Description

Our client is a global corporate and investment banking group who have been well-managed over the last 15 years, achieving growth while offering a stable environment for its employees. The Internal Audit function is now recruiting for an experienced VP Audit Manager who has a minimum of 5 years (the more the better) of experience managing and leading audits / teams and some experience with operational support in the day-to-day running of an Internal Audit function. They are ideally looking for a fully-qualified candidate (ACA/CIA/IIA/ACCA/CPA/CA) from the banking sector.

This role reports into the Audit COO and will help in driving operational excellence across EMEA audit functions. The VP will be actively involved in supporting the Audit COO with strategic planning activities that would help shape the department's target operating model. The VP will also be heavily involved in ensuring smooth running of the day to day operations.

Profile Criteria:

1. 1. Fully-Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIA / IIA or other relevant qualification) with 5+ years of experience managing and leading audits / teams
   2. Banking sector experience, preferably within a medium or large global corporate and/or investment banking business
   3. Audit Expertise: Strong understanding of internal audit methodology, governance frameworks, and regulatory expectations.
   4. Operational Leadership: Proven experience managing audit operations, planning cycles, and resource allocation.
   5. Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to communicate effectively with senior management, regulators, and cross-functional teams.
   6. Data & Reporting: Proficiency in preparing high-quality MI and using audit systems for tracking and reporting.
   7. Strategic Thinking: Ability to align operational activities with the broader audit strategy and risk landscape.

Responsibilities / Tasks:

Management Information & Reporting

• • Prepare and maintain regular MI reports, including Executive Committee and Board-level reporting.
  • Consolidate and analyse audit data across EMEA to support decision-making.
  • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of all reporting deliverables.

Audit Operations Support

• • Support the Audit COO in managing the audit delivery schedule and resource planning.
  • Assist in developing and updating the annual audit plan and supporting the audit strategy.
  • Monitor progress of audits, QA and DA activities and escalate risks related to delivery or resourcing.

Governance & Documentation

• • Maintain and update the departmental documentation for the Audit department within EMEA.
  • Ensure documentation reflects internal requirements, Audit Standards and regulatory expectations.

Strategic Planning & Risk Assessment

• • Support the annual risk assessment process and completeness of the audit entity universe.
  • Assist in mid-year refreshes and alignment of the audit plan with emerging risks.

Methodology & QA Support

• • Provide support to QA and methodology teams on an ad-hoc basis, including participation in reviews or enhancement initiatives when required.