Senior Advisor – Internal Audit

Overview

In this role you will lead risk-based internal audits within a growing financial services function, delivering independent assurance on governance, controls, and regulatory obligations. You will work with stakeholders across the business to identify improvements and support evidence-based decisions. The role emphasizes strengthening risk management frameworks and promoting continuous improvement in a regulated environment. This is an opportunity to influence controls and risk culture by delivering practical recommendations and clear audit insights.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits package
• ongoing professional development and support for further qualifications
• exposure to senior stakeholders and key initiatives

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a portfolio of internal audit assignments across the business
• Plan and execute risk-based audits ensuring identified risk areas are assessed
• Identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, and non-compliance with practical recommendations
• Analyse data, trends, and themes to support audit conclusions and decision-making
• Build relationships with stakeholders to understand risks and challenges
• Prepare clear audit reports for varied audiences
• Escalate significant findings and contentious issues when needed
• Contribute to enhancing risk management, governance, and internal controls
• Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement

Key requirements

• Strong understanding of IIA Standards and internal audit methodologies
• Knowledge of UK Corporate Governance Code and FCA regulatory expectations
• Experience with UK financial services regulations (SMCR, MiFID II, Basel III)
• Familiarity with COSO internal control and risk management frameworks
• Experience in financial services products/operations, ideally wealth management
• Experience conducting internal audits with practical recommendations
• Strong analytical and trend/root cause identification skills
• Excellent report-writing and communication abilities
• Ability to influence stakeholders across all levels
• Comfort in a fast-changing regulatory and tech environment

• Stakeholder management
• Analytical mindset
• Proactive risk identification
• IIA standards
• UK Corporate Governance Code
• FCA regulatory expectations

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