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Head of Internal Audit - General Insurance

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Aviva

Oct 26

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Consulting
    Accounting & Tax
  • Norwich
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need expertise in General Insurance, especially Commercial Lines, strong leadership and communication skills, relevant experience in audit or regulatory roles, and prior engagement with regulators.
  • You will drive the Audit Plan, communicate outcomes to key stakeholders, develop a high-performing team, and enhance global engagement across regions with Chief Audit Officers.

Requirements

  • In-depth knowledge of General Insurance, especially Commercial Lines, including London markets and international jurisdictions
  • People leadership skills, developing and steering diverse teams
  • Excellent communication skills, influencing senior management
  • Experience in insurance or financial services, audit/consultancy, or regulatory roles
  • Previous regulated role experience and engagement with regulators

Responsibilities

  • Drive the Audit Plan, ensuring our resources and skills are dedicated to the highest priority risks
  • Communicate assurance plans and outcomes to key customers including Audit, Risk and other Board Committees, Executive and Senior Management
  • Develop and lead an impactful team with a strong people strategy
  • Build Global Corporate expertise and engagement across the UK, Ireland, and Canada, in co-ordination with the respective Chief Audit Officers

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Head of Internal Audit - General Insurance position?

The national salary is circa £105,000, while the London salary is circa £115,000, depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.

What are the key responsibilities of the Head of Internal Audit role?

The key responsibilities include driving the Audit Plan, communicating assurance plans and outcomes to key stakeholders, developing and leading an impactful team, and building global corporate expertise and engagement across various locations.

What qualifications and experience are required for this role?

Candidates should have in-depth knowledge of General Insurance, especially Commercial Lines, strong people leadership skills, excellent communication skills, experience in insurance or financial services, and previous regulated role experience.

Is there a bonus opportunity associated with this position?

Yes, there is a bonus opportunity of up to 25% of the annual salary, depending on individual performance and Aviva's performance.

How many holidays are provided with this role?

The role offers 29 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days.

Does Aviva offer any support for employee wellbeing?

Yes, Aviva takes wellbeing seriously and provides various support tools and resources to help employees.

What kind of flexibility does Aviva offer in terms of working patterns?

Aviva supports flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job shares, and most employees work in a hybrid model, spending around 50% of their time in the office.

How does Aviva approach diversity and inclusion in hiring?

Aviva welcomes applications from all backgrounds and experiences and encourages candidates who may not meet every requirement to still apply.

Who can I contact for alternative application methods?

You can contact Tawana Chin at 07789 624461 or send an email to tawana.chin@aviva.com for assistance with alternative application methods.

Is there an interview guarantee for disabled applicants?

Yes, Aviva interviews every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job.

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2000
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Aviva is nothing without our people. Living up to our purpose to be with you today for a better tomorrow applies to those we work with just as much as it does to our customers. We want Aviva to be a place where people can be themselves, and we want our workforce to reflect the customers and communities we serve. This means offering market-leading benefits and challenging ourselves to do more to build a workplace – and society – that works for all. It takes you. It takes Aviva.