Senior Manager Internal Audit

IAC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IAC has partnered with a high-performing financial services organisation to recruit a Senior Audit Manager to join its Internal Audit function. This senior leadership role delivers independent assurance over governance, risk management and internal controls, working with executive stakeholders to lead audits across diverse areas.

You will oversee complex engagements, coach audit staff and contribute to a modern, value-adding Internal Audit function while maintaining strong regulatory alignment

Qualifications

• Recognised professional qualification in audit or accounting.
• Experience leading internal or external audit engagements.
• Experience in technology, programme delivery, financial controls, third‑party risk, or data analytics.
• Strong stakeholder management at senior leadership level.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex risk-based audits from planning to reporting.
• Manage relationships with senior stakeholders and identify emerging risks.
• Contribute to annual audit plan and assurance strategy.
• Coach and develop audit team members and ensure quality.
• Drive continuous improvement within Internal Audit.
• Deliver advisory engagements when appropriate.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Audit management

Education

Professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIA/CISA)

Tools

Data analytics

Audit software

Job description

IAC have partnered with a impactful financial services organisation to recruit for a Senior Audit Manager to join a high-performing Internal Audit function.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for delivering independent assurance over governance, risk management and internal controls. Working closely with executive stakeholders, you will lead complex audit engagements, oversee a portfolio of business areas, and contribute to the ongoing development of a modern, value-adding Internal Audit function.

You'll be responsible for leading end-to-end audit assignments across a broad range of risk areas, including operational, financial, technology, programme delivery, third-party and enterprise risk management.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Leading and overseeing complex risk-based audits from planning through to reporting.
• Managing relationships with senior stakeholders and identifying emerging risks.
• Contributing to the development of the annual audit plan and assurance strategy.
• Providing independent insight and challenge to improve governance and control effectiveness.
• Coaching and developing audit team members, ensuring quality and adherence to professional standards.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the Internal Audit function.
• Delivering advisory and consultancy engagements where appropriate.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A recognised professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA, CISA or equivalent).
• Significant experience leading internal or external audit engagements.
• Expertise in one or more areas such as technology, programme delivery, financial controls, third-party risk, operational risk, or data analytics.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior leadership level.
• Excellent communication, analytical and report-writing capabilities.
• Experience reviewing and developing the work of others within an audit team.

This role offers the opportunity to influence organisational decision-making, work with senior leaders, and contribute to assurance over services that have a significant impact on customers.

Note: Sponsorship is currently not available for this without legal right to work in the UK.