Audit Manager - Bank (13 month FTC)

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK merchant banking group is seeking an Audit Manager for a 13-month FTC in London. The role involves delivering independent assurance to the Audit Committee and managing audit activities, requiring strong analytical skills and experience in financial services. Join a diverse team that values inclusivity and offers hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in internal audit roles, preferably in financial services.
• Strong understanding of risk and controls principles.
• Ability to deliver projects on time and to budget.

Responsibilities

• Deliver independent assurance and consulting activity to the Audit Committee and Management.
• Produce high-quality analysis for annual risk assessment and audit plan.
• Track outstanding management actions to closure.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Influencing and negotiating

Education

Financial services related qualifications (e.g., Chartered Accountant, CFA, FRM, CIA, CISA)

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Audit Manager - Bank (13 month FTC), London

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Client:

Close Brothers Group

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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OVERALL SUMMARY

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, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life.

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 with excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 collaboration and knowledge sharing between GIA, Risk, Compliance and the business to help embed a robust risk management and control culture across the bank.
• Delivering high quality management reporting as required to support audit activities at an individual and committee level.
• Supporting management of GIA co-source: relationship management, cost control, resource quality, and timely delivery of quality audit workpapers and reports.
• Promoting continuous improvement in audit practice, methodology and organisation.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF HAVE:

• Proven experience of working in internal audit roles, preferably with a reputable financial services experience.
• Proven understanding of risk and controls principles.
• Proven knowledge of the financial services industry and regulations applicable to Close Brothers.
• Demonstrable experience of leading/supporting continuous monitoring and stakeholder management.
• A high level of motivation and ability to work in an organised manner under pressure.
• An ability to influence and negotiate.
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of data analytics.
• Proven competence to deliver projects on time and to budget.

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU:

• Financial services related qualifications such as Chartered Accountant, CFA, FRM, CIA, CISA etc. will be considered advantageous.
• Ability to interact comfortably with senior management.
• 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.
• Strong knowledge of treasury risk and relevant regulation.

We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at 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.