Professional Practices Manager - Internal Audit
Professional Practices Manager - Internal Audit
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Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeProfessional Practices Manager - Internal Audit
Permanent
London / Hybrid
At QBE our purpose is to enable a more resilient future.
We are an international insurer and reinsurer with a local presence in 27 countries.
The opportunity
Were excited to offer a newly created full-time permanent opportunity as an Internal Audit Professional Practices Manager within our Internal Audit team based in London.
This is a fantastic chance to join a high-performing function at the heart of the organisation supporting strategic change and continuous improvement.
Your New Role
In this role youll play a key role in shaping how we deliver audit excellence across the Group. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Operations within our 77-strong Internal Audit team youll be responsible for maintaining and embedding our audit methodology leading quality assurance reviews and supporting innovation and transformation initiatives.
Youll work closely with colleagues across the function to ensure our practices remain aligned with IIA Standards and industry best practice while also helping to modernise our approach through the use of emerging technologies.
Main responsibilities:
Own and maintain the Group Internal Audit (GIA) methodology in line with IIA Standards and best practice.
Promote consistent application of methodology through training guidance and communications.
Lead the quality assurance programme and periodic self-assessments.
Support innovation and continuous improvement across audit processes and tools.
Collaborate on strategic change initiatives and transformation projects.
About You
Youll bring a strong background in internal audit with a deep understanding of audit methodologies and professional standards. Professionally qualified (e.g. CIA ACA ACCA) youll be confident working independently with the ability to influence and drive change across the team.
Skills youll need:
Strong internal audit experience with a solid understanding of internal audit methodologies and best practices.
Deep knowledge of IIA Standards and other relevant frameworks (e.g. UK Internal Audit Code of Practice).
Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
Ability to translate complex methodology into practical tools and templates.
Interest in exploiting technology to enhance efficiency and capability (e.g. data analytics AI).
Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
Self-motivated proactive and results-driven.
Collaborative mindset with a continuous improvement focus.
Additional skills (nice to have):
Comfortable working with audit software (ideally Teammate).
Experience delivering training and guidance to audit teams.
Experience leading or contributing to quality assurance reviews.
Why QBE At My Best
At QBE we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best thats why we have created At My Best. Its our connection our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesnt fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. Its in the culture of our business our QBE DNA to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.
#LI-Hybrid
Were an international insurer thats building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict whats around the corner but at QBE were asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.
QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation ( more than more than 13000 people working across 27 countries were big enough to make a real impact but small enough to provide a friendly workplace where people are down-to-earth passionate and kind.
To find out more about why you should work for QBE visit our careers website.
At My Best - QBE Benefits
You are more than your work and QBE is more than a workplace which is why we provide you with the benefits support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!
30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all this can include part-time job share and compressed hours.
Pension you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
Private medical insurance we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.
Family friendly policies we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity sexual orientation or how you become a parent.
Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.
Sustainable investing - we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial environmental and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint by investing more in green businesses than the broader market so your savings are looking after the planets future as well as your own.
Cycle-to-Work benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of 5000.
To find out more visit our Reward Page
QBE Awards
Some of the awards QBE are proud to have won been a finalist for and shortlisted for include;
AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year
Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer
UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year
Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employer
You can view all our awards here
Inclusion of Diversity
We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter the UN Womens Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at our Careers Page
Accessibility
Here at QBE we are promoting an accessible workplace for all which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware.
ESG & Sustainability
At QBE we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce and partnering for growth through innovative sustainable and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBEs sustainability targets including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets and our award-winning impact investment initiative Premiums4Good please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report
What nextIf you have a passion to contribute to QBEs vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community we encourage you to apply! Simply click the apply button to submit your CV and other relevant documents and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.
We believe this is our moment what if it was yours too
APPLY NOW and lets make it happen!
Skills:
Analytical Thinking Audit Management Audit Planning Audit Processes Collaboration Tools Communication Critical Thinking Intentional collaboration Managing performance Organizational Operations Process Improvements Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Stakeholder Management Time ManagementHow to Apply:
To submit your application click Apply and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
