Senior Auditor

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Edinburgh - UK

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 2 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions.

Our two distinct operating segments Asset Management and Life work together to provide access to balanced long-term investment and savings solutions.

Through telling it like it is owning it now and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Description of the role:


Internal Audit is an independent objective assurance function that is critical to meeting our
business ambitions whilst also protecting the interests of our customers by ensuring that the
internal control risk and governance frameworks are always fit for purpose. We look beyond
financial risks and statements to consider wider issues such as the organisations reputation
growth its impact on the environment and the way we treat our customers and employees.

As an Audit Assignment team member you will support the identification of meaningful risk and control improvements
across the business by engaging with stakeholders to identify risk and control improvements
across a range of different business functions; helping you develop an understanding of the
business as well as building confidence & presentation skills through exposure to Senior
Management.

The role is intended to bring the role holder up to the level where they have:

  • a base level of understanding in the workings of both a Financial Services Group andan Internal Audit function;
  • a good understanding of the behaviours required to succeed in a respectful workplacewhere teamwork is essential;
  • an ability to work effectively in a team and contribute to understanding and assessing key operational processes controls and operational risks inherent within them;
  • confidence to undertake specific audit tests with oversight to identify weaknessesin the control environment that exists to mitigate inherent operational risks;
  • confidence to challenge and critically assess the effectiveness of established procedures and controls; and
  • an ability to articulate effectively both orally and in writing within the team.

To succeed you will need to demonstrate the following qualities:

  • be eager to learn to take on new challenges and to take ownership of your work;
  • be able to build relationships to work collaboratively;
  • be able to challenge be challenged and to value and respect the views of others;
  • be willing to share your knowledge and ideas and ask for help when you need it;
  • be able to review and process information quickly; and
  • be able to communicate clearly to meet the needs of your audience.

Core Requirements:

  • A degree or equivalent qualification is required.
  • Prior experience in Internal Audit is not essential; relevant experience within Financial Services or a related business area would be advantageous.
  • The role holder will be expected to be working towards a relevant professional qualification in line with the Internal Audit functions professional development expectations.

Main Responsibilities:


Planning & Risk Assessment

  • Collating and reviewing information as directed to help identify key risks controls andscope areas.
  • Update TeamMate records of processes activity and risk as directed.

Audit Performance

  • Travelling to different sites when necessary to meet relevant staff and reviewdocuments and information.
  • Performing or providing support for audit testing across different business/operationalareas as directed.
  • Producing and maintaining audit files and working papers to a consistently highstandard in accordance with directions from the assignment manager and therequirements of the Internal Audit Standards Manual.
  • Treating the personal data of our customers employees and other individuals lawfullyand in accordance with current Data Protection laws and other related legislation.

Audit Reporting

  • Discussing the results of audit testing and any resultant observations with the Audit Lead on the audit assignment.
  • Raising exceptions to inform observations and/ or drafting observations for own issuesto a good standard in line with the requirements of the Internal Audit Standards Manualfor inclusion in the draft report.
  • Supporting the process to close audit issues as directed.

Business Partnering

  • Assisting in the discussion of the results of audit testing with stakeholders to agree observations to be raised.
  • Acting with integrity professionalism and respect at all times to ensure that the Internal
  • Audit function is seen in the correct light.

Professional Behaviours and Development

  • Providing constructive 360 feedback during audit and in post audit assignment debriefsand proactively seeking for feedback from peers and other colleagues where applicable.
  • Develop a challenging but realistic personal development plan with your mentormanager.
  • Developing good professional working relationships with colleagues behaving in amanner consistent with the Functions Ways of Working document.
  • Ensure utilisation rates asper designated grade are achieved and timesheets are completed on time.

Audit Function Contribution

  • Actively contribute to the wider Internal Audit function beyond individual audit assignments including participation in team meetings and forums relevant to your aligned business area (e.g. Life Investments Group Functions).
  • Engage with colleagues across the function to share knowledge support consistency of approach and build understanding of business and audit developments.
  • Proactively seek learning and development opportunities to enhance audit business and technical knowledge through training coaching or onthejob experience.
  • Contribute positively to team initiatives and activities supporting a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
  • Comply with all mandatory conduct training and disclosure requirements to help ensure the integrity and reputation of the Internal Audit function are maintained.

Work Level: Experienced Colleague

Recruiter: Matt Campbell

Close Date: 25th March 2026

What we offer:

At M&G were committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include:

  • As a savings and Investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18% with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions. We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan together with access to financial wellbeing and support services - to help give you real confidence to put your money to work.

  • Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy to balance your work and personal commitments.

  • Our market leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity adoption surrogacy and paternity leave - as supporting families is a core aspect of our inclusive culture.

  • Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you with family options - for peace of mind.

To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering visit Life at M&G

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender ethnicity age sexual orientation nationality disability or long term condition we are looking to attract promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions disabilities or neuro-divergent conditions.

Ifyou need assistanceor an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional needpleaselet usknow by contacting us at:


Required Experience:

Senior IC

Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions.Our two distinct operating...
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Key Skills

  • Auditing
  • Accounting Software
  • Data Analytics
  • GAAP
  • Accounting
  • Analysis Skills
  • SOX
  • Financial Analysis
  • Financial Report Interpretation
  • Internal Audits
  • Mentoring
  • GAAS