Internal Audit Manager - Banking in Glasgow

Glasgow | Up to £75,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits | Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced Internal Audit professional looking to step into a highly visible role where your judgement, independence and ability to challenge senior stakeholders will genuinely make an impact? A leading financial institution is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to become the first hire within a newly established Glasgow-based team, offering a unique opportunity to shape its local presence while working on complex, high-profile assignments across Investment Banking and Capital Markets.

This is a role for someone who doesn't simply tick boxes – but brings a strong risk mindset, intellectual curiosity and the confidence to challenge constructively.

The Opportunity

• Working within a high-performing audit function, you'll lead and deliver assurance activities that assess key risks, evaluate controls and provide meaningful insight to senior business leaders.
• You'll be expected to think independently, ask difficult questions and influence outcomes through robust analysis and clear communication.
• You’ll thrive if you enjoy:
• Leading audit engagements and taking ownership of complex workstreams.
• Engaging confidently with senior stakeholders and challenging where appropriate.
• Applying critical thinking to identify emerging risks and control weaknesses.
• Bringing an independent perspective that drives continuous improvement.
• Working in a fast-paced environment where no two projects are the same.

Who We're Looking For

We're interested in ambitious professionals with experience gained in:

• Internal Audit or Internal Controls within Banking or Capital Markets (preferred), or Asset Management, Wealth Management or Insurance, or An external audit or advisory role within a leading professional services firm, particularly where you've audited financial services clients.

Successful applicants are likely to demonstrate:

• A strong understanding of risk management and internal control frameworks.
• The ability to lead activities and manage competing priorities.
• Confidence influencing and challenging senior stakeholders.
• Excellent judgement, independence and professional scepticism.
• A proactive, driven approach with outstanding communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities.

These qualities align closely with the role's focus on identifying risks, leading assurance activities and engaging stakeholders effectively.

Why Apply?

• Up to £75,000 salary
• Performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Exposure to complex and intellectually stimulating work
• Opportunity to help establish and shape a growing Glasgow capability
• Career progression within a globally recognised financial services environment
• Hybrid working model with 4 days in the office and 1 day from home

If you're looking for a role where your experience, judgement and ability to think independently will be valued—and where you'll have the opportunity to influence at a senior level—this could be the ideal next step in your career. Apply, or contact Stuart Ringland at stuart@lusona.co.uk to arrange a confidential chat.