Working within our Risk & Assurance team and reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, you'll lead and deliver risk-based audit engagements across the Group, helping leadership understand the effectiveness of key controls while identifying opportunities to strengthen processes, manage risk and improve business performance. You'll also support the development of the Internal Audit Strategy and Plan, deputising for the Head of Internal Audit where required.
This is a highly visible role that offers the opportunity to work with senior stakeholders across the business, influence positive change and provide meaningful assurance that supports both strategic decision-making and regulatory compliance.
Key responsibilities include:
-Planning and delivering high-quality, risk-based internal audits from scope through to reporting.
-Assessing the effectiveness of governance, risk management and control frameworks across the Group.
-Producing clear, concise and commercially focused audit reports and presenting findings to senior stakeholders.
-Supporting the delivery of the annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan and wider Internal Audit Strategy.
-Monitoring agreed audit actions and providing regular reporting on progress and outcomes.
-Using audit insights to identify improvement opportunities, challenge existing practices and act as a catalyst for positive change.
-Maintaining and enhancing audit methodologies, tools and quality assurance processes.
-Coaching and supporting colleagues within the Internal Audit function, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and development.
-Building trusted relationships with senior leaders while maintaining professional independence and objectivity.
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll have:
-Recent experience in Internal Audit, Risk or Assurance.
-A proven track record of independently planning and delivering end-to-end audits.
-Strong knowledge of risk management, business processes and internal control frameworks.
-A sound understanding of the financial services sector and relevant regulatory requirements.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly to a range of audiences.
-Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and objectively.
-An analytical and inquisitive mindset, coupled with the ability to make sound judgements independently.
-Experience using data and insight to support audit and assurance activities.
The ability to coach, support and develop others while maintaining high professional standards.
A professional qualification such as CIA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent would be highly desirable.
Your Recruitment Journey
Your recruitment journey will include:
-Application
-Introductory conversation with the Talent Acquisition Team
-Interview with the Hiring Manager and key stakeholders
-Assessment activity
-Final interview (if required)
-Offer
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll be happy to support you. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences who share our commitment to doing the right thing for our customers, our people and our communities.