Senior Internal Audit Specialist

at  Munich Re

COMPETENCIES:

Strategic mindset (we think big) – you look, plan and move into the future with clear intentions and purposeful actions, seeking regular feedback, that allows you to make decisions today that will lead the business towards its future commitments.
Ensures accountability (we lead the ‘we’) – you hold yourself and others accountable to take responsibility and meet commitments, creating a culture where people own their decisions and actions and appreciate how they contribute to the team/organisation commitments.
Managing complexity (we grow with our clients) – you make sense of complex and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems, learning and sharing along the way.
Sponsors work (we care and dare) – you know when to lead and when to let others lead, providing direction and delegating to others, empowering and trusting them to achieve their commitments. Develops talent (we care and dare) – you develop the team to meet their career ambitions, building capability at an individual and organisational level, preparing them for future opportunities. You discuss feedback and development regularly and promote a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Being resilient (we are clear and authentic) – setbacks are unavoidable; however, you recover quickly, seek feedback, learn and unlearn and move forward with courage and commitment.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrable primary insurance knowledge, including Lloyd’s of London.
• Sound knowledge of controls, risk management, compliance and corporate governance.
• Able to conduct underwriting audits effectively.
• Knowledge of UK regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrable ability to spot patterns and trends, deducing cause and effect, using data analytics.

Desirable

• CISA / Accountancy qualification / CIA / Internal audit professional.
• Reinsurance experience.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree level education or relevant experience.
• Internal auditing or insurance qualification.

REGULATORY & CONDUCT REQUIREMENTS:

In addition to the responsibilities set out above, the role will also become responsible for:

• Ensuring compliance with Munich Re’s Code of Conduct and the FCA Conduct Rules

ABOUT US

You will work in an environment where we think big: Change and culture are continuously role-modelled. We create and articulate a compelling and ambitious shared purpose, vision and direction. We pave the way towards success and see failure as learning
You are going to experience that we care & dare: We are empathetic. We know when to lead and know when to let others lead. We attract, grow and coach future leaders
We communicate in a clear & authentic way: We interact with a positive and humble spirit. We solicit feedback, ask and listen, learn and unlearn
You will grow with your clients: Whatever our role, we support business, in an efficient and effective way, to create value for our clients. We embrace new ways of working using digitalisation to deliver solutions
We lead the We: We have a passion for winning and growing as a team. We inspire people to be capable of joint performance. We create an inclusive environment where different thoughts, generations, cultures and experiences are valued and encouraged
At Munich Re, embracing the power of differences is at the core of who we are. We believe diversity fosters resilience and innovation and enables us to act on our purpose of helping humankind act braver and better. We recognise diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs. Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed.
If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything outlined, or you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the candidate we are looking for!
All candidates in consideration for any role can request a reasonable adjustment at any point in our recruitment process. You can request an adjustment by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.
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ABOUT THE ROLE:

As part of the UK Internal Audit Hub you’ll provide audit services to Munich Re’s UK entities to assist Senior management in the achievement of the Company’s strategic objectives. As a trusted advisor, you will build effective relationships while contributing independent value added assurance and recommendations across a wide variety of business processes.
As an individual, we’ll invest in your development as well as offer a market competitive remuneration package and a superb package of benefits including flexible working.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Audit engagement activities

• Undertake and own internal audits in either the lead, standalone or supporting roles.
• Utilise audit tools and techniques which are the best fit for the topic, including defining, obtaining and analysing whole population datasets.

Reporting, Monitoring & follow-up activities

• To formally report the findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• To provide a risk-level grading to audit findings, areas of scope and report opinions.
• To take ownership for monitoring the implementation of recommendations by stakeholders.
• To plan and conduct follow-up audit work, where considered necessary, in order to evaluate the satisfactory completion of original audit recommendations.

Relationship management activities and audit planning

• To develop relationships with stakeholders as agreed with the Head of Audit.
• To gain a deep understanding of the organisation.
• Proactively contribute to the audit planning process.

General Duties and Tasks:

• To provide ad-hoc consultancy as requested.
• To keep up-to-date with internal and external regulations and internal audit best practice.
• To contribute to the continued development of the audit function.

In addition to the responsibilities set out above, the role will also become responsible for:

• Ensuring compliance with Munich Re’s Code of Conduct and the FCA Conduct Rule