Senior Internal Audit Manager

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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Internal Audit Manager at our London Office. The Senior Internal Audit Manager will Support the Chief Internal Auditor (CHIA) in the delivery of the Internal Audit Assurance Program. The role is responsible for planning, executing and reporting on internal audit engagements, ensuring high-quality assurance over governance, risk management and internal controls across the Bank. The individual will act as a subject matter expert in audit delivery, provide constructive challenge to the business, and ensure that audit work aligns with Group Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) and regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Audit Planning & Risk Assessment

• Support the CHIA in preparing the Annual Audit Risk Assessment, Dynamic Risk Assessment, Assurance Maps and Fraud Risk Assessment.
• Assist in drafting the annual Audit Plan and resource planning.
• Contribute to horizon scanning and identification of emerging risks.
  
  2. Audit Delivery
• Deliver assigned audits within agreed timelines, scope and quality standards.
• Lead fieldwork, testing, analysis and documentation in line with GIAS and the Bank's Audit Methodology.
• Produce high-quality working papers, ensuring clarity, accuracy and completeness.
• Identify control weaknesses, root causes and thematic issues.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports for CHIA review.
  
  3. Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement
• Provide professional advice to business areas on risk exposures and control frameworks.
• Engage with stakeholders throughout the audit lifecycle, ensuring transparency and effective communication.
• Support the CHIA in interactions with external auditors, regulators and internal governance forums.
  
  4. Follow-Up & Issue Closure
• Monitor and validate remediation of audit findings in line with Group Audit follow-up methodology.
• Escalate overdue or ineffective remediation to the CHIA.
• Maintain accurate tracking of open issues.
  
  5. Quality, Methodology & Audit Technology
• Ensure all audit work complies with GIAS, the Audit Charter and internal methodologies.
• Use audit technology and data analytics tools to enhance audit effectiveness.
• Support continuous improvement of audit processes and documentation quality.
  
  6. Cost Awareness & Productivity
• Support the CHIA in managing audit resources efficiently.
• Contribute to productivity improvements and cost-effective audit delivery.
  
  7. Learning, Development & CPE
• Take ownership of personal development and Continuing Professional Education (CPE).
• Support knowledge sharing within the audit team.
• Participate in training sessions and contribute to capability building across the function.
  
  8. Compliance & Conduct
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Maintain independence, objectivity and professional scepticism at all times.
• Uphold the IIA Code of Ethics and the Bank's conduct standards.

• Professional Internal Audit or Accounting qualification preferred (CIA, ACA, ACCA, CISA).
• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in delivering assigned audit engagements within agreed timelines and in line with defined quality standards.
• Strong track record of producing high-quality audit documentation, with demonstrated adherence to the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) or equivalent professional standards.
• Ability to produce accurate, well-structured, and insightful audit findings and reports that clearly articulate risks, root causes, and recommendations.
• Experience in managing audit follow-up activities, including effective tracking, validation, and closure of audit issues and actions.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, with consistently positive feedback on professionalism, communication, and collaboration.
• Experience contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, including enhancements to audit methodology, tools, or ways of working.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, including completion of required Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and mandatory training.

• Strong experience delivering internal audits within a banking or financial services environment.
• Good understanding of PRA/FCA expectations, IIA Standards and governance frameworks.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to challenge constructively and maintain professional scepticism.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple audits.
• IT literate, including Microsoft Office and audit management systems.
• High integrity, objectivity and attention to detail.
• Experience with data analytics or automated controls testing. (Desirable)
• Exposure to operational resilience, cyber risk or technology audits. (Desirable)

• Trusted to do the right thing
  To act with total integrity. Put the customer first and stick to our promises.
• Empowered to own
  To embrace change, take responsibility and ask for help when needed.
• Able to deliver
  To draw on each other's strengths and believe in 'no blame' and 'no ego's'. Show resilience.
• Motivated to succeed

• Act with integrity
• Act with due skill, care and diligence
• Be open and co-operative with regulators
• Pay due regard to the interests of customers and colleagues and treat them fairly
• Observe proper standards of market conduct
• Act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers