Financial Services Internal Auditor

RSM Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM Ireland in Dublin is seeking a skilled Financial Services Internal Auditor to join our Risk and Compliance team. You will lead fieldwork, support planning and reporting, and deliver high-quality assurance and advisory services for leading banks, insurers, and asset managers.

The ideal candidate has 2-4 years in internal audit within financial services, a relevant qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIA or equivalent), and strong communication and report-writing skills.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, CIA or equivalent qualification.
• 2-4 years’ experience in internal audit or risk assurance within financial services.
• Knowledge of CBI regulations and sector-specific risks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver internal audits across financial services clients, including governance, risk, compliance, and operational areas.
• Lead fieldwork and supervise junior team members.
• Support audit planning, risk assessments, and scoping.
• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness.
• Draft clear, insightful reports with practical recommendations.
• Liaise with client stakeholders and manage relationships.
• Contribute to methodology development and sector insights.
• Stay current on regulatory developments (e.g. PCF oversight, CBI expectations, outsourcing, conduct risk).

Skills

Governance, risk and control knowledge

Excellent communication

Mentoring junior staff

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIA or equivalent

Job description

About RSM

RSM Ireland is one of the country’s fastest growing advisory firms, specialising in the provision of consulting, audit and tax services to leading domestic and international mid-market clients. We are a key member of the RSM International network where we collaborate with over 64,000 colleagues across 820 offices in 120 countries. RSM International is recognised as the fastest-growing accountancy network worldwide and is currently ranked sixth globally.

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About RSM

RSM Ireland is one of the country’s fastest growing advisory firms, specialising in the provision of consulting, audit and tax services to leading domestic and international mid-market clients. We are a key member of the RSM International network where we collaborate with over 64,000 colleagues across 820 offices in 120 countries. RSM International is recognised as the fastest-growing accountancy network worldwide and is currently ranked sixth globally.

We are seeking a skilled and energetic Financial Services Internal Auditor to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll play an essential part in advancing the success of our Risk and Compliance team.

When you join RSM you’ll have a world of opportunity to build the career you want. It’s your future. Own it at RSM.

About The Role

RSM Ireland is seeking a Consultant to join our Financial Services Internal Audit team. This role offers the opportunity to work with leading banks, insurers, payment firms, and asset managers, delivering high-quality assurance and advisory services. You will lead fieldwork, support planning and reporting, and contribute to risk-based internal audit programmes aligned to regulatory expectations and industry best practice.

Responsibilities Include

• Deliver internal audits across financial services clients, including governance, risk, compliance, and operational areas.
• Lead fieldwork and supervise junior team members.
• Support audit planning, risk assessments, and scoping.
• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness.
• Draft clear, insightful reports with practical recommendations.
• Liaise with client stakeholders and manage relationships.
• Contribute to methodology development and sector insights.
• Stay current on regulatory developments (e.g. PCF oversight, CBI expectations, outsourcing, conduct risk).
  
  

The Person

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and qualifications:

• ACA, ACCA, CIA or equivalent qualification
• 2-4 years’ experience in internal audit or risk assurance within financial services.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk, and control frameworks
• Knowledge of CBI regulations and sector-specific risks
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• Experience supervising audit framework and mentoring junior staff.
  
  

RSM is an equal opportunity employer.