Senior Internal Audit Leader: Strategic Assurance & Insight

Jobtailor; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom seeks a senior Internal Audit professional to lead assurance activities across assigned portfolios, focusing on risk-informed decisions and organisational value.

You will build trusted relationships with Boards and governance committees, translate complexity into clear insights, and drive continuous improvement across the Internal Audit function while maintaining independence and constructive challenge.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading assurance activity within complex organisations.
• Experience presenting to Boards, Audit Committees, Trustees or equivalent governance bodies and handling challenge.
• Credibility to advise and influence discussions at senior levels.
• Pragmatic, risk-based approach to assurance and independence with constructive challenge.
• Proven impact on governance, business outcomes and strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own delivery of Internal Audit across assigned portfolios.
• Lead complex, high-profile or sensitive engagements.
• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders while maintaining independence.
• Engage with Executive Committees, Audit Committees, Trustees and governance forums.
• Translate complexity into clear, decision-useful insight.
• Identify themes, root causes and opportunities beyond findings.
• Coach and influence colleagues to improve judgement and consistency.

Skills

Leading Assurance Activity

Presenting to Senior Governance Forums

Strong Professional Judgement

Communication and Reporting Skills

Experience in Financial Services

Job description

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom seeks a senior Internal Audit professional to lead assurance activities across assigned portfolios, focusing on risk-informed decisions and organisational value.

You will build trusted relationships with Boards and governance committees, translate complexity into clear insights, and drive continuous improvement across the Internal Audit function while maintaining independence and constructive challenge.