Internal Audit Manager – Financial Services

About the Company

A well-established consulting firm is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to join its Financial Services advisory practice. This role involves leading high-impact audit engagements across banking, insurance, asset management, and fintech clients. The team delivers tailored, commercially focused assurance solutions that drive operational improvements and regulatory confidence.

About the Role

This role involves leading high-impact audit engagements across banking, insurance, asset management, and fintech clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee internal audit engagements from planning through to reporting
• Draft scopes, resource allocations, and timelines for each audit
• Conduct fieldwork and ensure documentation aligns with firm methodology
• Review junior team outputs and mentor as needed
• Lead client meetings, articulating findings and recommendations
• Finalize audit reports with precision and contextually relevant commentary
• Support senior stakeholders across portfolios and manage client expectations
• Monitor project risks, budgets, and delivery milestones

Qualifications

• Required: UK-based internal audit experience in financial services
• Qualified Accountant

Required Skills

• Track record of delivering multi-client engagements with minimal oversight
• Excellent communication skills with executive audiences
• Commercial acumen and confidence in influencing client decisions

Preferred Skills

• Prior exposure to internal audit within consulting or co-source models
• Understanding of financial services industry dynamics — fintech, asset management, PE-backed growth firms
• Familiarity with lead generation or commercial development processes

Equal Opportunity Statement

Diverse client portfolio with complex, high-growth environments. Opportunity to make a strategic impact across audit functions. Inclusive culture fostering autonomy and individual initiative.