Senior Internal Audit Executive

iFAST Global Bank Limited

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

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering risk-based audits throughout the audit lifecycle, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting, while ensuring compliance with UK regulatory requirements. Strong ability to assess governance, risk management, and internal controls, coupled with effective stakeholder management and communication skills.

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Risk-Based AuditsInternal AuditRegulatory ComplianceStakeholder ManagementControl Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Audit PlanningControl TestingRisk AssessmentAudit DocumentationRegulatory Reporting

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingIndependent Challenge

Certifications & Qualifications

CIACISAACCAACA

Industry Keywords

BankingRegulated Financial ServicesPRA RequirementsFCA RequirementsGlobal Internal Audit Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver risk-based audits across the full audit lifecycle, including planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up
Support the Head of Internal Audit to develop 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, monitor 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave entitlement plus 8 bank holidays
Pension scheme, 4% employer contribution
Private Medical Insurance
60-40 Hybrid working after successful probation period
Training and development
Free gym access in the building