Senior Internal Auditor

ABOUT EVEREST: Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

ABOUT THE ROLE: Everest Advisors (UK), a member of Everest Group, Ltd., is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor with London Market Insurance experience to be part of our Global Internal Audit team at Everest’s expanding international operations. The role will be based in London, United Kingdom. This position will report to the Internal Audit Director, who is based in London. The role will follow a hybrid work schedule of up to 2 days per week remote, and 3 days per week in office.

Everest is a dynamic global P&C reinsurance and insurance organisation, ranked within the top ten P&C insurers in the world. Highly diversified, Everest delivers innovative solutions to clients, helping them achieve their goals and manage their risks while providing a stable portfolio for our shareholders. We can attribute much of our success to our disciplined environment and financial stability, combined with an entrepreneurial spirit infused with flexibility and creativity. Everest offers a fast-paced, collaborative work environment in a culture that empowers, challenges, and stimulates employees to thrive and achieve their potential with ample opportunity for growth.

As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will be a key member of our internal audit team, responsible for evaluating and enhancing risk management frameworks and internal controls, and governance processes across underwriting, claims, finance, and regulatory compliance. Your role will involve planning, coordinating, and executing comprehensive audit activities to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and industry best practices. Your insights will help identify opportunities for improvement and support the company’s strategic initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the annual risk assessments and in developing a risk-based audit plan.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance frameworks, and risk management processes.
• Perform detailed walkthroughs of financial and business processes.
• Test and assess the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and provide actionable recommendations where needed.
• Execute operational audits, manage communication of identified issues, and monitor timely resolution.
• Collaborate with business partners to understand operational changes, growth targets, and risk drivers.
• Manage multiple projects, prioritising objectives, and monitoring budgets in a dynamic environment.
• Present audit findings to senior management and recommend improvements to support business strategies.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the global IA team.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in Internal Audit or Public Accounting post professional qualification preferably with experience in the London Market or general insurance industry.
• Relevant professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Accountant (CA or ACA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is highly encouraged.
• Strong understanding of insurance risk, underwriting, claims, finance, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of the Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Knowledge of Solvency II, IFRS 17, Principles for doing business at Lloyd’s, and other relevant regulations.
• Experience in assessing the design and operating effectiveness of Internal Controls, with a strong preference for experience in Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and PCAOB Auditing Standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and interact effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Strong report-writing skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Right to work in the UK.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience in data analytics or audit purposes.
• Exposure to technology and operational risk audits within an insurance environment.
• Understanding of emerging risks (e.g. AI in insurance, ESG, cyber).

At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

Our Culture: At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviours.

Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviours. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.

Our Colleague Behaviours define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together. All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviours across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.