Audit & Compliance Manager

Anderson Knight; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organisation in Glasgow is seeking an Audit & Compliance Manager to deliver the internal audit programme, enhance compliance frameworks, and engage with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has significant internal audit experience and a degree or audit qualification. This role offers a competitive salary of £45,000-£55,000 and benefits including 33 days holiday and hybrid working options.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Additional birthday leave

Discretionary bonus scheme

Up to 15% pension contribution

Private medical insurance & eyecare support

Hybrid working available after training/probation

Qualifications

• Significant internal audit and/or compliance experience, ideally in financial services.
• Proactive, improvement-focused mindset with a transparent and collaborative working style.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an integrated audit and compliance framework.
• Produce clear, insightful audit and compliance reports with actionable recommendations.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Team player

Education

Degree-level education or recognized audit/compliance qualification

Job description

Anderson Knight is recruiting an Audit & Compliance Manager on behalf of a leading financial services organisation based in Glasgow. This is a key role within the business, responsible for delivering the internal audit programme while also strengthening the wider compliance and control environment.

Working closely with senior leaders, you will oversee audit delivery, drive regulatory compliance, and support the ongoing development of risk-based frameworks. As the function continues to grow, you will also contribute to resource planning and team development.

Location: Glasgow
Salary: £45,000-£55,000
Hours: 35 per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

Key Responsibilities

Audit & Compliance Framework

• Develop and maintain an integrated audit and compliance framework aligned with regulatory standards, industry best practice and organisational strategy.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive audit universe and lead the creation of the annual risk-based audit and compliance plan.
• Identify key business processes and regulatory exposures to support robust oversight and assurance coverage.

Audit Delivery, Compliance Monitoring & Reporting

• Deliver the approved audit plan, carrying out detailed audit and compliance reviews with accuracy, independence and integrity.
• Produce clear, insightful audit and compliance reports with practical recommendations to strengthen controls and reduce risk.
• Agree corrective actions with senior stakeholders and track progress to ensure timely resolution.
• Escalate material risks, control gaps or regulatory concerns as appropriate.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong, credible relationships across the organisation, acting as a trusted adviser to business units, senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with managers to ensure findings are understood and actions are implemented effectively.
• Champion a culture of accountability, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree-level education or a recognised audit/compliance qualification.
• Significant internal audit and/or compliance experience, ideally within financial services.
• Strong analytical, numeracy and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge constructively.
• Proactive, improvement-focused mindset with a transparent and collaborative working style.
• Adaptable team player who thrives in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday (including public holidays)
• Additional birthday leave
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Up to 15% pension contribution
• Private medical insurance & eyecare support
• Hybrid working available following training/probation

To apply, please send your CV in confidence