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Head of Audit
Key Accountabilities Leadership and People Management
Demonstrate The Company and IIA Code of Conduct values and behaviours in all aspects of work.
Contribute positively to team effectiveness and Colleague Experience Survey sessions.
Promote a positive team culture and enhance employee engagement.
Lead a team of professionals and subject matter experts, including line managers.
Embed a performance culture and role model The Companys values and behaviours.
Manage and lead teams through individual and functional change.
Contribute to talent development through coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback.
Promote continuous learning and upskilling among internal auditors.
Attract and retain top talent, building a robust pipeline of skills and capabilities for the Audit Function.
Stakeholder Management
Engage with key stakeholders including Advice & Investments Boards, Managing Executives, and Exco teams.
Build and maintain strong relationships with senior management, governance committees, and regulators.
Communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with all stakeholders.
Attend key committees and provide insights into control assessments.
Understand client needs and align audit efforts to benefit them.
Develop deep knowledge of The Companys business areas for effective assurance execution.
Foster positive stakeholder engagement to enhance audit value.
Coordinate with assurance partners to monitor business risk and inform planning and reporting.
Support combined assurance across the three lines of defence to strengthen controls.
Strategic Initiatives
Contribute to the development of the Internal Audit Digital Book of Work.
Align to IA principles for stakeholder engagementprofessional, value-driven, digitally enabled, and owner-led.
Contribute to the overall Internal Audit brand, positioning, and communication initiatives of The Company.
Audit Delivery and Continuous Monitoring
Deliver high-quality and timely audit reports, governance reports, and issue validations.
Maintain a risk-based internal audit plan for Advice & Investment businesses aligned with The Companys objectives.
Incorporate digital tools and data analytics in audits, continuous auditing, and reviews.
Provide clear, actionable, and insightful reports to senior stakeholders and regulators.
Apply professional skepticism and assess residual risk in audit findings and reporting.
Knowledge Management
Commit to continuous upskilling in technical and core competencies.
Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and professional standards.
Share best practices to ensure high-quality output across the audit team.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including those from the Prudential Authority.
Role / Person Specification
Preferred Education
Bachelors Degree or Advanced Diploma in Business, Commerce, or Management Studies.
Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., CA, CIA, CISA).
Preferred Experience
15 years experience in internal/external audit or equivalent experience in a major financial institution or Big 4 firm.
Strong knowledge of the financial services industry, especially in banking, insurance, bancassurance, investments, financial planning, and stockbroking.
Familiarity with emerging financial products and services.
Understanding of relevant legislation, financial services industry standards, and bancassurance practices.
Knowledge and Skills
Proven ability to manage teams in complex, matrixed environments with adaptable leadership.
Deep experience in risk-based auditing and control/risk management.
Demonstrated thought leadership.
Track record of leading change, setting strategic direction, and driving business initiatives.
Strong ability to influence and communicate at senior executive levels.
Commitment to talent development and performance management.
Capacity to think enterprise-wide and prioritise broader functional goals over silo demands.