Head of Audit (Finance, Treasury & Market Risk) in London

As Head of Audit for Finance, Treasury and Market Risk, you’ll lead audits across Group Finance, Group Corporate Treasury, LBG Investments & LDC, and Market Risk. Providing independent, outcome focused assurance, and influencing the control environment Group Finance is on a strategic transformation journey. You’ll apply deep risk insight to influence decision making and deliver impactful audit outcomes, drive new ideas, and find opportunities to make valuable contributions to the organisation and customers. You’ll build strong relationships across the function and lead the Finance Risk Community of Interest.

Responsibilities:

• Lead risk assessment and deliver an integrated, risk‑based audit plan.
• Provide technical recommendations with material business impact.
• Manage senior collaborator relationships across all Lines of Defense.
• Monitor key risks and call out concerns appropriately.
• Challenge leadership on risks, controls, strategy, and compliance.
• Promote Group values and support cultural transformation.
• Lead, develop, and coach talent within the team.
• Provide clear, timely feedback to drive performance.

Benefits:

• A generous holiday allowance: You’ll be eligible for a minimum of 22 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), rising to 30 days based on length of service and grade.
• A flexible way of working: Whether you want flexibility over your location or when you log on, together we can create an approach that works for you and for the business.
• Family leave: Up to 63 weeks of maternity or adoption leave. Statutory maternity or adoption pay is available for 39 weeks, and 20 weeks will be enhanced to the equivalent of full pay. Partners can have six weeks of fully paid paternity leave.
• Flex cash: This is 4% of your basic salary and can be used to spend on the benefits of your choice, or you can choose to take it as a cash top up in your monthly salary.
• Health insurance: Our company funded Private Medical Benefit provides all colleagues with access to good quality medical care, including accommodation, nursing care and specialist advice.
• Colleague Offers: Get discounts on everything from electrical items to cinema tickets and weekly food shopping. You can share this benefit with up to ten family members or friends.
• Financial products: Take advantage of our great financial products, some at a discounted rate, including current accounts, home and car insurance and loans.
• Share plans: Participate in Sharematch and receive matching shares of up to £45 a month from the company, and you can choose to participate in Sharesave, our combined savings and share option plan.
• Pension: We offer a generous pension plan, with all joiners being automatically enrolled in our ‘Your Tomorrow’ scheme. You can decide how much you save and get a say in where your contributions are invested.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years’ experience delivering complex audit portfolios across Finance, Treasury and Market Risk.
• Deep knowledge of Market Risk regulations (e.g. IMA, IRRBB, FRTB) and capital frameworks.
• Strong data analysis and communication skills.
• Ability to deliver assurance on capital requirements and stress testing.
• Understanding market risk models and processes (e.g. VaR models).
• Strong collaborator engagement and influencing capability.
• 3-5 years’ experience in building and developing high performance audit teams.
• Build inclusive, high‑performing environments across locations.
• Coach for performance and career development.
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing strategic insight and challenges.
• Empower others, delegate effectively, and avoid micro‑management.
• Deliver timely, impactful, and valued assurance.
• Lead delivery while developing and motivating teams.