Director of Internal Audit Corporate Functions. LilyLifestyle

Internal Audit, Risk, Governance, Assurance, Control Framework, Strategic Leadership. This is a permanent position for a leading and rapidly growing financial services organisation. The role is a Director of Internal Audit–Corporate Functions, requiring an executive‑level package.

The role shapes and delivers a comprehensive audit strategy across a broad portfolio including Finance, Change, HR, IT, Risk, Legal, Product Operations and wider corporate functions. It also plays a pivotal role in developing a maturing Internal Audit function.

• Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement:
  Act as the primary Internal Audit partner to senior leaders across Corporate Functions and Operations, build influential relationships with Executive and Committee level stakeholders, represent Internal Audit at key governance forums, and contribute expert insight on major programmes, transformation initiatives and policy development.
• Audit Planning & Delivery:
  Lead the creation and continuous development of the Corporate Functions audit universe, own the risk‑based Internal Audit Plan for all relevant domains, oversee delivery of engagements across in‑house teams and co‑sourced partners, align all work with the Internal Audit Manual, Global Internal Audit Standards and the Internal Audit Code of Practice, and support the annual evidence‑based Audit Committee opinion.
• Technical Expertise & Methodology:
  Provide subject matter expertise on governance, operational risk, corporate functions and control frameworks, champion Internal Audit methodology, quality assurance and continuous improvement, and contribute to strategic work streams for long‑term strategy implementation.
• People Leadership:
  Lead, coach, and develop Senior Internal Audit Managers and Managers, foster a high‑performance, inclusive culture, support resource planning, capability development and skills investment.

• Professional experience in professional practice, banking, investment management, wholesale lending or broader financial services.
• Deep understanding of financial controls, operational processes, governance frameworks and risk management.
• Familiarity with IT and cybersecurity controls, modern change management methodologies, people risk and HR processes.
• Grounding in governance and committee structures, alignment to risk appetite and corporate strategy.
• Proven track record leading complex, risk‑based internal audit programmes in regulated financial environments.
• Strong ethical leadership, ability to challenge constructively and provide evidence‑based opinions.
• Excellent influencing and communication skills with senior stakeholders.
• Established membership of a recognised internal audit or accountancy professional body (e.g., IIA, ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS) and strong working knowledge of IIA standards and risk‑based internal audit methodology.
• Additional qualifications or CPD in investment management, credit/market risk, treasury, compliance or financial services risk disciplines are a plus.

Executive level package and permanent position within a rapidly growing organisation.