Internal Auditor

Senior Associate - Internal Audit West London (Fully Office Based) £29,000 per annum Are you an experienced banking professional with a background in Internal Audit and a strong understanding of banking operations? We are seeking an Assistant Manager - Internal Audit to join a well-established financial services organisation based in West London. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Internal Audit function, supporting the delivery of risk-based audits across the business while working closely with senior stakeholders, external auditors, and operational teams. Key Responsibilities • Assist in conducting risk assessments and supporting the development of the annual audit plan. • Participate in the ongoing evaluation of the organisation's control environment. • Assess compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. • Conduct both onsite and remote audits across branches, departments, and outsourced service providers. • Prepare audit findings, recommendations, and draft audit reports for management review. • Present audit observations and recommendations to department and branch management. • Monitor and follow up on management actions to ensure timely implementation of agreed recommendations. • Coordinate audit activities with co-sourced internal auditors and external audit partners. • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Internal Audit function. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory developments, auditing standards, and best practices. Requirements • Minimum 3 years' experience within Banking or Financial Services. • Strong understanding of banking operations, controls, and risk management frameworks. • Knowledge of Internal Audit methodologies, standards, and governance principles. • Understanding of regulatory requirements affecting banking institutions. • Professional Internal Audit qualifications would be advantageous. • Excellent analytical, report writing, and communication skills. • Ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the business. • Degree educated, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related discipline. What's on Offer? • Salary of £40,000 per annum. • Opportunity to work within a respected financial services environment. • Exposure to a broad range of banking operations and audit assignments. • Excellent platform for career development within Internal Audit and Risk. If you're looking to further develop your Internal Audit career within a dynamic banking environment, we'd love to hear from you.