VP Senior Audit Manager - Global Corporate and Investment Banking Group - Up to £120,000 Bonus Benefits - City/London with hybrid working

About the role

Our client is a global corporate and investment banking group who have been well-managed over the last 15 years, achieving growth while offering a stable environment for its employees. Their Internal Audit function is now recruiting for an experienced VP Senior Audit Managerwith experience managing and leading audits / teams, covering Market Risk and Liquidity Risk audits (with additional coverage and experience welcome as the Audit function like their auditors to rotate areas of coverage from time to time, to help grow one's audit experience, knowledge and career further). They are looking for a fully-qualified candidate (ACA/CIA/IIA/ACCA/CPA/CA) from the banking sector. This opportunity would also offer good work-life balance, commitment to hybrid working, excellent career development opportunities, a nice team and positive working environment. Profile Criteria: Fully-Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIA / IIA or other relevant qualification) with experience managing and leading audits / teams Market Risk and Liquidity Risk audit experience Banking sector experience essential, preferably within a medium or large global corporate and/or investment banking business Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Role Summary: This role exists to deliver an independent view and assurance over the control environment in operation inthe EMEA business entities of the Bank. It undertakes and manages audits across a range of activities and supports teams of auditors to deliver in depth testing and review to support audit opinions. It contributes part of the audit opinion provided the EMEA Management and Group Audit Committee. Responsibilities / Tasks / Coverage : Preparation of planning material to ensure that the internal controls covering the key risks are appropriately tested in order to provide reasonable assurance to the Board, Group Management, Entity Management and other stakeholders, including regulators, that an effective internal control environment exists. Overseeing the work performed for the audit assignment by other team members. Providing guidance and support to team members as necessary. Directing testing to cover key areas of risk and determine the scope and focus in agreement with the Audit Partner of the review, and share expertise in their area with other team members. Preparing draft audit findings for review by AD Management. The audit findings must be factually accurate and clearly communicate the findings and recommendations. The Audit Manager must clearly communicate the issues to AD Management and then to business Management, including senior stakeholders. In doing so, the Audit Manager may experience some significant challenge and must therefore be resilient and articulate in their presentation of the issues. Preparing the final internal audit report. The report must clearly communicate areas of positive assurance as well as areas where improvement in the internal control environment is required. Undertaking follow-up and closure of internal audit recommendations. This process requires the validation of action taken by line Management for the closure of all High and Moderate priority findings and the provision of assistant and guidance to Management. May be also asked to assist the Audit Partner with maintaining relationships with Senior Management (D, ED and MD level) in a nominated area of responsibility, have insight into business activities and be able to comment on key areas of risk for those business areas. Contributing to Audit Department initiatives and work collaboratively across EMEA. Skills, knowledge and experience that would be beneficial / useful: Professional Certifications: CIA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent qualifications are highly desirable. Risk Management Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Market and Liquidity Risks, supported by hands-on audit experience in these areas. Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with banking operations, financial products, and regulatory requirements for a global banking business Experience: Internal audit experience within financial services or a regulated environment. Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and audit standards. Analytical Skills: Ability to identify key risks, design appropriate testing strategies, and interpret complex data to form conclusions. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare clear, concise audit reports and present findings to senior stakeholders. Leadership & Team Management: Proven experience in overseeing audit assignments, guiding team members, and managing multiple priorities. Stakeholder Management: Ability to build and maintain relationships with senior management and influence decision-making. Resilience & Professionalism: Capacity to handle challenging discussions with senior stakeholders and articulate issues effectively. Audit Tools & Technology: Experience using audit management systems and data analyt