Head of Internal Audit – Banking Risk & Assurance Leader

OSB Group; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

30 days annual leave

Pension contributions 3% or 5% with 6%

Hybrid-working

Job summary

OSB Group seeks a Head of Internal Audit to lead the Group Internal Audit (GIA) function, driving assurance across business and conduct risks. This 12-month fixed-term contract involves strategic oversight, senior stakeholder interactions, and line management within OSB's GIA leadership.

Based in London, Wolverhampton or Chatham with a hybrid policy, the role reports to the Chief Internal Auditor and requires extensive banking audits experience and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading internal audits across banking products, processes and customer journeys.
• Specialist knowledge in at least one domain: Customer, Conduct, Savings or Mortgage Lending, or Operational Risk Management.
• Proven ability to lead and develop audit professionals and teams.
• Strong ability to plan and deliver strategic audit planning and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and prioritisation of audits within the domain and contribute to the Group audit plan.
• Review and approve audit scopes and sign off final reports.
• Provide direction and oversight to Senior Audit Managers and Audit Managers.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior management and other assurance functions.
• Lead with curiosity, coach colleagues, and role-model OSB leadership.
• Attend governance committees to present audit reporting.

Skills

Internal audit leadership

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Banking domain knowledge

Job description

OSB Group seeks a Head of Internal Audit to lead the Group Internal Audit (GIA) function, driving assurance across business and conduct risks. This 12-month fixed-term contract involves strategic oversight, senior stakeholder interactions, and line management within OSB's GIA leadership.

Based in London, Wolverhampton or Chatham with a hybrid policy, the role reports to the Chief Internal Auditor and requires extensive banking audits experience and team leadership.