Financial Services Internal Auditor – Dublin

RSM; Dublin; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM Ireland is seeking a Consultant to join our Financial Services Internal Audit team. You will lead fieldwork, support planning and reporting, and contribute to risk-based internal audit programmes aligned to regulatory expectations and industry best practice.

You will work with leading banks, insurers, payment firms, and asset managers, delivering high-quality assurance services while mentoring junior staff and liaising with client stakeholders.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, CIA or equivalent qualification is required.
• 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.

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

Internal audit

Financial services

Governance risk control

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIA or equivalent

Job description

RSM Ireland is seeking a Consultant to join our Financial Services Internal Audit team. You will lead fieldwork, support planning and reporting, and contribute to risk-based internal audit programmes aligned to regulatory expectations and industry best practice.

You will work with leading banks, insurers, payment firms, and asset managers, delivering high-quality assurance services while mentoring junior staff and liaising with client stakeholders.