Internal Auditor – International Asset Servicing and Corporate Trust

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Internal Auditor

• International Asset Servicing and Corporate Trust to join our Internal Audit team. This role is located in Manchester or London. In This Role, You'll Make an Impact By: Driving Audit Innovation and Transformation
• Champion the integration of AI, advanced analytics, automation, and emerging technologies into Internal Audit practices to enhance risk identification, testing effectiveness, and audit insight.
• Lead initiatives that modernize audit methodologies and help shape the future of assurance delivery across a global financial institution.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit coverage, efficiency, and quality through innovative approaches and data-driven solutions. Shaping Audit Methodology and Best Practice
• Partner closely with Internal Audit leadership to design, enhance, and implement audit methodologies that align with evolving business risks, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices.
• Drive the development of scalable, risk-focused audit frameworks, policies, procedures, and testing standards that support consistent execution across audit teams globally.
• Translate regulatory developments, professional standards, and industry trends into practical and effective audit approaches. Influencing Strategy and Governance
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior audit leadership on methodology, innovation, and quality initiatives.
• Lead Internal Audit self-assessment activities against professional standards, regulatory requirements, and industry benchmarks, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support strategic priorities that strengthen the effectiveness, consistency, and impact of the Internal Audit function. Building Relationships and Driving Change
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Internal Audit, Risk, Compliance, Technology, and the wider business to drive adoption of new methodologies and innovative ways of working.
• Promote best practices by leveraging insights from internal audit teams, industry forums, regulatory developments, and external networks.
• Influence and engage senior stakeholders globally, helping drive meaningful and sustainable change across the audit function. To Be Successful in This Role, We're Seeking:
• Significant experience leveraging AI, advanced analytics, automation, or emerging technologies to enhance audit effectiveness, risk assessment, or assurance delivery.
• Extensive Internal Audit experience within financial services, professional services, risk management, or a related control environment.
• Deep knowledge of audit methodology, risk assessment frameworks, and regulatory expectations within complex and highly regulated industries.
• Proven experience leading audit transformation, methodology development, innovation initiatives, or quality assurance programs.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to transform complex data and insights into practical actions.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, including experience engaging with senior leadership and driving organizational change.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity, challenge existing processes, and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.