Head of Audit in Reading

We are seeking a senior Internal Audit leader to help shape and deliver the Group Internal Audit strategy in a growing, highly regulated banking environment. Reporting to the Chief Internal Auditor, you will play a critical role in executing the audit plan to a high standard, leading and developing high-performing teams, and ensuring audit activity is closely aligned to the Bank’s evolving risk profile. You will build trusted relationships with senior leaders and non-executives across the Group, act as a credible advisor on risk and control, and help strengthen the profile of Internal Audit as a valued partner while meeting increasing regulatory and governance expectations.

What will your day look like?

• Deliver the audit plan portfolio to budget and high-quality standards, ensuring coverage of key risks in line with Group Internal Audit (GIA) methodology and regulatory expectations.
• Lead, manage and develop Internal Audit teams, fostering a high-performance culture through effective people management, coaching, recruitment and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, enhancing the profile of Group Internal Audit as a professional, independent and valued partner across the Bank.
• Drive risk-based audit planning and assurance, working closely with the GIA Director to address strategic, business model, new and emerging risks.
• Provide strong governance and oversight, including attendance at key divisional and governance forums, delivery of impactful reporting, and effective follow-up and issue closure.
• Ensure robust systems, controls and audit quality, applying appropriate quality assurance, producing insightful and pragmatic audit reports, and staying aligned with industry best practice and regulatory focus.

What do we expect from you?

• Extensive experience of leading and managing internal audit teams in financial services or banking environment.
• In-depth knowledge of technology and audit methodologies.
• Auditing of technology risks within Financial Services.
• Experience in providing assurance over risks associated with data journeys, cyber/information security and technology infrastructure.
• Good working knowledge of UK regulation and key areas of regulatory focus from PRA and FCA.
• Proven leadership qualities with ability to build credibility at the highest levels of the organisation.
• Self-motivated and proactive in approach, teamwork, good judgement and experience of leading and coaching individuals to achieve their full potential.
• Excellent analytical, influencing, presentation and relationship management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What can you expect from us?

• A friendly and flexible culture, the same as how we work with our customers.
• Hybrid working model – 2 days a week in the office.
• A growing organisation that means there’s lots of opportunities to progress.
• A drive for continuous improvement, which you will be empowered to get behind from day one.
• You will be rewarded competitively, with a good range of core benefits and bonus potential.

We’re Aldermore – the award-winning bank, trusted and highly rated by over a quarter of a million customers for more than a decade. With our range of specialist mortgages, savings accounts and business finance solutions, we’re backing more people to go for it. We thrive by saying “yes” to our customers. We respect the ingenuity of entrepreneurs and their startups; we give first-timers a leg-up onto the property ladder; we open up the lending market to many; and thousands of customers chose Motonovo Finance every week to buy their next car, van or motorbike. This is where you come in. We are on a journey defined by a destination; to deliver on our purpose. We’re committed to building a working environment that values respect, diversity, and compassion. We welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave.

Please note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes criminal record checks.