Senior Internal Auditor

This Senior Internal Auditor role is a key position in the Internal Audit department, requiring a strategic mindset to manage and conduct internal audits within the financial services industry. The role requires high levels of analytical skills and a strong understanding of financial systems and processes.

Client Details

Our client is a leading entity in the financial services industry, located in South Manchester.

Description

• Proactively plan and undertake high quality audit reviews to support the delivery of the annual Group Internal Audit plan, delivering value-added advisory and assurance service to our stakeholders and to the Board,
• Work autonomously and ensure the delivery of multiple activities on time and in line with the function's high standards as set out in the GIA Manual and those of the IIA (including the Code of Professional Conduct, Ethics and the IPPF),
• Develop and complete high quality audit programs on time, within budget whilst operating effectively in complex situations
• Clearly document the results of audit work performed and recommendations for control improvements in impactful and concise audit reports for Executive Management and the Board
• Ensure each audit assignment has appropriate audit working papers in place, in line with department expectations, for audit quality control purposes,
• Professionally support the business in the development of effective, efficient and sustainable control improvements
• Monitor progress against the completion of Management Issues and associated actions to remediate audit issues with appropriate and timely escalation where delays are encountered

Profile

A successful Senior Internal Auditor should have:

• Experience within Financial Service organizations in particular significant knowledge and experience of Governance, Risk, Internal Control systems and their application in relation to areas of specialism, in UK regulated, Financial Services organizations
• Excellent relationship building and influencing skills, at strategic and tactical levels, able to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences including Senior Management, and via a variety of mediums e.g. presentations, report writing
• Excellent understanding of the Financial Services industry and the Regulatory and Legislative environment
• Experience in IA, including Risk based methodologies, Codes of Conduct and industry best practice and with a sound knowledge of IA principles
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills together with the ability to document the results of IA work to a high standard
• Ability to supervise less experienced colleagues within the team

Desirable

• Internal Audit experience in the areas of Transformation & Change, Data and Automation
• IT and data extract skills
• Specific experience in commercial or retail lending

Job Offer

• An attractive salary range of £60,000 - £70,000 per annum.
• A comprehensive benefits package including bonus.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• The chance to make a significant impact in a leading financial services company.

If you're a dedicated professional looking to take your career to the next level in a thriving company, we invite you to apply for the Senior Internal Auditor position in South Manchester.