Associate Vice President, Internal Audit (Insurance Industry)

About the role

PERSOL is recruiting an Associate Vice President of Internal Audit within the insurance industry. The role leads high-quality internal audit engagements that strengthen governance, risk management and internal controls while supporting key business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and execute internal audit engagements, covering planning, scoping, fieldwork and reporting to deliver timely, quality outcomes.
• Identify control gaps and recommend practical solutions to strengthen the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Conduct operational, financial, governance and compliance audits to evaluate business processes.
• Support integrated audits by assessing governance and risk management frameworks across major functions.
• Develop and refine the annual audit plan to reflect emerging risks, regulatory expectations and business priorities.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and monitor the timely resolution of audit findings in line with internal audit standards.
• Carry out ad-hoc reviews, investigations and special assignments to address emerging risks.

Required profile

• 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in internal auditing, in operational, financial, governance and compliance contexts.
• Experience in the insurance or banking sectors; knowledge of regulatory requirements in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel internationally, with an estimated commitment of up to 10%.

Required skills

• Excellent attention to detail and quality in audit execution.
• Leadership ability to guide and motivate a team of auditors.
• Strong report writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels and to work independently with minimal supervision.