About the job
Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding Internal Audit team at a critical juncture in our growth. As a key member of the Audit Leadership Team, you’ll wield significant influence while taking on hands-on responsibilities that will help shape the trajectory of our function. This role offers a senior leadership position within a compact, high-impact team, allowing you to guide the evolution of our audit practices, spearhead strategic initiatives such as Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) implementation, enhance Quality Assurance (QA) processes, and lead a hands-on pod model that fosters coaching, development, and measurable outcomes. If you are a proactive individual who thrives on building capabilities, maintaining close ties with the business, and excelling in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, this role presents genuine long-term potential.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Senior Audit Manager to oversee one of our audit pods and play a pivotal role in executing a high-quality, risk-based audit plan. Your efforts will drive improvements in our control environment, bolster risk management practices, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of our methodologies, technology, and operational approaches as our function continues to expand.
Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, you will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across the organization to enhance combined assurance, insights, and the overall maturity of our Internal Audit capabilities.
What You’ll Do:
Lead and Deliver Audits
- Manage the entire audit lifecycle, from scoping and fieldwork through to reporting and action tracking.
- Generate clear, impactful audit reports that drive decision-making and lead to tangible improvements.
- Apply and refine our auditing methodology to ensure quality, consistency, and timely execution.
- Leverage data and technology to enhance audit insights and operational efficiency.
Develop Capability
- Directly manage and mentor a small team of auditors, enhancing their technical and professional skills.
- Cultivate a collaborative team culture that encourages knowledge sharing across the function.
Enhance the Internal Audit Function
- Collaborate with the Head of Internal Audit and fellow Senior Audit Manager to refine methodologies, QA, Management Information (MI), and reporting processes.
- Support major strategic projects, including the design and implementation of a new GRC platform and preparations for External Quality Assessment Review (EQAR).
- Participate in thematic analyses, risk assessments, and medium-term planning initiatives.
Engage Senior Stakeholders
- Build strong, influential relationships throughout the organization.
- Communicate audit results with clarity and confidence, ensuring timely remediation actions.
- Work collaboratively with Risk, Compliance, and other assurance providers to align efforts and minimize duplication.
Stay Ahead of Regulatory and Business Change
- Keep abreast of emerging risks and regulatory expectations, including Consumer Duty.
- Advise on thematic or exceptional audit work to ensure our audit plan remains relevant and risk-focused.