Brightwater Executive is delighted to be exclusively engaged for thisDirector of Group Internal Audit role.Our client is a leading European financial services group operating across multiple jurisdictions, specialising in long-term savings, retirement and insurance solutions.The organisation is experiencing significant growth through M&A and operates within a highly regulated, multi-entity environment, with strong emphasis on governance, risk management and control effectiveness.This role offers a highly visible leadership position within a complex, fast evolving growth strategy in Europe and the UK.Reporting to theGroup Chief Internal Auditor, the Director, Group Internal Audit will provide strategic leadership across the Group Internal Audit function, delivering independent and objective assurance to senior management, the Group Audit Committee and subsidiary Boards. The role will lead internal audit activity across the group, supporting effective governance, risk management and control enhancement.A proactive and commercially minded internal audit leader, with experience operating in regulated, multi-jurisdictional financial services environments and strong board-level exposure, will be ideally suited to this role.Key ResponsibilitiesInternal Audit Strategy & GovernanceLead the planning, execution, completion and reporting of internal audit engagements across the GroupDevelop and deliver a risk-based internal audit plan aligned to the group's strategy and risk profile.Prepare and present audit materials to Group and subsidiary Audit Committees and Boards.Maintain Internal Audit policies, methodologies and tools in line with IIA standardsEnsure adherence to professional internal audit standards and continuous enhancement of audit methodologies.Audit Delivery & Stakeholder EngagementProvide oversight and quality assurance across audit engagements, ensuring high-quality, consistent outputs.Participate in major business initiatives and transformation programmes, providing independent advice and challengeConduct internal quality reviews, identify common themes and drive continuous improvementIdentify and escalate key risks and findings, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.People Leadership & MentoringLead, develop and mentor a sizeable group internal audit team, developing and delivering a risk-based, multi-year internal audit plan, with ongoing reassessment to reflect business and regulatory changeIdeal Skills, Competencies and QualificationsProfessionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent). years' PQE within internal or external audit in financial services.Strong corporate governance and board-level experience, ideally within life re/ insurance asset management.Experience operating across multiple jurisdictionsKnowledge of Solvency II and experience in a multi-jurisdictional regulatory environment.Well versed and adept in leading through a dynamic and fast paced organsation operating across diverse and complex regulatory environments.Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.Brightwater Executive has been exclusively engaged for this search.For a confidential discussion regarding this Director of Group Internal Audit role, please apply in confidence or contactEstelle Davis, Brightwater Executive.