Audit Manager

CLOSE BROTHERS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK banking group is looking for an Internal Audit team member to provide independent assurance and consulting on risk management and controls. Ideal candidates will have experience in internal audits within financial services, excellent analytical skills, and relevant certifications. The role supports a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility. Join a diverse team committed to inclusivity and professional growth.

Benefits

Private medical

Discounted health checks

Stakeholder pension contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Gym discounts

Purchase additional holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT internal audit roles, preferably in Financial Services.
• Understanding of risk and controls principles.
• Knowledge of operational and cyber risks, including regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality audit activities within Group Internal Audit.
• Produce analysis for the annual risk assessment process.
• Ensure timely tracking of management actions.

Skills

IT internal audit experience

Risk and controls principles

Knowledge of technology and operational risks

Understanding of SDLC and Cloud

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

CISA certification

Education

CISA or CISM certification

Job description

The Vacancy

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. Vacancies are available on a part‑time, job‑share or full‑time basis because we know the best person for the job isn’t always available full‑time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider requests on an individual basis.

Overall Summary

Join the Close Brothers Internal Audit Team where you will be responsible for delivering independent, objective assurance and consulting activity to the Audit Committee, Board and Management on the quality and effectiveness of the Group’s internal control, risk management and governance systems and processes. Working as part of the Internal Audit team our ideal team member will have previous experience in delivering high quality end‑to‑end audit activities within Group Internal Audit with excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high quality end‑to‑end audit activities within Group Internal Audit (GIA).
• Producing high quality analysis and input to the annual risk assessment process and related annual audit plan.
• Delivering quality risk‑based, value adding audits and reviews on a timely basis in line with methodology.
• Tracking outstanding management actions through to closure, ensuring they are appropriately resolved with supporting evidence or escalated in a timely manner.
• Performing business monitoring to ensure that GIA is aware of changes in business activities and objectives, and a necessary audit response is developed.
• Developing and maintaining strong business relationships with business management.
• Encouraging partnership and knowledge sharing between GIA, Risk, Compliance and the business to help embed a robust risk management and control culture across the bank.
• Proactive interaction across the GIA function to promote delivery of departmental goals and to maintain high quality outputs.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Proven experience of working in IT internal audit roles, preferably with Financial Services.
• Proven appreciation of defining and testing risk and controls principles.
• Proven knowledge of the technology, operational risk, data and cyber risks, including best practice standards and regulations applicable to Close Brothers.
• Proven understanding of SDLC, Cloud and other Technology related topics.
• Demonstrable experience of leading/supporting continuous monitoring and stakeholder management.
• High level of motivation and ability to work in an organised manner under pressure.
• The ability to build strong relationships with auditees.
• CISA or CISM (certification)

It is not essential but it would be great if you have:

• Strong understanding of project management.
• Experience of managing projects within a financial institution.
• Knowledge of business processes and controls within the financial services industry.
• Excellent technical product knowledge.
• Financial services related qualifications such as Chartered Accountant, CFA, FRM, CIA, CRISC etc

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs that require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the description or application form in an alternative format, or any other adjustments, are encouraged to email us at [e-mail] or request a call back.

About us

At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.

To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: https://www.closebrothers.com/careers

To find out more about life at Close Brothers: https://www.closebrothers.com/life-close-brothers#374017299-899295541

To find out more about our benefits: https://www.closebrothers.com/employee-benefits

To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment: Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion … Close Brothers Group

The Company

At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients.

We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long‑term savings and investments.

We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face‑to‑face services to enable strong, long‑term relationships with our clients.

Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people.

Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down.

We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities.

The Benefits

• Private medical
• Discounted health checks
• Stakeholder pension contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym discounts
• Purchase additional holiday