Senior Internal Audit Lead — Controls, Risk & Insight

Bank of England; Leeds; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Discretionary performance award

Benefits allowance (8%)

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Bank of England is seeking a Lead Auditor in Internal Audit to drive positive changes in the Bank's controls and governance. You will plan and perform audits across the Bank with limited supervision, developing relationships with management and staff.

The role offers a salary across Leeds and London and a comprehensive benefits package. You will contribute to high-profile projects and help strengthen the Bank's control environment while upholding the Bank's values and standards of independence

Qualifications

• Ability to identify, recommend and drive through practical, cost-effective control improvements.
• Excellent attention to detail; outputs must be accurate and supportable first time.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to express views clearly.
• Able to balance multiple priorities and deliver within pre-agreed timelines.

Responsibilities

• Gain understanding of the Bank to identify risks and inform audit planning.
• Investigate effectiveness of controls, behaviour and culture.
• Ensure completion of audit work within allocated time and budgets.
• Articulate conclusions and formulate cost-effective recommendations.
• Voice independent opinions with objective analysis.
• Write precise audit reports for senior stakeholders.
• Challenge management to implement actions.
• Collaborate with the business to track progress on recommendations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Relationship building

Prioritisation

Education

Accountancy or audit qualification

Job description

Bank of England is seeking a Lead Auditor in Internal Audit to drive positive changes in the Bank's controls and governance. You will plan and perform audits across the Bank with limited supervision, developing relationships with management and staff.

The role offers a salary across Leeds and London and a comprehensive benefits package. You will contribute to high-profile projects and help strengthen the Bank's control environment while upholding the Bank's values and standards of independence