Senior Internal Audit Manager

My Financial Services client is seeking a Senior Internal Audit Manager, with experience in delivering a broad audit plan across operational areas. In this role, you will manage audits from inception to delivery, as well as maintaining a strong hands-on element.

Role Overview

The role will include but not be limited to the following:

• Lead complex audit engagements from planning through to reporting and follow-up, ensuring delivery in line with Internal Audit methodology and professional standards.
• Provide oversight and coaching to Audit Managers, maintaining consistency, quality and timely execution of audit assignments.
• Evaluate risks, controls and governance arrangements across key business areas, including payments, change programmes, finance, third-party management, risk management, technology and data analytics.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify emerging risks, define audit scope, and agree pragmatic recommendations and management actions.
• Shape the annual audit plan by identifying assurance priorities and proposing audit activity across assigned business portfolios and specialist areas.
• Deliver advisory and consultancy reviews, providing independent insight on governance, risk and control effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement within Internal Audit through the enhancement of methodologies, tools, processes and ways of working.
• Monitor developments in the internal audit profession and payments industry, incorporating relevant trends and regulatory changes into audit strategies and recommendations.