Internal Audit Manager

Propel Holdings; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

25 days holidays

Growth opportunities

Strong company culture

Culture of innovation

Job summary

Propel Holdings, Inc. is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead our independent third-line assurance function.

You will develop a proportionate audit approach and annual plan aligned with risk, governance and Compliance, delivering objective assurance to senior management and the Board. This highly visible role requires strong professional judgement, independence and the credibility to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience within Internal Audit, assurance, risk or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of risk-based internal auditing, governance, risk management and internal control.
• Ability to work independently and maintain objectivity and impartiality.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to reach balanced, evidence-based conclusions.
• Ability to challenge stakeholders with gravitas and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a proportionate, risk-based Internal Audit framework and methodology.
• Deliver the firm’s annual Internal Audit Plan focusing on greatest risk areas.
• Plan and undertake internal audits across diverse business, regulatory and governance areas.
• Assess governance, risk management and internal controls; reach evidence-based conclusions.
• Produce concise, high-quality reports communicating findings and actions.
• Provide independent challenge to management while maintaining positive relationships.
• Monitor implementation of audit actions and follow up with assurance.
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities to strengthen the control environment.
• Provide clear reporting to senior management and the Board committee.
• Collaborate with Risk and Compliance and other assurance functions while maintaining independence.

Skills

Internal Audit

Risk assessment

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical skills

Communication

Integrity

Professional judgement

Independent work

Education

CIA/CMIIA/ACA/ACCA

Job description

Propel (TSX: PRL) is the fintech company building a new world of financial opportunity by facilitating access to credit for consumers underserved by traditional financial institutions. Through its AI-driven platform, Propel evaluates customers in a more comprehensive way than traditional credit scores can. Our revolutionary fintech platform has already helped consumers access over one million loans and lines of credit and over one billion dollars in credit.

To build a new world of opportunity we bring together the brightest talent to help us build opportunities. We are entrepreneurs and believe in measuring success through results and growing within; talent and hard work never goes unnoticed. At Propel, we are here to change the way employees, customers and shareholders succeed together.

We are a team of passionate entrepreneurs, who foster curiosity and growth in our employees. Our culture is why we have been so successful and why our employees choose Propel to build their careers.

Join us as we change the way employees, customers and shareholders succeed together.

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead the firm's independent third-line assurance function.

The role will develop a proportionate Internal Audit approach and annual plan informed by the firm's risk framework, senior management and the Risk and Compliance function.

Working across the business, the Internal Audit Manager will deliver the plan and provide clear, objective and practical assurance on the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls to senior management and the Board.

This highly visible role requires strong professional judgement, independence and the credibility to engage constructively with stakeholders at all levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a proportionate, risk-based Internal Audit framework and methodology.
• Develop and deliver the firm's annual Internal Audit Plan, focused on the areas of greatest risk and assurance need.
• Plan and undertake internal audits across a broad range of business, regulatory, operational and governance areas.
• Assess the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls, reaching clear and evidence-based conclusions.
• Produce concise, high-quality reports that clearly communicate findings, risks and agreed management actions.
• Provide independent and constructive challenge to management while maintaining positive and effective working relationships.
• Monitor the implementation of agreed audit actions and provide appropriate follow-up assurance.
• Identify emerging risks, recurring themes and opportunities to strengthen the control environment.
• Provide clear and insightful reporting to senior management and the relevant Board committee.
• Work collaboratively with Risk and Compliance and other assurance functions while maintaining the independence and objectivity of Internal Audit.

Skills & Experience:

We are looking for someone who can combine strong technical capability with sound judgement and excellent stakeholder skills. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• 5 years’ experience within Internal Audit, assurance, risk or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of risk-based internal auditing, governance, risk management and internal control.
• The ability to work independently and maintain objectivity and impartiality.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to reach balanced, evidence-based conclusions.
• The confidence and gravitas to constructively challenge stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely.
• High levels of integrity, discretion and professional judgement.
• A pragmatic and proportionate approach, with the ability to focus attention on the issues that matter most.
• The ability to build effective relationships without compromising Internal Audit's independence.

Qualifications & Background:

A relevant professional qualification, such as CIA, CMIIA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent, would be advantageous. Experience within financial services, consumer credit or another regulated environment would also be beneficial.

Benefits to Joining Propel:

• Pension
• 25 days holidays, increasing by 1 day per year (up to 30)
• Growth and opportunity – we pride ourselves on promoting from within
• Incredible company culture
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Our Culture:

Propel brings together the brightest talent to build opportunities. We are entrepreneurs who measure success through results and growth from within; talent and hard work never go unnoticed. Our team fosters curiosity and growth.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

Our organisation is made up of brilliant people. Each of us is unique, whether in terms of our background, personal characteristics, experience, skills or motivations. And we value our people for the differences they bring to the table. These differences - this diversity is powerful.

Fostering an inclusive culture helps each of us to benefit from a wider range of these different perspectives, experiences and skills. We believe that this creates a happier, more productive working environment for us all.