Head of Internal Audit Operations

This is a great opportunity to join one of the worlds leading financial services providers in an integral role supporting the highly respected Internal audit function.

As Head of Internal Audit Operations you will key to supporting the UK Chief Audit Officer to ensure the Internal Audit function operates and aligns with global and industry standards as mandated by Group Audit.

Primarily, you will oversee functional operations and enablement activities, which encompass managing efficiency and effectiveness through systems, personnel, and quality assurance; designing and delivering training; and implementing strategic priorities to achieve the Global Audit vision.

You will ideally be able to demonstrate:

• Expertise in Internal Audit Operations to support a high performing Internal Audit function, including the identification of emerging and leading practices from outside of the organisation.
• Experience of oversight UK Internal Audit's implementation of Global Internal Audit methodology and the leadership of a programme to assess and maintain quality and support continuous improvement.
• Efficient management of UK Internal Audit resources, including systems and people.
• Develop individuals in UK Internal Audit through the design, coordination and delivery of effective learning and training.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationship with Group Audit team, acting as the figurehead for the UK team to input to global initiatives and to implement updates to tools, systems and methodology.
• Facilitate the annual Internal Audit planning process, monitor and track KPIs and the budget.
• Preparation of reports on UK Internal Audit results to UK Executive Management, Board Committees, and Group Audit, including analysis to identify insights.

Ideal skills & experience preferred:

• Experience in internal audit, 2nd line assurance and/or 1st line assurance, including working knowledge of performing assurance reviews in line with International Professional Standards, Risks and UK financial services regulations (preferred)
• Working knowledge and practical experience of managing the delivery of Internal Audits and experience of managing and working with external auditors and co-source partners.
• Leadership, operational efficiency and financial budgeting skills with excellent communication skills and ability to engage and influence stakeholders.
• Experience in report preparation including data analysis of audit results to identify trends and insights, reporting of performance against standards, KPIs, and relevant metrics through use of tools and systems to drive efficiency and effectivity management.
• Progamme / Project management experience at Exec stakeholder level

Company offers a highly regarded hybrid working policy