Audit Manager

Audit Planning & Risk Assessment

• Support the development and execution of the annual audit plan.
• Assess business risks, processes and control environments across wholesale banking operations.
• Identify emerging risks, industry developments and regulatory changes that may impact audit coverage.
• Define audit scope, testing strategies, timelines and resource requirements.

Audit Delivery

• Lead and execute risk-based audits across corporate banking, trade finance, treasury, capital markets and associated support functions.
• Perform detailed testing of controls, processes and regulatory obligations.
• Ensure audit workpapers and documentation meet internal quality standards.
• Deliver audits within agreed timelines and budgets.

Findings & Issue Management

• Identify control weaknesses, process gaps and areas of regulatory risk.
• Perform root cause analysis and assess potential business impacts.
• Agree findings with stakeholders and support the development of remediation plans.
• Track and monitor outstanding audit actions through to resolution.

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Prepare clear and concise audit reports for management review.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Build effective relationships with business leaders and key control functions.
• Support audit closing meetings and follow-up reviews.

Regulatory & Governance Oversight

• Evaluate compliance with relevant regulatory and internal policy requirements.
• Maintain awareness of industry developments, regulatory expectations and best practice.
• Contribute to the ongoing assessment of the overall audit universe and risk profile.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in special reviews, investigations and ad hoc projects.
• Support quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives within the audit function.
• Contribute to audit methodology enhancements and knowledge sharing across the wider team.

Essential Experience

• Internal or external audit experience gained within banking or financial services.
• Experience auditing wholesale banking, corporate banking, treasury, trade finance and/or capital markets activities.
• Strong understanding of risk and control frameworks within regulated financial institutions.
• Experience leading audits from planning through to reporting and issue follow-up.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements within the European financial services sector.

Technical Knowledge

• Understanding of capital markets products, treasury operations and risk management practices.
• Knowledge of corporate lending and wider banking processes.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance, governance and operational risk frameworks.
• Experience using data analytics and/or data visualisation tools to support audit activity.

Qualifications

• Degree educated in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, CFA or equivalent is highly desirable.

Skills & Behaviours

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and challenge constructively.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities.
• Collaborative approach with strong relationship-building skills.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity and attention to detail.
• Naturally curious mindset with a proactive approach to identifying risk and improvement opportunities.

Job Offer

• Temporary Audit Manager contract based in London.
• Hybrid working.
• Long term opportunity.
• Competitive day rate dependent on the level of experience.