Internal Audit - Financial services

McGregor Boyall; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McGregor Boyall in Dublin is seeking professionals for the Financial Services Internal Audit team, from Consultant to Senior Manager. You will deliver risk-based internal audits for banks, insurers, payments firms and asset managers, covering governance, risk, controls and regulatory matters.

The role offers progression within a growing advisory practice and exposure to diverse clients. This is an opportunity to broaden client exposure, take on wider engagements and develop leadership experience

Qualifications

• Experience in internal audit or risk assurance within financial services.
• Exposure to banking, insurance, payments, or asset management.
• Strong governance, risk management and internal controls knowledge.
• Experience in audit planning, fieldwork, controls testing and reporting.
• Familiarity with Irish or EU financial services regulation (Central Bank of Ireland).
• Excellent communication, analytical and report-writing skills.
• Professional qualifications ACA/ACCA/CIA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver risk-based internal audits across financial services clients.
• Support audit planning, risk assessments, scoping and development of audit programmes.
• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness; identify gaps and improvements.
• Lead audit fieldwork, document findings and prepare reports.
• Engage with client stakeholders to discuss findings and recommendations.
• Stay updated on regulatory developments and Central Bank of Ireland expectations.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members; support professional development.
• At Manager/Senior Manager level, own engagements and client relationships.

Skills

Internal audit

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Risk assessment

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIA (or equivalent)

Job description

An established and growing professional services firm in Dublin is looking to expand its Financial Services Internal Audit team, with opportunities available from Consultant through to Manager and Senior Manager level.

The team works with a diverse portfolio of financial services clients, including banks, insurers, payment firms and asset managers, delivering internal audit, risk assurance and advisory services across a range of regulatory and operational areas.

These opportunities would suit professionals looking to build on their financial services experience, broaden their client exposure and take on greater responsibility within a growing advisory environment.

Financial Services Internal Audit

Dublin | Consultant to Senior Manager

The Opportunity

An established and growing professional services firm in Dublin is looking to expand its Financial Services Internal Audit team, with opportunities available from Consultant through to Manager and Senior Manager level.

The team works with a diverse portfolio of financial services clients, including banks, insurers, payment firms and asset managers, delivering internal audit, risk assurance and advisory services across a range of regulatory and operational areas.

These opportunities would suit professionals looking to build on their financial services experience, broaden their client exposure and take on greater responsibility within a growing advisory environment.

The Role

Depending on experience and level, responsibilities will include:

• Delivering risk-based internal audits across financial services clients, covering governance, risk, compliance and operational activities.
• Supporting audit planning, risk assessments, scoping and the development of audit programmes.
• Evaluating control design and operating effectiveness, identifying gaps and recommending practical improvements.
• Leading audit fieldwork, documenting findings and preparing clear, high-quality reports.
• Engaging with client stakeholders to discuss findings, agree recommendations and support the implementation of improvements.
• Maintaining an understanding of relevant regulatory developments and Central Bank of Ireland expectations.
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members, reviewing work and supporting their professional development.
• At Manager and Senior Manager level, taking greater ownership of audit engagements, client relationships, team delivery and the development of the wider practice.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in internal audit or risk assurance within financial services.
• Exposure to banking, insurance, payments, asset management or other regulated financial services environments.
• A strong understanding of governance, risk management, internal controls and assurance frameworks.
• Experience in audit planning, fieldwork, controls testing and reporting.
• Knowledge of Irish or European financial services regulation, including relevant Central Bank of Ireland requirements.
• Strong communication, analytical and report-writing skills.
• ACA, ACCA, CIA or an equivalent professional qualification.

Additional experience for Manager / Senior Manager candidates:

• Leading audit engagements from planning through to completion.
• Managing client relationships and communicating audit outcomes to senior stakeholders.
• Supervising teams, reviewing audit work and mentoring junior colleagues.
• SOX / ICFR experience would be advantageous.

Level of Experience

• Consultant: Typically 2-4 years' relevant experience, with the ability to deliver audit fieldwork and contribute to audit planning and reporting.
• Manager / Senior Manager: Typically 4-6+ years' relevant experience, with stronger evidence of engagement leadership, client management and team supervision.

The appropriate level will depend on the candidate's experience, responsibilities and overall suitability.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Exposure to a varied portfolio of financial services clients.
• The opportunity to work across internal audit, risk and regulatory matters.
• A growing team offering scope to develop technical expertise and take on additional responsibility.
• Opportunities to contribute to client relationships, team development and the continued growth of the practice.