Audit Manager

Aldermore Bank PLC; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution is seeking an experienced internal auditor to manage risk-based audits and provide independent assurance over key business risks. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of internal audit methodologies and a good understanding of UK regulations. This role supports the bank's commitment to strengthen governance and control processes. The position offers a flexible hybrid working model, competitive salary, and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Must have in depth knowledge of internal audit methodologies including data analytics capability.
• Good understanding of UK regulation and key areas of regulatory focus.
• Minimum three years post qualification experience in auditing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver financial, conduct, and operational audits according to IIA standards.
• Produce impactful audit reports and support business recommendations.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all business levels.

Skills

Internal audit methodologies

Data analytics capability

Analytical skills

Influencing skills

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Education

Relevant professional qualification (e.g., ACA / ACCA / IIA)

Job description

Overview

The Vacancy

We are flexible on location, this role can be based at any of our office locations (London, Manchester, Reading, or Cardiff). We operate a hybrid model with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

Let us tell you a bit about the opportunity:

Led by the Chief Internal Auditor, GIA helps the Group achieve its objectives by executing a disciplined risk-based approach to evaluate the effectiveness of the Group's risk management, control and governance processes. As an independent function we make impartial, professional judgements based on the evidence we see and the information we are provided with. This allows us to help the business develop constructive recommendations to support the strengthening of the risk management, controls, and processes across the Group.

The role involves leading risk-based audits from planning through to reporting, ensuring high-quality delivery and effective stakeholder engagement. You will manage end-to-end audit execution, provide independent assurance over the management of key business risks, and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders to support continuous improvement in governance, risk management, and control.

What will your day look like?

• Develop an understanding of the Aldermore business and future changes and the risk assessment to propose audits for inclusion in the annual audit plan including coverage over new and emerging risks.
• Lead and deliver financial, conduct, and operational audits in accordance with GIA methodology, IIA standards, and within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Produce IA reports which are impactful, balanced and identify the root cause of issues. Supporting the business to develop recommendations that are commercial and sustainable to improve the control environment.
• Validate the closure of recommendations and drive timely issue resolution and sustainability of implemented controls.
• Present on the reported findings (with attendance at pre-AC meetings where required), highlighting significant risks, control weaknesses, and emerging trends.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the business, from operational leads to senior management.

What do we expect from you?

• Must have in depth knowledge of internal audit methodologies including data analytics capability.
• Good understanding of UK regulation and key areas of regulatory focus from PRA and FCA, including conduct risk, operational resilience, third-party risk management and consumer duty.
• Self-motivated and proactive in approach, able to act independently and on own initiative.
• Excellent analytical, influencing, presentation and relationship building skills.
• Experience of auditing in financial services/banking either in an external or internal audit capacity. Minimum three years post qualification experience.
• Hold a relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACA / ACCA / IIA).
• Experience in delivering prudential and/or conduct audits, with the ability to assess control environments, customer outcomes, and regulatory compliance is desirable.

What can you expect from us?

• A friendly and flexible culture, the same as how we work with our customers. Hybrid working model - 2 days a week in the office
• A growing organisation that means there\'s lots of opportunities to progress
• A drive for continuous improvement, which you will be empowered to get behind from day one.
• And of course, you will be rewarded competitively, with a good range of core benefits and bonus potential.

Let us tell you a bit more about us

We\'re Aldermore - the award-winning bank, trusted and highly rated by over a quarter of a million customers for more than a decade. With our range of specialist mortgages, savings accounts and business finance solutions, we\'re backing more people to go for it.

We thrive by saying "yes" to our customers. We respect the ingenuity of entrepreneurs and their startups; we give first-timers a leg-up onto the property ladder; we open up the lending market to many; and thousands of customers chose Motonovo Finance every week to buy their next car, van or motorbike.

This is where you come in. We are on a journey. A journey defined by a destination; to deliver on our purpose.

Still curious?

Join us and we\'ll make the same promises to you as a colleague, as we do to each of our customers. We\'re committed to building a working environment that values respect, diversity, and compassion. We welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you\'re pregnant or on family leave.

Please note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes criminal record checks.

The Company

We champion equality by supporting the exceptions to the rule and getting finance to where it\'s needed.

We lend the money people save with us, to people who want to get on in life; build businesses and create employment, buy property for people to live and work in, and purchase vehicles to move families and goods around.

Behaviour Framework

Our behavioural framework underpins our purpose and strategic drivers, as it outlines the behaviours we need to demonstrate in order to succeed. Where our strategic drivers (Stay Ahead Propositions, Relationships That Last and Progressive Platform) outline what we need to do to succeed, our behaviours guide us in how. In your second interview, we\'ll ask you to talk through some examples where you\'ve demonstrated these behaviours in your previous roles.

The Benefits

As you would expect, we offer a competitive basic salary and reward package, and you\'ll also benefit from our commitment to investing in your professional development throughout your journey with us.

Benefits vary across the business depending on the role you do, but these will give you an idea of what to expect:

Your Company Benefits

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Aviva Digital GP
• Bus And Tram Benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eyecare Voucher & Display Screens/Desk Set-Up
• Flu Jab Vouchers
• Group Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Metrolink Annual Pass & Clipper Ticket
• Microsoft Discounts
• Private Medical Insurance Shopping Discounts
• Toothfairy
• Your Workplace Pension
• Hybrid Working

Benefits You Can Choose

• Critical Illness
• Cycle To Work
• Dental Insurance
• Give As You Earn
• Government Tax-Free Childcare Scheme
• Octopus Electric Vehicles
• Save Our Planet
• Season Ticket Loan
• Spouse Or Partner Life Assurance
• Technology
• Wearable Technology
• Wellbeing App
• Will Writing