Vice President, Audit Project Leader

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We're seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Audit Project leader to join our UK Business Internal Audit Team. This role is located in Manchester.

• Lead or participate in the delivery of complex and challenging audits. Conduct the end-to-end planning, fieldwork and reporting of audit assignments – this will require consideration of complex, judgmental business processes and decisions. Ensure thorough and accurate testing to evaluate adherence to policies and regulations.
• Lead testing of various processes according to audit plans, identifying and tracking issues to resolution. Demonstrate understanding through analysis, flowcharting, and discussions on complex projects. Conduct research with technical accuracy and engage in Continuous Monitoring activities.
• Identify meaningful issues impacting business and operations under review, partnering with management to ensure appropriate remedial action has been taken to address the issues identified. Follow‑up of audit actions and test their implementation.
• Exercise judgment in prioritizing issues and communicating effectively. Build relationships with audit leaders and clients, explaining the audit process and findings clearly. Elevate potential issues promptly and communicate complex matters to non‑technical audiences. Partner with management to ensure appropriate remedial action has been taken to address the issues identified.
• Act as an internal expert on complex audit topics, applying knowledge in data analytics, regulatory requirements, and project management to enhance audit processes.
• Manage multiple projects effectively.
• Prepare client‑ready documents and reports.
• Build and proactively manage relationships with key stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of the audit universe risk assessment annual audit plan.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of industry best practice and regulatory requirements.
• Carry out other ad‑hoc tasks and projects as directed by audit senior management.
• Apply knowledge of financial institutions and regulations daily, participate in relevant training, and share insights with the audit team. Think critically about new risks.
• Identify opportunities for the use of AI/automation and data analytics.
• No direct reports. Demonstrate leadership through work guidance and training of less experienced peers.

• Extensive experience in financial services/capital markets specifically within Internal Audit or Risk or Compliance/operational risk control testing.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems or exposure to larger financial institutions.
• Degree in Finance or Accounting and/or professional certification like CPA, CFA, CIA, ACA, ACCA preferred.
• Substantial operations, conduct and governance understanding and exposure.
• In depth knowledge of audit methodologies.
• Strong working knowledge of UK and EU regulation and key areas of regulatory focus from the FCA/PRA/EBA.
• Strong communication, influencing skills and confident in communicating with stakeholders both internal and external – written and verbal – with the ability to influence at a senior level.
• Self‑starter with a high degree of self‑sufficiency.
• Excellent planning, coordination, organisation, and presentation skills.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment and adaptable to change.
• Team player with effective project management skills.
• Eagerness to build a trusting, collaborative relationship with colleagues in and outside the audit department.
• Remain curious throughout…