Job Description:
About Everest:
Everest Group, Ltd. (Everest), is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider, operating through subsidiaries in North America, Latin America, the UK & Ireland, Continental Europe and Asia Pacific regions. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained its discipline and focuses on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management. Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture. Our most critical asset is our people. We offer dynamic training & professional development to our employees. We also offer generous tuition/continuing education reimbursement programs, mentoring opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and Colleague Resource Groups.
The Opportunity:
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, UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia-Pacific, 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.
As an experienced 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.
- Mentor and develop 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.
- Knowledge of Solvency II, IFRS 17, Lloyd’s Minimum Standards, and other relevant regulations.
- 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.
- Experience in assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
- Proficient in MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency in a European language is a bonus.
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).
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 behaviors. Click hereto learn more about our culture.
- Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. 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. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
- Our Colleague Behaviors 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 behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.
Primary Location:
London
