Levrara Consulting Group
Head of Internal Audit
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Head of Internal Audit
Location: London
Position Type: Permanent
An established international bank is seeking an experienced Head of Internal Audit to lead its independent Internal Audit function. You will play a key role in providing independent assurance over the effectiveness of the Bank's governance, risk management, and internal control framework.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced audit professional looking to influence strategy, engage with regulators, and work closely with the Board and Executive Management within a regulated banking environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Bank's Internal Audit function, ensuring independence and compliance with regulatory expectations.
- Develop and deliver the annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan, presenting recommendations to the Board Audit Committee.
- Provide independent assurance over governance, risk management, and internal controls across all areas of the Bank.
- Conduct and oversee audits covering Corporate Banking, Treasury, Trade Finance, Operations, Finance, Credit Risk, Compliance, Financial Crime, IT, and Cyber Security.
- Present audit findings, recommendations, and progress reports to the Board Audit Committee and Senior Management.
- Monitor the implementation of agreed audit actions and assess the effectiveness of remediation.
- Maintain productive relationships with the FCA, PRA, external auditors, and other regulatory bodies where required.
- Provide advice on emerging regulatory developments, industry best practice, and changes to the Bank's risk profile.
- Lead, develop, and mentor the Internal Audit team while promoting a strong culture of governance and continuous improvement.
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Requirements
- Significant Internal Audit experience gained within UK banking or financial services.
- Previous experience as Head of Internal Audit, Chief Internal Auditor, or a senior Internal Audit leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of UK banking regulations, FCA and PRA requirements, and the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
- Experience developing and delivering risk-based Internal Audit Plans.
- Excellent understanding of governance, operational risk, financial crime, compliance, treasury, lending, credit risk, and banking operations.
- Proven experience presenting to Boards, Audit Committees, and Executive Management.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
- Relevant professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent.
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Desirable
- Experience within an international or foreign-owned bank.
- Knowledge of Trade Finance, Treasury, and Correspondent Banking activities.
- Experience supporting regulatory reviews, remediation programmes, or Section 166 Skilled Person engagements.
- Previous interaction with the FCA, PRA, and external audit firms.
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