EMEA Internal Audit VP: Lead Cross-Functional Audits

SMBC Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Life & disability insurance

Learning & development

Job summary

SMBC Group in London is seeking an Audit Cross-Function Senior Audit Manager / Vice President to provide independent assurance over the control environment across EMEA. You will lead audits, guide team members, and present findings to senior management.

The role covers SMBC Bank International plc, branches and subsidiaries, with a focus on risk-based testing, quality assurance and timely delivery within tight deadlines. Hybrid working and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in internal audit within financial services or regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of control frameworks, risk assessment and audit standards.
• Analytical skills to identify risks and design testing strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to present findings.
• Leadership in overseeing audits and managing multiple priorities.
• Stakeholder management with senior management and regulators.
• Resilience and professionalism under challenging discussions.
• Industry knowledge: banking operations in EMEA.
• CIA/ACCA/CPA certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare planning material to test key controls for reasonable assurance.
• Oversee work of audit team and provide guidance as needed.
• Direct testing to risk areas; align with Audit Partner on scope.
• Draft and review audit findings for accuracy and clarity.
• Prepare final internal audit report including recommendations.
• Follow up on high/moderate priority findings and validate actions.
• Support Audit Partner in senior stakeholder relationships.
• Contribute to IAD initiatives across EMEA.
• Manage overlapping audits and tight timelines.

Skills

Internal audit

Regulated env

Analytical

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Resilience

Education

CIA

ACCA

CPA

Tools

Audit management systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

SMBC Group in London is seeking an Audit Cross-Function Senior Audit Manager / Vice President to provide independent assurance over the control environment across EMEA. You will lead audits, guide team members, and present findings to senior management.

The role covers SMBC Bank International plc, branches and subsidiaries, with a focus on risk-based testing, quality assurance and timely delivery within tight deadlines. Hybrid working and comprehensive benefits are offered.