Senior Internal Auditor - 9 month FTC

at  AXA

Are you an experienced Senior Internal Auditor? It’s an exciting time to join our AXA Group Internal Audit (GIA) team here at AXA on a 9 month fixed term contract basis. We’re seeking someone who can confidently execute and report on audit assignments providing timely independent assurance, and in doing so improve control culture.
As part of Group Internal Audit, you’ll help the Board and Executive Management protect the assets, reputation and sustainability of the organisation by providing an independent and objective assurance activity designed to add value and improve the organisation’s operations. GIA help the organisation to achieve its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes, whilst complying with professional standards for internal audit.
At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You’ll work at least 40% of your week away from home, moving to the majority of your working week from September 2025. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events. We’re also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.

WHO WE ARE:

AXA UK Support Functions power AXA’s three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure, support and expertise to ensure our customers can always count on us. Whether you’ve got heaps of experience and qualifications behind you, or you’re just starting out, we’ll give you the support and opportunities to help you grow and develop with confidence

• Execute completion of all phases of the audit process for assigned audits to the required Group and IIA standards and in line with the audit plan approved by the AXA UK Audit Committee.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of key business risks in the areas covered, including emerging risks.
• Maintain good awareness of significant developments within the financial services industry and apply knowledge to internal audit activity.
• Establish strong risk assessments and audit programmes for the audits covered.
• Work with management as they develop action plans which adequately address the issues, track action plans to assist with a timely resolution.
• Provide ideas and input to the continuous improvement of GIA processes.
• Develop auditors and apprentices who are working on the same projects.
• Complete Audit Feedback Forms (Self-Assessments) promptly and seek feedback.
  Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we’re able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you’re interested in joining us at AXA, please don’t hesitate to apply.