About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to join a leading investment bank on a 3-month contract, supporting the audit of its UK financing activities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting a risk-based assessment of systems and controls across the business, with a particular focus on operations, back-office activities and financing processes.

This is a hands-on assignment requiring an experienced auditor who can quickly understand a defined audit scope, work with minimal onboarding and deliver high-quality audit work within a tight timeframe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify the effectiveness of bank controls and assess the completeness of audit coverage, consistency and proper functioning of risk control systems.
• Conduct risk-based assessments of systems and controls across financing activities.
• Assess compliance with applicable professional rules, regulations, practices and standards across relevant jurisdictions.
• Execute allocated audits and deliver clear findings, reporting and recommendations for improvements and increased efficiency.
• Plan and coordinate audit assignments and lead audit activities as required.
• Test mitigating controls and assess their operational effectiveness.
• Produce audit initiation documentation, audit programmes, working papers, audit reports and recommendations follow-up.
• Contribute to risk assessments, dashboards and management information.
• Review team deliverables and assess the reliability and consistency of testing and analytical work.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to discuss findings, recommendations and remediation actions.
• Support the continuous improvement of audit processes and risk management practices.