Lead Internal Auditor

Financial Conduct Authority

. Carry out and deliver audits across the FCA’s regulatory, operational and corporate functions .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeEdinburgh • United KingdomSenior💰 £53,800 - £80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting audits across regulatory and operational functions, with a strong focus on risk assessment, control evaluation, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to deliver clear audit reports and practical recommendations while managing multiple priorities effectively.

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Internal Audit ExperienceRisk AssessmentStakeholder EngagementProject ManagementAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Audit PlanningControl EvaluationData AnalysisAudit ReportingRisk-Based RecommendationsMethodology AdherenceEvidence-Based JudgementAudit Review DeliveryBudget ManagementCompliance Standards

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship BuildingTeam LeadershipConstructive FeedbackProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

FCA RegulationsOperational AuditsCorporate AuditsAssurance ReviewsContinuous ImprovementStakeholder InfluenceControl EnvironmentEmerging RisksCritical ThinkingProfessional Curiosity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Carry out and deliver audits across the FCA’s regulatory, operational and corporate functions
Manage audit activities from planning through to reporting
Oversee audit teams, manage dependencies and ensure delivery milestones are met
Analyse information from multiple sources to assess risks and evaluate control effectiveness
Identify control weaknesses, emerging risks and strategic issues using evidence-based judgement
Engage and influence senior stakeholders, including Executive Directors
Facilitate discussions on audit findings and constructively challenge stakeholders to lead improvements
Produce clear, concise and risk-focused audit reports for FCA leadership
Provide insights and practical recommendations to improve the control environment
Manage a varied portfolio of audit and non-audit work
Balance competing priorities and share insights and emerging themes to support continuous improvement
Work with data specialists to translate audit questions and testing requirements into data specifications
Ensure data extracts and analyses meet audit objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous internal and/or external audit experience including identifying and assessing key areas of risk and identifying and evaluating key controls
Demonstrable prior experience of internal audit reviews and/or assurance reviews delivered against agreed standards, timescales and budgets
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
Experience leading teams, including coaching, constructive feedback, effective delegation and collaborative working
Demonstrable project management experience
Ability to plan, prioritise and deliver audit reviews on time, within budget and in line with established methodologies
Well-developed analytical and critical thinking skills
Ability to understand complex issues, question assumptions, exercise sound judgement and develop practical, risk-based recommendations
High level of resilience, attention to detail and professional curiosity
Confidence to ask probing questions, challenge constructively and work issues through to resolution

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age)
Life assurance at eight times your salary
Private healthcare with Bupa
Income protection
24/7 Employee Assistance
35 hours of paid volunteering annually
Flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle
Minimum 50% of working time in the office each month
Flexible working solutions, including part-time and job sharing where applicable