must possess a ACA Qualification (or an international equivalent) Location: Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester, London ML About the role Our team provides Financial Service clients with Internal Audit services, using a combination of industry and business expertise to deliver innovative Internal Audit solutions to clients across the West & Wales. We are currently looking for an Internal Audit Senior Associate to join our rapidly expanding team in Bristol. With a background in Internal audit and a good understanding of the Insurance sector, you will be ambitious and enthusiastic. In return we will give the opportunity to work in the fast paced world of Financial Services internal audit, shaped by ever changing and demanding regulatory focus within the insurance sector. You will work with the both large and mid tier Insurers, providing support to understand and manage their risk and controls across the whole business. Responsibilities The responsibilities will vary depending upon the client and engagement profile. Amongst others, you will be: Delivering Internal Audit engagements from planning through to execution and reporting; Being agile and working across a range of different subjects and internal audit projects / clients; Communicating risk findings, verbally and written, to clients in a pragmatic and helpful manner; Building an internal network of relationships with Subject Matter Experts (SME) in areas of specialism such as Cyber, Operational Resilience, Cloud computing, Governance etc. and supporting our subject matter experts in delivering insight and expertise, potentially moving towards being a subject matter expert yourself in a chosen area; Building meaningful relationships with clients through client engagements and networking; Working with a supportive group of senior team members within the Internal Audit practice to develop innovative, market leading solutions and proposals; and Coaching more junior team members and reviewing their work. Essential skills and experience Must possess a ACA Qualification (or an international equivalent) Internal Audit experience; Knowledge of the financial services sector (Insurance sector specifically), including an understanding of how risks are managed within the sector; and Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage and deliver against deadlines while working on multiple projects; Some exposure to, or understanding of regulations for financial services clients; Strong client handling and relationship management skills; Experience of problem solving and being able to implement and deliver solutions tailored to clients’ needs; Accounting or actuarial experience / qualifications; Experience in undertaking or reviewing risk management processes; and Experience in designing, implementing or reviewing risk management frameworks for insurers. Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Business Process Improvement, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Accounting, Financial Audit { 24 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date