Hybrid Senior Internal Auditor – Actuarial

at Hiscox

• Job title: Senior Internal Auditor – Actuarial
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Lisbon, Portugal

About the role

• Senior Internal Auditor conducting audits for Hiscox Group in actuarial and insurance domains. Leading audit reviews and supporting team collaboration for effective risk management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits across the Hiscox Group in line with the Audit Plan
• Work with other members of the team, alone on some reviews or with co-source
• Ensure the successful and timely completion of reviews , primarily focusing on technical insurance or actuarial topics , from initial scoping and planning through to reporting and follow up of actions and recommendations
• Take on the lead role on several audits, responsible for their end to end delivery
• Support other team members with their audits
• Engage with effective stakeholder and relationship management at all levels, including coordination of external SME support
• Make effective and pragmatic recommendations to address issues and to add value to the business
• Contribute to Internal Audit’s planning and strategy , and to its continued development
• Lead the development and / or implementation of certain assigned aspects of non-audit related work
• Help build and maintain Internal Audit’s presence and reputation across the Group
• Conduct specific reviews or to take on special projects outside the Audit Plan
• Take on additional responsibilities to support the Group Chief Auditor and other team members as required

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in one or more core actuarial disciplines
• Preferably mathematical, statistical, economics or actuarial sciences degree
• Previous internal audit experience gained within the insurance industry or financial services would be ideal
• While internal audit experience is highly preferential, we will consider exceptional candidates from a financial actuarial (like capital or reserving), pricing, exposure management or consultancy background
• A dynamic, assertive and self-confident individual who can deliver without the need for high levels of supervision
• The ability to plan and organise an end to end audit with minimal day to day supervision , audit with the inherent flexibility to adapt the process as required
• Independent worker , resilient and self-reliant
• Must also be confident delivering difficult messages to senior stakeholders and be comfortable drafting written reports (which will be shared at Group Committee and Board level)
• Strong people and relationship building skills , notably influencing and negotiating
• Sound audit judgement
• Excellent team working skills and the ability to supervise and coach other team members constructively and effectively
• Innovative problem solving skills and the courage to apply them
• Excellent communication skills , both oral and written
• Good commercial awareness

Benefits

• great employee benefits that take care of your mental and physical wellbeing