Internal Audit Manager

We are seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to join a leading investment bank on a 3-month contract, supporting the audit of its UK financing activities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting a risk-based assessment of systems and controls across the business, with a particular focus on operations, back-office activities and financing processes.

This is a hands-on assignment requiring an experienced auditor who can quickly understand a defined audit scope, work with minimal onboarding and deliver high-quality audit work within a tight timeframe.

• Verify the effectiveness of bank controls and assess the completeness of audit coverage, consistency and proper functioning of risk control systems.
• Conduct risk-based assessments of systems and controls across financing activities.
• Assess compliance with applicable professional rules, regulations, practices and standards across relevant jurisdictions.
• Execute allocated audits and deliver clear findings, reporting and recommendations for improvements and increased efficiency.
• Plan and coordinate audit assignments and lead audit activities as required.
• Test mitigating controls and assess their operational effectiveness.
• Produce audit initiation documentation, audit programmes, working papers, audit reports and recommendations follow-up.
• Contribute to risk assessments, dashboards and management information.
• Review team deliverables and assess the reliability and consistency of testing and analytical work.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to discuss findings, recommendations and remediation actions.
• Support the continuous improvement of audit processes and risk management practices.

• Significant experience in Internal Audit within banking or financial services.
• Strong experience auditing operations, back-office activities and/or financing businesses.
• Experience with in leasing, equipment finance, asset finance, lending or similar financing environments would be highly advantageous.
• Proven ability to independently deliver audits from planning and risk assessment through to fieldwork, findings and final reporting.
• Strong understanding of banking risk management, controls and operational effectiveness.
• Knowledge of relevant UK, European and international banking regulations, with familiarity with FCA requirements highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise effectively and deliver within tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders.
• Collaborative, proactive and adaptable approach.
• Professional qualifications such as CIA, CAMS, ACA or ACCA would be advantageous.

This is an initial 3-month contract, with the assignment expected to run through to late December and the potential for an extension into January, subject to business requirements.

Given the timeframe of the assignment, the successful candidate should be available to start as soon as possible and be able to commit to the duration of the assignment.

If you have strong Internal Audit experience within banking/financial services and can hit the ground running on a defined audit scope, we would be interested in hearing from you.