Internal Audit Manager - Banking

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.