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About the Role

Internal Audit at Apollo focuses on understanding business operations, identifying opportunities to strengthen governance and controls, and supporting organizational evolution. Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, this role involves delivering risk-based audits across various business areas, providing independent assurance on governance, risk management, and internal controls, and building trusted stakeholder relationships. The position offers exposure to underwriting, claims, delegated authority, finance, risk, compliance, and operational resilience, providing a unique perspective on a leading Lloyd's managing agent's operations. Responsibilities include delivering practical recommendations to improve processes, strengthen controls, and support better business outcomes, making it an ideal opportunity for an auditor seeking to combine technical expertise with stakeholder engagement and make a visible impact.

Responsibilities

Deliver risk-based internal audits from planning through to reporting and follow-up.
Evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks across the business.
Perform process walkthroughs, control testing, and audit fieldwork, producing clear, evidence-based findings and recommendations.
Build effective relationships with stakeholders, providing constructive challenge while maintaining a collaborative approach.
Present audit observations and recommendations that support continuous improvement across business processes.
Monitor the implementation of agreed management actions and validate remediation activity.
Contribute to audits covering underwriting, claims, delegated authority, finance, operational resilience, outsourcing, regulatory compliance, and other key business areas.
Keep up to date with developments across the Lloyd's and London Market, ensuring emerging risks are considered within audit activity.
Support the continued development of Internal Audit methodologies, reporting, and the use of technology and data analytics where appropriate.

Requirements

Experience delivering internal audit, external audit, assurance, or risk reviews within the insurance sector.
Experience assessing governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
Knowledge of insurance operations, including areas such as underwriting, claims, finance, or delegated authority.
Ability to analyze information, identify root causes, and produce practical, evidence-based recommendations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders across all levels of the business.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deliver high-quality work to agreed deadlines.

Skills

Data-driven solutions
Underwriting
Claims
Delegated authority
Finance
Risk management
Compliance
Operational resilience
Process improvement
Stakeholder engagement
Data analytics

Location

London

Work Type

Hybrid
Flexible working

Experience Level

Mid-level

Education Level

Professional qualification (e.g., CIA, CIIA, ACA, ACCA) or progress towards one is beneficial.

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary
Discretionary bonus

Benefits

31 days’ annual leave
Non-contributory pension
Private medical insurance

About the Company

Apollo, a Skyward Group company, is an innovation-inspired insurance platform operating at Lloyd’s of London, delivering data-driven and creative solutions across a broad range of risks.
Founded with a pioneering mindset, Apollo has grown into a diversified insurance group offering products across Property, Casualty, Marine, Energy and Transportation, Specialty and Reinsurance, alongside Smart Follow and digital and embedded risk programmes.
With a team of more than 300 professionals, Apollo combines underwriting excellence, innovation, and collaboration to enable a more resilient and sustainable world.

Equal Opportunity

At Apollo, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are a diverse, growing team of empowered experts who bring collaboration, innovation and data-driven thinking to every relationship and every risk.
We believe diversity and inclusion go far beyond targets. They are essential to understanding the global communities we serve and to making better decisions. That’s why we are committed to developing diverse talent at every level and creating an environment where different perspectives are genuinely valued, supported and celebrated.
We also run a programme of events, training and initiatives designed to recognise both the challenges and opportunities that come with building an inclusive workplace.
Flexible and hybrid working are fully embraced at Apollo. We do not believe in presenteeism. Instead, we trust our people to work in ways that allow them to perform at their best, balancing professional responsibilities with personal commitments.
Apollo is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience where every candidate feels supported and able to perform at their best.
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