Senior Internal Audit Leader - Financial Services (Ireland)

Hanami International; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanami International seeks a Senior Manager to build and lead the internal audit practice in Dublin, focusing on Irish financial services clients across banks, insurers, payment firms and asset managers.

You'll own engagements, shape methodology, mentor the team, and drive business development while maintaining a strong market reputation. The role is highly visible with immediate impact.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIA (or equivalent).
• 8+ years in internal audit/risk in Big Four/Top 10.
• Irish financial services client experience.
• SOX experience is a big plus.
• Experience running multiple engagements and leading a team.
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audits across financial services clients (governance, risk, compliance, operations).
• Own planning, risk assessments, scoping, and signing off on fieldwork.
• Assess control design and operating effectiveness; turn findings into reports for boards.
• Keep clients ahead of regulatory change and developments.
• Build client relationships and bring in new work through your network.
• Lead and develop the team.
• Shape methodology and sector insight as the practice grows.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk management

Team leadership

Business development

Regulatory knowledge

SOX

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIA

Job description

Hanami International seeks a Senior Manager to build and lead the internal audit practice in Dublin, focusing on Irish financial services clients across banks, insurers, payment firms and asset managers.

You'll own engagements, shape methodology, mentor the team, and drive business development while maintaining a strong market reputation. The role is highly visible with immediate impact.