Audit Manager – Finance & Financial Risk

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Job Description Audit Manager – Finance & Financial Risk
12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Location:

Edinburgh (We believe in the power of in-person collaboration, and our hybrid model requires colleagues to be in the office a minimum of 40% of their time)
Salary: A competitive salary from £58,480 – £87,720 depending on the experience you can bring

Closing date: 30th October 2026

As a purpose-led business, we're focused on supporting our customers as they navigate through new stages of their lives and all the moments that matter. We're here for everyone who wants to make the most of their time on the planet and leave it a little better than they found it, however grand or humble their ambitions.

We help people live their best lives. We help them with the big stuff, for the moments that matter:
Pensions, Savings, Investments. At Aegon, we strive in creating a diverse organisation that plays a meaningful role in driving greater equity, inclusion and belonging.

Are you an experienced audit professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a transforming financial services organisation?

We're looking for an Audit Manager - Finance & Financial Risk to join our Internal Audit team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover parental leave. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of Aegon's evolving business, providing independent assurance, insight and challenge across our Finance and Financial Risk activities.

As a trusted partner to the business, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders to assess emerging risks, strengthen controls and drive positive change. You'll play a key role in delivering our annual audit plan, leading complex audits, coaching colleagues and ensuring our work continues to meet the highest professional standards.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business undergoing significant transformation. You'll gain exposure to strategic business initiatives, contribute to a strong risk and control environment, and help Aegon navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

Key Responsibilities include:

Deliver audit assignments on time, within budget and to a high standard.

Identify risks, control gaps and practical solutions to strengthen the control environment.

Build strong relationships with stakeholders and provide trusted risk and control advice.

Support the development and delivery of the annual audit plan.

Manage audit resources across your portfolio to ensure effective delivery.

Coach and support Senior Auditors and Auditors throughout audit engagements.

Produce clear, insightful audit reports and present findings to stakeholders.

Share knowledge and best practice across the Internal Audit team.

Provide risk and control expertise on business initiatives and change programmes.

Contribute to the ongoing development of Internal Audit methodology and standards.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

A strong track record of delivering high-quality audit plans and complex audit engagements in a timely and effective manner.

Strong knowledge of financial, regulatory and enterprise risk management frameworks, including PRA, FCA, IFRS and Solvency regulatory requirements.

Experience building trusted relationships with stakeholders and providing constructive challenge to drive positive business outcomes.

Proven ability to coach, mentor and support the development of colleagues within an audit or risk environment.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks and identify practical, value-adding recommendations.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to present complex information clearly and concisely to a range of audiences.

The ability to work collaboratively across…