Senior Internal Audit Manager

Robert Walters is working in partnership with a global financial services business. They are recognised as industry leaders focusing on global trade, wealth management, and connecting customers across major financial markets. Due to continued growth they are keen to appoint a Senior Internal Aduit Manager, paying a salary range of £90,000 to £110,000 plus benefits with a hybrid working model from the Birmingham offices.

As an experienced Senior Internal Audit Manager, you will provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of the organisation’s risk management, control, and governance processes. You will work across the Global Professional Practices team and reporting to the Head of QA, is central to delivering the Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme.

You will ensure audit activities meet professional standards, regulatory expectations, and internal methodology. Supporting the group ambition to be a strategic audit partner by delivering risk-based assurance, practical insights, and driving innovation to enhance quality, efficiency, and overall audit effectiveness.

Senior Internal Audit Manager: Duties

• Conduct integrated audits, continuous monitoring, and thematic reviews while keeping up to date with business changes, digital innovation, and regulatory developments to effectively challenge audit risk and control coverage.
• Deliver QA reviews aligned with IIA Standards, regulatory expectations, GIA’s QAIP, and leading industry practices.
• Produce detailed, high-quality reports for senior management that highlight trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Communicate issues proactively with stakeholders, identifying root causes and assessing strategic implications and solutions.
• Monitor and track the remediation of QA and regulatory findings to ensure timely and effective resolution.

Senior Internal Audit Manager: Experience

• Broad experience in the banking or financial services sector, including areas such as IT risk management, internal audit, or external audit.
• Deep expertise in audit methodologies, risk assessment, control frameworks, and a solid understanding of industry regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and impactfully to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, using persuasive reasoning to secure support and commitment.

The permanent opportunity for a Senior Internal Audit Manager will pay a salary range of £90,000 to £110,000 plus benefits, with a hybrid working model from the Birmingham offices.

For further information, please with an updated CV and reach out to Ajay Hayre on ajay.hayre@robertwalters.com

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