MERJE is seeking an experienced Insurance Internal Audit Assistant Manager for a leading financial services firm / Top 10 Accountancy Practice. Joining their Internal Audit / Financial Services Advisory team, this is a fantastic opportunity to work with leading insurance clients, deliver high-impact audit and assurance engagements, and deepen your technical and regulatory expertise within a collaborative, supportive environment.
Location: London (3 Days office)
About the Role:
As a key member of their Financial Services Advisory team, you will work on a wide variety of internal audit and regulatory advisory engagements across the insurance sector. You’ll contribute to planning and delivering reviews, managing client relationships, supporting business development activity, and playing a meaningful role in shaping their service offerings.
Responsibilities:
*Lead, manage and deliver internal audit and regulatory assurance reviews for insurance clients, providing insightful recommendations to senior management.
*Support senior leadership with annual internal audit planning.
*Represent BDO at client meetings, stakeholder forums, and senior management committees.
*Take part in core internal team activities such as recruitment, budgeting, resource allocation and quality assurance.
*Identify and support new business opportunities and contribute to the development of methodologies and service offerings.
*Mentor, train and support junior team members.
*Deliver high-quality assignments within agreed timelines and budgets, ensuring commercial efficiency.
*Attend relevant industry events to maintain and promote your professional expertise and BDO’s presence in the market.
Required Knowledge & Experience:
*Demonstrable experience in insurance internal audit and/or regulatory assurance.
*Solid knowledge of the UK insurance sector and regulatory landscape.
*Experience delivering internal audit or advisory assignments for Financial Services clients.
*A recognised accountancy or internal audit qualification (e.g., ICAEW, CIMA, CIIA, ACCA) – preferred but not essential with relevant experience.
*Strong written and verbal communication skills, and proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.
*Experience leading complex reviews and working effectively as part of a team.
*Practical understanding of UK regulatory requirements, sector-specific risks and internal controls.
*Strong analytical, problem-solving and reporting skills.
*Technical knowledge of financial products and/or regulated customer-facing activities.
If you are an ambitious professional looking to advance your career as an Insurance Internal Audit Assistant Manager, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Your expertise will be invaluable in helping this leading financial services company maintain its competitive edge in the insurance industry.
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