Internal Audit Manager - Banking
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- England,London,City of London
- full-time
- £85,000 - £95,000 per annum
Job Description:
Internal Audit Manager - Banking
West End of London
Salary circa £85 - 95,000 pa plus benefits
5 days in the office initially, which will move to 4:1 once settled.
The Audit Manager will play a critical role in delivering professional, independent, risk-based audits throughout the Bank. This individual will be expected to lead audits end-to-end, providing assurance on the adequacy of control environment and processes across key areas. The role requires a proactive approach in understanding and evaluating the risk profile of auditable entities, identifying control deficiencies, communicating findings effectively, and ensuring timely resolution in collaboration with management and the Audit Committee.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, small banking environment, delivering significant impact on the governance, risk, and control framework.
The day-to-day responsibilities of the Audit Manager will consist of:
*Develop and execute the Annual Audit Plan in collaboration with the Head of Internal Audit, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and the Bank’s risk profile.
*Lead risk-based audits across the bank, including areas such as financial and regulatory reporting, treasury, credit, regulatory compliance and financial crime, ensuring scope adequacy and comprehensive risk coverage.
*Work independently to execute audit methodologies, engage with stakeholders, agree on findings, and deliver quality audit reports and work papers with minimal oversight.
*Maintain objectivity and impartiality in all aspects of audit delivery, adhering to the Internal Audit Charter and Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors’ Code of Ethics.
*Actively communicate and build relationships with senior management to provide assurance on control effectiveness.
*Challenge management constructively on risk and control issues, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations (PRA/FCA).
*Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, identify gaps, and assess compliance with UK regulatory standards and the Bank’s policies.
*Integrate IT and operational risks into audit scopes where applicable, providing value-added recommendations to address deficiencies.
The successful candidate will have:
*In-depth knowledge and understanding of credit and treasury management, and regulatory requirements, including ILAAP and ICAAP.
*Understanding and experience of technology audits is advantageous.
*Professional certifications such as CIA, ACA, ACCA, or CISA required.
*Minimum 6-8 years of audit experience within the financial services industry, with a strong understanding of UK regulatory expectations (PRA/FCA).
*Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge senior executives.
*Demonstrated experience in leading audits independently, producing high-quality reports, and resolving complex issues.
*Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing competing priorities.
West End of London
Salary circa £85 - 95,000 pa plus benefits
5 days in the office initially, which will move to 4:1 once settled.
The Audit Manager will play a critical role in delivering professional, independent, risk-based audits throughout the Bank. This individual will be expected to lead audits end-to-end, providing assurance on the adequacy of control environment and processes across key areas. The role requires a proactive approach in understanding and evaluating the risk profile of auditable entities, identifying control deficiencies, communicating findings effectively, and ensuring timely resolution in collaboration with management and the Audit Committee.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, small banking environment, delivering significant impact on the governance, risk, and control framework.
The day-to-day responsibilities of the Audit Manager will consist of:
*Develop and execute the Annual Audit Plan in collaboration with the Head of Internal Audit, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and the Bank’s risk profile.
*Lead risk-based audits across the bank, including areas such as financial and regulatory reporting, treasury, credit, regulatory compliance and financial crime, ensuring scope adequacy and comprehensive risk coverage.
*Work independently to execute audit methodologies, engage with stakeholders, agree on findings, and deliver quality audit reports and work papers with minimal oversight.
*Maintain objectivity and impartiality in all aspects of audit delivery, adhering to the Internal Audit Charter and Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors’ Code of Ethics.
*Actively communicate and build relationships with senior management to provide assurance on control effectiveness.
*Challenge management constructively on risk and control issues, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations (PRA/FCA).
*Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, identify gaps, and assess compliance with UK regulatory standards and the Bank’s policies.
*Integrate IT and operational risks into audit scopes where applicable, providing value-added recommendations to address deficiencies.
The successful candidate will have:
*In-depth knowledge and understanding of credit and treasury management, and regulatory requirements, including ILAAP and ICAAP.
*Understanding and experience of technology audits is advantageous.
*Professional certifications such as CIA, ACA, ACCA, or CISA required.
*Minimum 6-8 years of audit experience within the financial services industry, with a strong understanding of UK regulatory expectations (PRA/FCA).
*Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge senior executives.
*Demonstrated experience in leading audits independently, producing high-quality reports, and resolving complex issues.
*Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing competing priorities.
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