Senior Internal Audit Manager

Hanami International; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus potential

Job summary

Hanami International is seeking a Senior Internal Audit Manager in London with a strong track record in regulated environments. The role focuses on delivering end-to-end audits, engaging with senior stakeholders, and driving improvements across governance, risk and controls.

Hybrid working and a competitive package are offered. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years in Internal Audit, solid risk and control expertise, and the ability to lead audits with minimal supervision while communicating

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in Internal Audit within financial services or regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of risk, governance and internal control frameworks.
• Experience leading end-to-end audits with minimal supervision.
• Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders professionally.
• Strong report-writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Audit Delivery: plan, lead and execute risk-based internal audits across a range of business and corporate functions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: build strong relationships with senior leaders and key stakeholders; provide independent challenge.
• Risk & Control Assurance: evaluate design and effectiveness of controls across processes; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Continuous Improvement: contribute to audit methodologies, tools and data analytics; support Head of Internal Audit.

Skills

Internal Audit

Risk Management

Governance

Report Writing

Stakeholder Influence

Communication

Education

CIA/ACA/ACCA/CISA

Job description

Senior Internal Audit Manager

Location: London / Hybrid

Salary: £90-100,000 plus benefits, inc. bonus

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a well-established regulated financial services organisation seeking an experienced Senior Internal Audit Manager to join its Internal Audit (IA) function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a high-calibre audit professional who enjoys working in a hands-on role with significant exposure across the business. Reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit, you will take ownership of complex audit assignments and provide independent assurance over governance, risk management, and internal controls.

The position is primarily focused on audit delivery rather than people management, making it ideal for individuals who enjoy leading audits from planning through to completion while engaging directly with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Audit Delivery

• Plan, lead and execute risk-based internal audits across a range of business and corporate functions.
• Ensure audits are delivered in line with the approved audit plan and relevant regulatory expectations.
• Assess key business risks, evaluate control frameworks and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor emerging risks and maintain an ongoing understanding of assigned areas of responsibility.
• Prepare clear, concise and high-quality audit reports for senior management and governance committees.
• Agree management actions, track remediation progress and validate the effectiveness of corrective measures.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong working relationships with senior leaders and key stakeholders across the organisation.
• Provide independent challenge and constructive recommendations on risk and control matters.
• Communicate audit findings effectively, ensuring issues are clearly understood and appropriately addressed.

Risk & Control Assurance

• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls across operational, financial, regulatory and risk management processes.
• Review compliance with internal policies, procedures and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Consider technology, data and operational risk factors as part of audit planning and execution.
• Deliver practical, value-adding recommendations that strengthen the control environment.

Continuous Improvement

• Support the ongoing development of audit methodologies, tools and working practices.
• Contribute to the use of data analytics and innovative audit techniques.
• Provide support to the Head of Internal Audit when required to help ensure continuity of audit activities.

About You

We're looking for an experienced internal audit professional who can operate independently, manage multiple priorities and build credibility with senior stakeholders.

Essential Experience

• 6+ years' experience within Internal Audit, preferably gained within financial services or another regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of risk management, governance and internal control frameworks.
• Experience leading end-to-end audits with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of financial, regulatory and operational risk areas.
• Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders in a professional and constructive manner.
• Strong report-writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

You will hold at least one relevant professional qualification, such as:

• CIA, ACA, ACCA, CISA, or an equivalent audit, accounting or risk qualification.

Desirable

• Experience auditing treasury, lending, finance, regulatory reporting, capital or liquidity-related activities.
• Exposure to data analytics, technology risk or integrated auditing approaches.
• Familiarity with UK regulatory environments and governance requirements.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership and governance committees.
• Broad exposure across a regulated financial services business.
• High-impact role with significant visibility and autonomy.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Hybrid working arrangements and competitive remuneration package.

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