Our client is a leading multinational insurance company with offices based in Dublin. They are seeking an Internal Audit Director for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a senior leadership role responsible for leading internal audit and risk assurance activities across the organisation, providing independent and objective evaluation of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of risk‑based internal audit engagements across the organisation.
Oversee audit teams to ensure high‑quality delivery of audits, including risk assessment, fieldwork, documentation, and reporting.
Review and approve audit outputs, ensuring compliance with internal audit methodology and professional standards.
Provide value‑adding recommendations to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal control environments.
Develop and maintain a multi‑year, risk‑based internal audit and assurance plan aligned to evolving business and regulatory risks.
Assess and monitor key risks across operational, financial, regulatory, technology, and conduct risk areas.
Present audit findings and risk insights to senior management, Boards, and Audit & Risk Committees.
Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across the business, including liaison with regulators, external auditors, and other assurance providers.
Ensure adherence to audit quality standards, conduct QA reviews, and support continuous improvement of audit methodologies and tools.
Provide leadership, coaching, and development to internal audit and risk professionals, fostering a high‑performance and accountable culture.
Requirements
Relevant professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIA, or equivalent.
Extensive experience in internal audit, external audit, or risk management within a regulated financial services environment.
Experience gained within regulated sectors such as insurance, asset management, banking, capital markets, fintech, or other regulated financial services environments.
Proven track record of leading complex audit engagements and delivering high‑quality assurance outcomes.
Experience presenting to senior management, Boards, and governance committees.
Strong understanding of governance, risk management frameworks, and internal control environments.
Experience operating within complex, multinational or multi‑jurisdictional organisations is highly desirable.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior leadership level.
Package
Highly competitive base salary
Completion bonus
Comprehensive benefits package including pension, health insurance, and death‑in‑service benefits
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