Internal Audit Manager (Global Financial Services Firm)

• Lead or support audits from planning through completion, ensuring high-quality execution within agreed budgets and timelines.
• Perform audit testing and issue validation efficiently, while maintaining independence in accordance with the Audit Charter.
• Identify key risks, clearly articulate issue impacts, and secure actionable management plans to mitigate identified weaknesses.
• Guide team members on audit methodology, technical matters, and effective management practices.
• Champion innovative approaches, including AI, data analytics, and leading‑edge audit tools, to enhance audit effectiveness.
• Maintain open, timely, and transparent communication with internal teams and auditees throughout the audit process.
• Track implementation of agreed action plans, provide advisory support, and escalate unresolved issues promptly.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to understand business developments and emerging risks.
• Proactively propose updates to audit plans to ensure continued relevance given business and regulatory changes.
• Communicate audit issues, risks, and root causes clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Support stakeholders in strengthening their control environments and staying updated with evolving risk profiles.

• Complete Group and Country risk assessments accurately and on schedule.
• Contribute to continuous auditing and monitoring of key risks across assigned portfolios.
• Monitor regulatory updates to identify emerging risks and incorporate them into forward‑looking audit plans.

• Role model valued behaviors and promote a collaborative, ethical, and high‑performance audit culture.
• Encourage knowledge sharing, recognise positive contributions, and integrate external perspectives to improve audit quality.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise to teams and support departmental initiatives, including planning and training.

• Demonstrate exemplary conduct aligned with the Group's Values and Code of Conduct.
• Take personal responsibility for adhering to all applicable laws, regulations, and internal guidelines.
• Identify, escalate, and help resolve risk, conduct, and compliance concerns.
• Support the Country Head of Audit in meeting regulatory obligations to local authorities.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Internal Audit or the Banking & Financial Services industry.
• Professional certifications such as Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) are advantageous.
• Strong Internal Audit technical knowledge.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building capabilities.
• Proven ability to guide teams and foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Strong adaptability to regulatory change and evolving risk landscapes.
• High ethical standards and commitment to responsible conduct.

Michael Page