Lead Auditor, Goodbody

Allied Irish Banks; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Family leave options

Job summary

Allied Irish Banks (AIB) is seeking an ambitious and experienced professional to join its Group Internal Audit (GIA) team in Ireland. The role involves leading audits across diverse business areas, from planning to reporting, with a focus on risk-based assurance and independent challenge.

You will work across the Goodbody Team within GIA to assess governance, risk management and internal controls, driving sustainable improvements while supporting management actions and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• At least four years' experience in an audit, risk or financial services role.
• Strong understanding of banking/investment products and related risks and controls.
• Knowledge of the financial services regulatory landscape; MiFID experience is a plus but not required.
• Experience assessing and managing risk in a financial services setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of risk-based audit plans and reporting to the Board Audit Committee.
• Lead and manage audits from planning to final report.
• Manage resolution of issues with business areas within agreed timetables.
• Review data to identify trends and investigate exceptions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with management to enhance effectiveness of GIA.
• Organise, develop and motivate audit staff as required.
• Maintain knowledge of GIA's audit methodology and AIB structure.

Skills

Auditing

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder mgmt

Team leadership

Education

CIA/CMIIA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

At AIB, our values guide how we work and how we support each other. We’re looking for someone who puts Customer First, takes initiative and Owns the Outcome, and is always looking for ways to Eliminate Complexity. You’ll treat colleagues and customers with fairness and Show Respect, and you’ll thrive in a culture built on collaboration where we Be One Team to deliver meaningful impact.

Location/Office Policy: Dublin City Centre/ Galway/ Cork/Waterford. Hybrid working

• Do you enjoy understanding how businesses operate and identifying opportunities to strengthen risk management and controls?
• Are you someone who can independently lead audits, navigate complex issues and build credibility with senior management?
• Are you naturally curious, risk-aware and motivated to identify opportunities to strengthen processes, controls and governance?

What is the Role:

The Group Internal Audit Function is an independent, third line of defence function with primary responsibility to the Group's Board of Directors through the Board Audit Committee. GIA assists the Board of Directors in carrying out its corporate governance responsibilities by providing an independent view on the key risks facing the Group, and on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of governance, risk management and internal control in managing these risks.

The role is positioned within the Goodbody Team where we undertake reasonable and independent assurance on the management of the relevant key material risks and associated control environment, across the First and Second Lines of Defence. As part of a high-performing and ambitious audit function, the team plays a key role in supporting the organisation's strategic objectives through insightful, risk-focused assurance and constructive challenge.

GIA is seeking an ambitious and experienced professional with a strong audit or financial services background to support the delivery of a dynamic, risk-based audit plan. Working across a diverse range of business areas, the successful candidate will lead audits from planning through to reporting, including defining audit scope, developing testing strategies, executing fieldwork and delivering clear, impactful reporting to senior stakeholders. The role provides a unique opportunity to gain deep insight into the business, influence positive change and provide independent assurance over the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls. In addition, the role will support the assessment and validation of management actions, helping to drive sustainable improvement across the organisation.

Key Accountabilities:

• Assist in the preparation of risk-based audit plan, programmes of work and reporting to support the delivery of assurance to the Board Audit Committee and other key stakeholders;
• Lead and manage audits from beginning to end including definition of audit scope, test strategy, execution of testing, summary of issues and final report;
• Manage the resolution of agreed issues and exceptions with the business areas and stakeholders within agreed timetables;
• Review and interpret processed data to identify trends and investigate exceptional items;
• Actively develop and maintain positive working relationships with management within the business to enhance the effectiveness and reputation of GIA;
• Organise, develop and motivate a team of staff as required on each audit; and
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of GIA's audit methodology standards, processes and AIB organisational structure

What you Will Bring:

• A professional qualification (e.g. CIA, CMIIA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA) is desirable, but not essential.
• At least four years' experience in an audit, risk or financial services role.
• A strong understanding of banking and/or investment products and the associated risks and control environments.
• Knowledge of the financial services regulatory landscape, with MiFID experience considered an advantage but not required.
• Experience assessing and managing risk in a financial services setting, supported by a sound understanding of risk management principles and methodologies.

Why Work for AIB:

We are committed to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live and our hybrid working model enables our people to balance their time between working from home and their designated office, subject to their role, the needs of our customers and business requirements.

Some of our benefits include;

• Variable Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family leave options

Key Capabilities

Behavioural:

• Drives Progress
• Ensures Accountability
• Develops and empowers
• Performs and transforms

Technical:

• Auditing

If you are not sure about your suitability based on any aspects of the role advertised, we encourage you to please contact the Recruiter for this role, Nicole Pasquetti, at [e-mail] for a conversation.

AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]