European IT Internal Audit Senior

A leading specialty insurer is seeking an experienced IT Internal Audit Senior to join its European Internal Audit team in London. This role supports UK and European operations, delivering high-quality IT internal audit work across a broad range of systems and business processes. The position offers exposure to senior stakeholders, diverse audit assignments and close collaboration with international audit teams within a growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and execute end-to-end IT internal audits across UK and European entities
• Develop audit test plans and perform IT audit fieldwork, ensuring high-quality documentation and evidence
• Support annual IT JSOx/internal controls testing, including system walkthroughs and process documentation
• Present audit findings and recommendations to stakeholders, including senior management
• Monitor remediation activities and perform follow-up testing on control improvements
• Conduct IT controls and process testing across key business areas (e.g. underwriting, claims, finance, IT, risk and compliance)
• Document audit activities within audit management systems and maintain accurate workpapers
• Produce clear and concise audit reports, including root cause analysis, risk assessment and recommendations
• Ensure timely resolution of review points raised by Internal Audit management
• Support audit-related administration, reporting and advisory activities, including system implementation projects
• Maintain awareness of relevant regulatory, technological and auditing developments

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience leading IT internal audits
• Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong understanding of IT audit methodologies, controls and risk frameworks
• Proven ability to plan and deliver audits end-to-end

Desired

• Professional certification (e.g. CISA, CISM, CIA) or willingness to obtain
• Experience within insurance or financial services
• Familiarity with audit management tools (e.g. Audit Board)
• Knowledge of IT and security frameworks (e.g. COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001)
• Willingness to travel within Europe (~10%)

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