European Banking Audit Manager – Risk & Controls

Groupe BPCE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe BPCE in London seeks an Audit Manager to verify controls across investment banking, assess risk coverage and ensure compliance with UK, EU, and international regulations. Based in London with European coverage, the role leads audits, reports findings, and drives governance improvements.

You will produce high-quality audit documentation and collaborate with risk teams, regulators, and senior management.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an Audit Manager in investment banking.
• Strong understanding of regulatory expectations and rules (EU/UK).
• Practical knowledge of risk management and control testing.
• Additional language ability is advantageous (Italian, Spanish, German).
• Strong data analytics capabilities.
• Rigor, reliability, and tenacity; agile problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Verify bank controls and periodically assess risk control systems for completeness, consistency and effectiveness.
• Ensure actions comply with FCA Principles and European regulators.
• Lead audits, report findings and make recommendations for improvements in controls and governance.
• Perform walk‑through testing and design tests to mitigate risks.
• Produce high-quality audit reports and working papers in line with BPCE GIA policies.
• Follow up on recommendations and maintain business partnering throughout the lifecycle of recommendations.
• Monitor risks continuously and alert Head of Audit to emerging issues.

Skills

Audit Manager

Investment Banking

Regulatory understanding

Data Analytics

Problem solving

Planning & Analysis

Language skills

Timeliness

Team player

Delivery under deadlines

Process assessment

Job description

Groupe BPCE in London seeks an Audit Manager to verify controls across investment banking, assess risk coverage and ensure compliance with UK, EU, and international regulations. Based in London with European coverage, the role leads audits, reports findings, and drives governance improvements.

You will produce high-quality audit documentation and collaborate with risk teams, regulators, and senior management.