Head of Internal Audit

Our client is an established, entrepreneurial, and award winning Financial Services business who offer a range of finance solutions to SME clients.  Working as part of an independent team, you will make impartial, professional decisions and provide constructive recommendations to enable effective risk management & governance. 

The scope of the role will be to lead and manage the Group Internal Audit plan, implement IA strategies and support Group-wide risk assessments to ensure audit activity is aligned to the needs of the Group.

Key responsibilities:

• Demonstrable experience of leading and managing IA teams within financial services or banking.
• Strong knowledge of audit methodologies including data analytics.
• Experience of risks audit within Retail Banking products (resi & commercial mortgages, asset finance, retail savings etc)
• Good working knowledge of UK regulatory rules (PRA and FCA).
• Able to build credibility with senior stakeholders and wider IA team.
• Strong leadership track record with ability to lead and motivate an established team

Person specification

• Ideally of graduate calibre or proven track record in audit
• Experience working for a notable audit firm desirable (e.g. BIG 4/Top 10)
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. ACA, FCA, ACCA, CFA, CIA etc.)

Experience of leading auditors in a similarly dynamic financial services environment with extensive PQE