Vanquis Bank Limited | Senior Internal Audit Manager

Senior Internal Audit Manager Credit, Models & Data Location: Bradford, Chatham, Petersfield orLondon We are happy for you to be based in Bradford, Chatham,London or Petersfield but please note that occasional travel will be requiredto our other offices Working Pattern: Our working style is hybrid,but we recognise the importance of collaborative working with our colleaguesoften 2 days per week in one of our offices Benefits: Discretionary annual bonus, 25 daysholiday up to 30 days (depending on service), pension scheme with matchedcompany contributions up to 10%, 2 paid days to give back, enhanced maternitypay (once successfully passing probation), 4 weeks paid paternity, LinkedInLearning for all, Snoop Premium, Private Medical Insurance Dont hesitate to apply for a role even if you dont meetall the criteria; your unique strengths and eagerness to learn can be just asvaluable. You and Your Team: As a Senior Internal Audit Manager Credit, Models &Data you will be reporting to the Internal Audit Director. In this role, youwill add value, strengthen and safeguard Vanquis by providing independentobjective assurance to the Group through effective and timely delivery of theaudit plan, and quality assurance activity. In your day-to-day role, as a Senior Internal AuditManager Credit, Models & Data, you will: Audit Oversight: Provision of coaching and oversight of audit delivery by Internal Audit Managers to time, cost, quality and scope Review of audit files in line with the Audit Methodology, to ensure documentation is appropriate, conclusions are robust, and key issues have not been missed Delivery of high-profile audit engagements to time, cost, quality and scope Provide technical SME input in relation to: credit risk, models and data analytics, risk, strategy and other key areas as required. Escalation of significant audit issues identified, or problems delivering an audit, to the Head of Internal Audit on a timely basis Audit SLT Member: Member of the GIA SLT providing key input to departmental strategy and objectives, and oversight of delivering enhancements. Attendance at key business committees or governance forums relevant to the role, and as a delegate for the Head of Internal Audits where required. Peer Review QA Activity When required, peer review a sample of audit files selected by the Chief Internal Auditor in line with the GIA methodology Perform peer review activity in a collaborative manner with Internal Audit Managers KPIs No significant control failings in areas previously audited Audits completed in line with the agreed SLA outlined in the audit scope memo to support the timely delivery of the audit plan and the annual opinion. Additional departmental KPIs include audit quality, data analytics use, CPD completion and community support. What will make you stand out? Knowledge and experience of credit, models & data, and associated PRA regulations which may be demonstrated through understanding of some or all of : Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) IFRS 9 and Expected Credit Losses (ECL) Data analytics technologies and practices, and associated coding languages Understanding of the FCAs rules and guidance including CONC, DISP, SYSC and Consumer Duty requirements and expectations Excellent relationship management and influencing skills with the ability to balance assertiveness in order to build and maintain internal / external relationships Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) Resilient able to manage disagreement and find ways to reach an agreed position Strong risk awareness Experience of reviewing audit files for quality and compliance with the Audit Methodology. Experience of delivering end-to-end internal audits or change assurance, which adds value and focuses on achieving the strategic objectives. Experience of writing clear and compelling audit reports. The interview process: Our average process takes up to 4 weeks but we will alwayswork around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to ourrecruitment team throughout the process. As this role involves working within a regulated environmentany offer will be subject to satisfactory background checks including criminalrecord check, credit check, fraud check and employment references. Your working life: If you prefer to workpart-time, we’ll make this happen whenever we can – whether this is to help youmeet other commitments or strike a great work-life balance. A fear of losingyour current working flexibility shouldn’t hinder you from applying for newopportunities, which is why we aim to match your existing flexible workingarrangements where possible. JBRP1_UKTJ