Audit Manager - Internal Audit

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking an experienced Audit Manager - Internal Audit for a fixed-term role in Dublin, Ireland. The role focuses on leading end-to-end internal audit engagements within wholesale banking and financial services, evaluating controls, and providing independent assurance across front, middle and back-office functions.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in banking or financial services audit, excellent report-writing and stakeholder management skills, and a relevant

Qualifications

• Experience leading internal audit engagements end-to-end.
• Strong knowledge of risk-based audit methodologies and internal controls.
• Excellent report-writing and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end internal audit engagements from planning to reporting.
• Develop risk-based audit plans with scope, objectives, tests and timelines.
• Assess design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and identify weaknesses.

Skills

Internal Audit

Stakeholder Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Audit Planning

Risk Assessment

Analytical Thinking

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIA or equivalent

Job description

Audit Manager - Internal Audit

Location: Dublin, Ireland
Contract: Fixed-term contract opportunity

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Audit Manager - Internal Audit to join a financial services organisation in Dublin, supporting Global Banking & Markets and Treasury activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional to lead end-to-end, risk-based audit engagements, evaluate internal controls and provide independent assurance across front, middle and back-office functions.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in wholesale banking, investment banking or financial services audit, with experience across areas such as Corporate Lending, Trade Finance, Capital Markets or Treasury.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end internal audit engagements, from planning and risk assessment through to fieldwork, reporting and follow-up.

• Develop risk-based audit plans, defining audit scope, objectives, testing procedures, timelines and resource requirements.

• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, identifying control weaknesses and evaluating associated business and regulatory risks.

• Identify root causes of audit findings and develop practical, risk-focused recommendations.

• Prepare clear, evidence-based audit reports and present findings to business stakeholders and senior management.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across business, operational and audit functions.

• Monitor outstanding audit findings and challenge stakeholders to ensure timely remediation.

• Maintain knowledge of relevant Irish and EU banking regulations, internal policies and industry standards.

• Undertake targeted reviews, investigations and other audit-related projects as required.

• Contribute to improvements in audit methodologies, risk management practices and control frameworks.

• Collaborate with wider audit teams to ensure effective audit coverage and consistent application of professional standards.

Key Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in Internal Audit or External Audit within wholesale banking, investment banking or a comparable financial services environment.

• Strong knowledge of one or more of the following: Corporate Lending, Trade Finance, Capital Markets or Treasury.

• Demonstrable experience leading audit engagements independently from planning through to completion.

• Strong understanding of risk-based audit methodologies, internal control frameworks and risk assessment techniques.

• Knowledge of relevant Irish and EU banking regulations and regulatory expectations.

• Experience identifying control deficiencies, assessing root causes and recommending appropriate remediation.

• Excellent report-writing, communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging with senior stakeholders.

• Strong analytical, organisational and problem‑solving abilities, with the capacity to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

• A high level of professionalism, integrity and attention to detail.

A relevant professional qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CIA or an equivalent audit or accounting qualification, would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• A contract opportunity within a complex financial services environment.

• Exposure to Global Banking & Markets and Treasury activities.

• Responsibility for leading audits and engaging with senior business stakeholders.

• The opportunity to contribute to risk management, governance and control improvements.