Internal Audit Senior Executive

iFAST Global Bank is looking for a motivated and proactive Internal Audit Senior Executive to join its Internal Audit function. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with internal audit, risk, finance or similar experience to develop their career within a growing UK regulated bank. Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, the successful candidate will support the delivery of independent and objective assurance over the Bank’s governance, risk management and internal control framework. The role involves planning and executing risk-based audit engagements across a range of business and support functions. The role offers exposure to senior stakeholders, key regulatory requirements and strategic initiatives, while providing opportunities to contribute to the continuous improvement of the Bank’s control environment. The successful candidate will be expected to apply sound professional judgement, strong analytical skills and a collaborative approach to delivering high-quality audit outcomes.

The Internal Audit Senior Executive supports the Head of Internal Audit in providing independent and objective assurance over the effectiveness of the Bank’s governance, risk management and internal control processes. The role plans and delivers risk-based audit engagements and provides evidence-based findings and recommendations in accordance with the Internal Audit methodology and the Global Internal Audit Standards.

  The role will entail: 

·         Deliver risk-based audits across the full audit lifecycle, including planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up.

·         Support the Head of Internal Audit to develeop audit scopes and work programmes based on the Bank's risk profile, regulatory requirements and emerging risks.

·         Assess the effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal controls, risk ownership, oversight and challenge.

·         Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness through walkthroughs, testing and review of audit evidence.

·         Identify control weaknesses, root causes, thematic issues and emerging risks, and assess their impact on the Bank and regulatory compliance.

·         Provide independent challenge over risk assessments, control testing, issue classification and remediation plans.

·         Prepare high-quality audit documentation, findings and reports supported by sufficient and appropriate evidence.

·         Monitor and independently validate the implementation of agreed actions, including regulatory remediation where required.

·         Escalate significant control weaknesses, risk exposures, scope limitations and evidence concerns as appropriate.

·         Build effective relationships with stakeholders, co-source providers and other assurance functions while maintaining independence and objectivity.

·         Present audit findings, manage audit delivery against agreed timelines and contribute to a strong risk and control culture.

·         Maintain issue trackers arising from Internal Audit and other assurance activities, where applicable; monitor the implementation of agreed actions and independently validate remediation activities prior to recommending closure.

·         Undertake other assurance, advisory and related activities as assigned by the Head of Internal Audit.

·         Degree or equivalent qualification in accounting, finance, or a related discipline;

·         Relevant professional qualification (CIA, CISA, ACCA or ACA) or progress towards one is desirable.

·         Commitment to continuing professional development

·         Experience in internal audit, risk, finance, or assurance within banking, regulated financial services, or professional services.

·         Experience planning and delivering risk-based audits and evaluating controls.

·         Good understanding of the UK regulatory environment and PRA/FCA requirements.

·         Experience in financial and/or regulatory reporting is desirable.

·         Familiarity with the retail banking environment and knowledge of prudential and/or credit risk is desirable.

·         Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

·         Knowledge of the Global Internal Audit Standards and internal audit professional practices is desirable.