Senior Internal Auditor – Actuarial

. Conduct internal audits across the Hiscox Group in line with the Audit Plan .

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeLisbon • 🇵🇹 PortugalSeniorWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct internal audits across the Hiscox Group in line with the Audit Plan
Work with other members of the team, alone on some reviews or with co-source
Ensure the successful and timely completion of reviews , primarily focusing on technical insurance or actuarial topics , from initial scoping and planning through to reporting and follow up of actions and recommendations
Take on the lead role on several audits, responsible for their end to end delivery
Support other team members with their audits
Engage with effective stakeholder and relationship management at all levels, including coordination of external SME support
Make effective and pragmatic recommendations to address issues and to add value to the business
Contribute to Internal Audit’s planning and strategy , and to its continued development
Lead the development and / or implementation of certain assigned aspects of non-audit related work
Help build and maintain Internal Audit’s presence and reputation across the Group
Conduct specific reviews or to take on special projects outside the Audit Plan
Take on additional responsibilities to support the Group Chief Auditor and other team members as required

What you’ll need

At least 4 years of experience in one or more core actuarial disciplines
Preferably mathematical, statistical, economics or actuarial sciences degree
Previous internal audit experience gained within the insurance industry or financial services would be ideal
While internal audit experience is highly preferential, we will consider exceptional candidates from a financial actuarial (like capital or reserving), pricing, exposure management or consultancy background
A dynamic, assertive and self-confident individual who can deliver without the need for high levels of supervision
The ability to plan and organise an end to end audit with minimal day to day supervision , audit with the inherent flexibility to adapt the process as required
Independent worker , resilient and self-reliant
Must also be confident delivering difficult messages to senior stakeholders and be comfortable drafting written reports (which will be shared at Group Committee and Board level)
Strong people and relationship building skills , notably influencing and negotiating
Sound audit judgement
Excellent team working skills and the ability to supervise and coach other team members constructively and effectively
Innovative problem solving skills and the courage to apply them
Excellent communication skills , both oral and written
Good commercial awareness

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

internal auditactuarial sciencesmathematicsstatisticseconomicsaudit planningaudit reportingrisk managementcapital managementpricing

Soft Skills

stakeholder managementrelationship buildinginfluencingnegotiatingproblem solvingcommunicationteamworkcoachingindependenceresilience