Internal Audit, Wealth Management – Consumer Banking, Vice President, Birmingham

Overview

In this Internal Audit role, you independently assess the firm’s internal control structure, governance, and risk management. You work with cross-functional teams to understand controls, raise awareness of control risks, and monitor implementation of management actions. You apply analytical techniques to improve audit effectiveness and support a fast-paced, global environment. You’ll interact with management and business clients to deliver insights that strengthen our control environment. This is a chance to shape risk oversight in a leading financial institution.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all audit phases: scoping, planning, fieldwork, and reporting
• Execute audit testing and supervise junior team members to ensure high-quality fieldwork
• Identify risks, assess controls, and recommend improvements to the control environment
• Prepare audit conclusions and present findings to IA leadership and business clients
• Follow up on open audit issues and monitor resolution
• Support continuous monitoring of market, regulatory events, and business/technology updates
• Participate in department-wide initiatives to improve IA processes and supporting infrastructure
• Communicate and report on the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and controls

Key requirements

• In-depth knowledge of EU consumer and depositor protection regulation, Irish consumer protection regulation, and regulatory requirements across the lifecycle of consumer products
• 8+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or related control function, preferably with online digital savings/deposit propositions
• Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, or quantitative discipline
• Relevant certifications or industry accreditation (e.g., ICAEW, ICAS, CFA) is a plus
• Experience with Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence is a plus
• Experience managing integrated business and technology audit engagements/projects
• Team-oriented with ownership and accountability, strong leadership and relationship management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Solid analytical skills

• Team-oriented with ownership and accountability
• Strong leadership and relationship management
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• EU consumer and depositor protection regulation knowledge
• Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence experience
• Experience in integrated business and technology audits

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