Senior Internal Audit Manager - Financial Risks - London

W&A is partnering with a dynamic financial services firm to help source and Financial Risks Internal Audit Senior Manager.

This role can be based in either London or Birmingham and will operate on a hybrid basis, with normally a minimum of 2 days a week working in the office and the rest working at home.

The Role:

As a Senior Internal Audit Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference by providing strategic assurance and influential insight which challenges the effectiveness of the risk, governance and control environment, across the group.

The role will lead a team of Internal Audit Managers to deliver a portfolio of audits and oversee Management Action verification. You will also support ad-hoc projects over a variety of areas focusing on key outcomes aligned to the group’s strategy.

Why Join?

• Be part of an audit team who are well respected, trusted and relied upon by the board to bring an independent view of the business and help influence positive outcomes.
• Build your network and have access to Senior Leadership from day 1 to develop relationships.
• Use your experience to think strategically to assess how business units and functions are working together and contributing to the Group Strategy.
• You will help drive innovation and thought leadership to keep a safe and sustainable organisation for the long term.

Required Experience:

• An Accounting (ACA / ACCA) or Chartered Internal Audit (CIIA) qualification or a Qualified actuary with leadership experience in an Internal Audit function.
• Previous experience of Internal or External Audit of financial statement risks and finance operations.
• Knowledge of finance systems, accounting transformation and accounting data solutions would be an advantage.
• Good regulatory awareness, understanding the impact of regulations on your portfolio.

Required Skills:

• A strategic mindset, focused on outcomes, root causes and aligning work to the long term strategy and key control outcomes.
• Excellent senior stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Able to successfully resolve difficult issues and gain buy-in, using your influence, creative thinking and negotiation skills.
• Leading from the front, inspiring, building optimism and creating confidence.
• Resourceful and pragmatic, able to take on new challenges and exceed expectations.
• Proven experience to thrive on change, with an ability to adapt, flex and grow.
• A strong willingness to continually learn and contribute to the growth of the team.
• Excellent planning, coordination and organisation skills, managing multiple priorities at once and having the courage to make tough decisions.